Viaduct rated near failure sparks city talks
City officials including Robert Henely discuss a 10 point rating for the First Avenue East viaduct, with outside lanes carrying loads over three tons still in use. IDOT counts show 25 to 50 overweight vehicles per hour, prompting calls to stop heavy traffic while no immediate rebuilding or funding is planned.
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Dick Hogan
First Avenue East
Cedar Rapids
Robert Henely
Iowa Department of Transportation
City and Milwaukee Railroad
IDOT
Henely
Henery
Films in the Park closes with final Bever Park show
The Cedar Rapids Public Library audiovisual department presents the last Films in the Park session at 9 tonight in Bever Park. Last week drew over 200 people at Noelridge Park, the largest crowd in seven years. The Cartoon program this week salutes the four seasons with films including a fireworks theme, Winnie the Pooh, a Little Rascals comedy for Valentine’s Day, and films for Halloween and Christmas.
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Bever Park
Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids and Nearby City Meetings Schedule
Cedar Rapids City Council holds an informal session at 8:30 a.m. in City Hall. Linn County supervisors meet at 10 a.m. with a public hearing and bid on remodeling at the Administrative Office Building. The Building Board of Appeals convenes at 2:30 p.m. and the Planning Commission at 3 p.m. in City Hall. Marion hosts an informal session at 4:30 p.m. Coggon City Council meets at 7 p.m. at Coggon City Hall.
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Cedar Rapids
Marion City Council
City Hall
Coggon City
County and Washington Fairs Feature Rodeo and Bonnie Nelson
The Marengo town fair and Washington County Fair showcase a rodeo event and performances by Bonnie Nelson. Readers can expect local entertainment, midway attractions, and community gatherings at both venues.
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Marengo
Washington
Rodeo
Bonnie Nelson
Diverse Local Events and Services in Cedar Rapids Area
A mixed round of community notices lists events and offers in Cedar Rapids and nearby. Circus Carson and Barnes perform in Tipton with 2 and 8 pm shows, while an art exhibition by Sharon Machacek runs at Mercy Hospital. Numerous ads promote tours, theater, education, home decor, and local businesses with dates and prices.
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Sharon Machacek
Cedar Rapids
Mercy Hospital
Louis E. Ward
Dubuque
Milwaukee
Las Vegas
Nev
Alma Gerber
Rita Siver
Maude Carrothers
Marguerite Foster
Regina Caeli
Mount Calvary Cemetery
Gene Siegert and Son
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Tom Underwood
Viaduct
No Cause
Carson and Barnes Circus
West South Street
Tipton
Kathleen Driscoll
Nebraska Ranch
Iowa State Fair
Wayne Newton
Alaska
Hawk
Penn State
Amtrak
Champaign
Michigan
Wisconsin
Michigan State
Friendsmobile
Erskine School
Clark
36Th Street
Grant Wood
26Th St
Johnson School
Washington Avenue
18Th Street
Garfield
Maplewood Drive
Call Gazette
Denny Barker
16Th Avenue S.W
Marion
Hiawatha
Duane Arnold Energy Center
R.P. Scholl
Thorp Finance
1St Avenue S.E
Dental Associates
Doctors Eganhouse and
DeKock
Frontier Garden Center
Colorado
Royal Gorge
Air Force Academy
Santa’s Workshop
Estes Park
More
Margaret
St. Patrick’s School
Ave. N.W
Shamrock Special
Coverall
Terri
Center Point Rd
N.E
Judy
Linda
Jackie
Denise
Mikhael
3Rd Ave. S.W
Oakhill-Jackson
van Vechten Park
McCarthy Road
Seifert’s
Downtown
Lindale
Westdale
Adv
Mount Mercy College
Liebke Hoyt
Momsey
Geraldine Wiese
Hannibal Missouri
Armstrong’s Fur Salon
Kay
Oak Gallery
Younker’s
Lindale Mall
LL Bean
Eddie Bauer
Revenge
Mount Vernon
Jacelyn
Ragbrai
Polly Kemp
Peppertree Studios
Christian Book Store
3Rd Ave. S.E
Bishops
Bishops Buffets
Westdale Mall
Zales
asterCard
VISA
American Express
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