Oiling Geese in Cedar Rapids Aims to Curb Population
Cedar Rapids begins spring goose control by oiling eggs with corn oil on 200 nests mostly in Cedar River islands. Brent Neighbor and Iowa DNR staff conduct addling and oiling to prevent hatching, data show early positive results, and officials expect a substantial population drop over time.
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Cedar Rapids
Brent
Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Iowa Dnr
Cedar River
Daniel Gibbins
Neighbor
Gail Laskill
Parks Department
Highway 30
Iowa
DNR
Liz Martin
the Gazette
First Street
Hawkeye Wildlife Management
Younkers Memories Recall Iowa Department Store Closure
Readers are invited to share memories of Younkers in Cedar Rapids as the chain, founded in 1856 in Keokuk, is expected to close by the end of August. Reach reporter Erin Jordan with recollections at erin.jordan thegazette.com or (819) 339-3157.
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Keokuk
Iowa
Erin Jordan
Erin
Jordan
Thegazette
Cedar Rapids approves $30 million in mixed use housing and commerce
Cedar Rapids City Council reviewed four development plans totaling about $30 million. TWG Development proposes a $19.2 million 150 unit affordable housing complex near 16th Avenue SW with 10 year tax exemptions. Ellis Boulevard duplex project and McGrath Automotive Group dealership receive incentives. A separate $2 million Edgewood Road SW redevelopment is also supported.
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Cedar Rapids
Brad Hart
16Th Avenue
TWG Development
Johnson Avenue
TWG
Ellis Boulevard
Ellis Boulevard NW
O Avenue NW
Ann Poe
Joe Altmann
Scott Overland
Pratt
McGrath Automotive Group
Collins Rd
McGrath
Brownfield
Grayfield
51St Street
1825 LLC
Hunter Park
Edgewood Rd
Fleck
Correction on Cedar Rapids board vote abstentions
A Cedar Rapids school board meeting clarified that Rafael Jacobo supported the district teacher contract but abstained on contracts with custodians carpenters and secretaries unions. The Gazette invites reader feedback on accuracy and publishes corrections in this space.
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Cedar Rapids
Rafael Jacobo
Gazette contact and subscription details
The Gazette published daily from Cedar Rapids Iowa with mail and subscription information. It lists rates for in state and out of state delivery and provides post office and contact numbers for subscription service and office locations.
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P.O. Box
Cedar Rapids
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