Hoover Exhibit Opens with Reagan Dedication in West Branch
The $6.5 million Herbert Hoover Presidential Library Museum renovation will be dedicated Saturday at 11 a.m. with former President Ronald Reagan speaking. Alan Teller, of Abrams, Teller & Madsen, helped design the six galleries presenting Hoover as a complex figure and include a public vote on his presidency.
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Cedar Rapids Band Set for Hoover Library Dedication Concert
The Cedar Rapids Municipal Band will perform at 8 30 p m Saturday in West Branch to celebrate the Herbert Hoover Presidential Library reopening A world premiere composition An Uncommon Man for concert band and narrator will be conducted by composer Andrew Boysen Jr with Library Director Richard Norton Smith reading the narration The work uses Hoover speeches and autobiography and features themes of Iowa and contributions to country The 55 member band is conducted by Frank Piersol, former Iowa director of bands
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Belle Plaine firm faces penalties for alleged dumping of used oil
Benco Manufacturing and its general manager James Weldon face criminal pollution charges after dumping more than 500 gallons of used oil into Belle Plaine sewer lines on five dates in late June and early July. Inspector notes and city actions followed, with cleanup costs and extended plant downtime projected.
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General Mills Wins Iowa City Approval for Dry Milling Plant
General Mills wins City Council approval to locate a dry grain milling plant in an old American Can building in the southeast Iowa City industrial park. The plan includes 50 to 70 jobs and building rehab bids while addressing particulate and odor concerns under Iowa DNR rules.
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Recovered Hickory Plaza safe found with cash drawer
The safe stolen from Hickory Plaza convenience store last month was found Sunday evening in the 4400 block of Old River Road by a passerby. It contained a cash drawer and some lottery tickets. Arrest information not provided.
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Drunken Driving Arrests Listed By Time And Place
A court records list shows individuals charged with drunken driving with their arrest times and locations. Each entry specifies the person and the city or address connected to the charge.
Trolley service downsized after weak Saturday ridership
The downtown trolley faced a rider drop with July totaling 20 passengers on Saturdays. City official Hoekstra said week day service would stay, and weekend trolleys could run for private functions. The city collects 40 of 65 dollars per hour for private charters, but has refused some requests while Saturday service continued.
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Rival candidates clash over state sales tax increase
Two Cedar Rapids legislators in District 52 debated the state sales tax hike at a joint appearance. Democrat Kay Chapman supported the penny rise while Republican Ron Corbett opposed it, citing its effect on families and schools.
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