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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 2010
Page
2
Today highs in Cedar Rapids and Iowa City reach seasonal levels with cooler tonight lows. Skies stay varied with light winds and chances of brief showers throughout the afternoon.
A brief weather note shows Cedar Rapids high 72 and low 5, Iowa City high 72 and low 51. The unusual 5 cent figure appears unrelated to forecast.
The Iowa City school board signaled support for adding a third comprehensive high school, but warned the timing is uncertain. A May 4 public forum will shape redistricting while land purchase and funding remain key trigger points. Open questions include when a new school would open and how it would be financed.
City Council votes to transfer parking management to the Downtown District and end back-in parking. The plan includes multispace meters, ramp maintenance, tiered pricing, and over 60 changes to boost turnover and fund via user fees. Preparations begin to demolish the First Avenue Parkade and the Quality Chef Foods plant as a year-round market plans proceed.
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A schedule lists events including a World Events Discussion on Afghanistan at Fairgrounds Coffee House in Iowa City at 3 p.m. and Linn County Supervisors meeting in Cedar Rapids at 10 a.m. Also noted are Five Seasons Facilities Commission at Cedar Rapids Ice Arena 1 15 p.m. and a Cedar Rapids Community School District negotiating session at the Educational Service Center Kingston. Additional items include Linn County Health Board conference at 4 30 p.m and a Board of Adjustment meeting at 6 30 p.m. All venues and times are shown.
Iowa and Illinois lottery streams show multiple games drawn on Tuesday April 27. The $191 million Mega Millions jackpot grew with Mega Ball six, numbers 23 37 41 50 55. Other games include Pick 3 4 7 1 and 0 7 2, Pick 4 2 4 9 2 and 2 8 9 3, Little Lotto 32 33 34 36 39 and 6 01 48, plus Cash: 5 23 28 33 35.
A June 2008 file photo caption in The Gazette incorrectly described a tornado in a storm. The newspaper acknowledges AP reporting issues and invites reader comments with a correction space providing contact numbers for feedback.
Established January 10 1883 the Gazette published daily at 500 Third Avenue SE Cedar Rapids Iowa 52401 Periodicals postage paid at Cedar Rapids The Gazette is a Gazette Communications Inc publication Subscription rates by Carrier 490 per week Motor Route 525 per week By mail Morning Editions and Sunday 7 issues 2097 for 4 weeks 25695 for 52 weeks Other states and US Territories 32760 for 52 weeks The Associated Press holds exclusive republication rights Postmaster address changes to Gazette Communications Inc P O Box 511 Cedar Rapids IA 52406 Subscription Service numbers 319 398 8333 319 339 3150 or 1 800 397 8333 General number 319 398 8211
The notice lists telephone contacts for Cedar Rapids and Iowa City including general news tips circulation and toll free lines. It provides numbers for Peete Wenamite and various city offices with area codes 319 and the exchange 398 or 339.
The Gazette promotes sustainable practices by printing with soybean ink and using recycled newsprint. It invites readers to drop newspapers at City Carton on 901 Ingleside Dr SW or at local recycling locations.
The Iowa City council approved first reading to curb panhandling on the Pedestrian Mall with a 6 1 vote. The measure would ban solicitations near ATMs and mobile vendors and tighten zones near building entrances and crosswalks ahead of a second and third reading. Mayor Matt Hayek hailed the plan as balanced while one member called it anti poor. The council also approved hiring Slavin Management Consultants to search for a new city manager.
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