Rural Iowa population grows slightly as aging shifts balance
Iowa rural areas added residents for the first time in five decades though farmers decline and towns remain stable. Aging growth could push lawmakers to reallocate funds from education to health care, experts say, with minorities expanding in eight counties led by Linn and Johnson.
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Meth Lab Bust Ties Marion to Cedar Rapids Meth Ring
A six week Marion investigation led police to a functioning meth lab at 275 Ninth St Marion where Jerry L Lown Jr 32 of 3340 Circle Dr NE Cedar Rapids was jailed on suspicion of possession of methamphetamine with intent to deliver possession of marijuana and interference with official acts Lown also faced probation warrants bail set at 19500 He and Heidi J Grother 19 of 220 Eighth St Marion were arrested at the Ninth Street home Grother released and a 16 year old girl was charged with interference Police also seized meth ingredients and an illegal weapon at a southwest Cedar Rapids location details not available Tuesday
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Fees Spark Debate Over Building Usage For District Groups
Cubmaster opposes the plan while a parent and several student groups back allowing continued building use without a fee if they meet district criteria. Private groups or private charters not following district rules would pay a user fee under the draft. Plugge says the policy is needed despite more paperwork and possible next year implementation. Residents gave mixed reactions at a meeting with quotes from Kevin Kaiser and Christine Denburg. Writer contact: Zack Kucharski.
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Iron Works demolition plan moves forward in Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids city officials expect approval of a $289,000 contract with D.W. Zinser Co. to demolish the abandoned Iowa Iron Works plant at 400 12th Ave SE. The city also will pay $11,246 to remove foundry ash and $8,600 to Louis Berger Group for continued archaeological work, with funding from federal brownfield programs.
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