Lowe Park amphitheater plan eyed for Marion
Marion voters face a today vote on a multimillion dollar Lowe Park plan by RDG Planning and Design to add an amphitheater neighborhood parks ponds and five miles of trails. The concept emphasizes integrated design with four park entrances and pedestrian links while awaiting cost detail and phasing.
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Visual smoke alarms aid hearing impaired residents
Cedar Rapids receives state supplied flashing light smoke alarms to aid the deaf. Julie and Brad Schumann, both hearing impaired, rely on alarms. IBEW Local 405 volunteers install units costing about 150 dollars each with free installation saving 70 to 80 dollars. The Deaf Community Service listed families. about two dozen remained on the list. Funding for more alarms is not yet known.
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Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Shal’s
Julie
Brad Schumann
Julie Schumann
International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 405
Communication Service For the Deaf
Public safety notes list multiple Iowa arrest charges and items stolen
Information from public safety and county attorney offices in Eastern Iowa cites numerous arrests in Linn County and surrounding areas. The report details suspects with ages and addresses and incidents at locations including Cedar Rapids Iowa City Cedar Rapids areas, with times on various dates and items stolen such as electronics and household goods totaling thousands of dollars.
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Retired principal to lead Hills Elementary in Iowa City
Mike O Leary, a former Coralville Central Elementary principal, will be Hills Elementary’s interim leader pending school board approval. Hills faces possible closure due to low enrollment and high costs. O Leary accepts a half time post at $52500, focusing on next school year.
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Iowa City
Lead Hills
Mike O’leary
Coralville Central
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Pat James
van Allen
Hills Elementary
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Gregg.hennigan
Reemadia
Branstad Proclaims Disaster in Dubuque County
Gov. Terry Branstad issued an emergency disaster proclamation for Dubuque County after storms last week dropped over a foot of rain. Torrential rain and hail damaged homes, businesses, and farmland, and state resources will be used for response and recovery. The State Individual Assistance Disaster Program opened, offering grants up to $5,000 to eligible families.
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Des Moines
Terry Branstad
Dubuque County
Branstad
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