AREA MEETINGS AND EVENTS LISTING FOR CEDAR RAPIDS AND SURROUNDING AREAS
A dense schedule of public meetings and events in Cedar Rapids and nearby communities. Includes City Council sessions, library and arts commissions, Leach and community meetings with times and locations, Hiroshima Day observance with speaker, Old Colony play, Hoover Museum family night, children's crafts, fair activities, farmers markets, and recycling drives with specific venues and hours. Notable participants include Rep. Jim Leach and speaker Robert Notman Cook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids Housing Board of Appeals
Cedar Rapids Public Library Board
Cedar Rapids Visual Arts Commission
Hiawatha City Council
Cedar Rapids
Jim Leach
Iowa
Johnson County
Coralville
Seventh St
Cedar County
Peace With Justice Network
Beems
Cedar Rapids Public Library
Robert Notman-Cook
Army School of the Americas
Hoover Museum
Herbert Hoover Presidential Museum
West Branch
Beems Auditorium
Illinois Lottery Draws and Jackpot Update
The report lists results for multiple games including a $100,000 cash game, Daily Millions with Red 4 White 10 Blue 4 18, Pick 3 Midday 6 0 5 and Evening 3 9 8, Pick 4 Midday 4 8 7 1 and Evening 3 1 8 9, with a Jackpot of $13 million. Aimed at instant readers, the page presents numbers and the current jackpot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Vital Statistics Births and Marriages Notice
Mercy and St. Luke's announce births on August 4 and 5 with names and addresses of families. The marriage dissolutions list includes numerous couples by both married and maiden names with city of residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Luke’s
Connie
Brian Swenson
van Horne
Carl
Terry Jones
Swisher
Kelly
Michael Kray
Eighth St
Marion
Drunken Driving and Assault Charges Reported in Iowa
The Log records multiple public safety items from Eastern Iowa. Bevenour faces drunken driving charges in Galesburg area. Vifian charged with assault causing bodily injury to a 9 year old at his residence. Hagmeier accused of drug possession with intent to deliver after a raid recovering marijuana and cocaine. Cedar Rapids police issued 60 citations in an enforcement exercise with 28 speeding tickets and 27 seat belt tickets. Nine warnings were given. Shreeves and Levy Jr. charged with drunken driving in Johnson County and Iowa City respectively. Fire calls include a brush fire and two refuse fires in Cedar Rapids area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted A. Bevenour
Galesburg
Ill
16Th Avenue
Sixth Street
David L. Vifian
Fifth St
Brent W. Hagmeier
21St St
Cedar Rapids
Wooden arch timber bridge rises at Fontana Park Otter Creek
Buchanan County funds a 129 foot arch timber bridge over Otter Creek at Fontana County Park, linking park shores. Guetzko Construction crews set two five ton arch sections with cranes and will hang a 32 foot wide deck with a six foot pedestrian path.
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James Q. Lynch
Iowa
Hazleton
Brian Keierleber
Buchanan County
Otter Creek
Fontana County Park
Keierleber
Craig Davis
Guetzko Construction Co
Manchester
Davis
Midwest
Europe
Dave Schmitt
Kenny Zangerle
Guetzko Construction
Marion tackles curbside recycling issues in council session
Marion Public Service Board approves three split trucks to handle refuse and recyclables trading in standard units. A bid deadline set for equipment with council vote planned for August 21. Lid policy proposed for residential bins and homeowner responsibility for replacements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newbanks
Jeff Schott
Marion
Julie Speral
Meskwaki 82nd Pow Wow Celebrates Culture in Tama County
The Meskwaki Nation in Tama County hosts the 82nd annual Pow Wow at the settlement four miles west of Tama Toledo from Thursday through Sunday. Ten tribal dances perform at 1:30 and 7:30 daily, with admissions of 6 dollars for adults 4 for children and special days for children and seniors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rick Smith
Tama County
Tama-Toledo
Ers
Johnathan Buffalo
Iowa
Cedar Rapids Considers Water Precautions For Lead Comfort
Officials urge flushing taps after periods of non use to prevent lead leaching into Cedar Rapids water. Lead corrosion depends on water chemistry brass fixtures and workmanship. Recommendations vary by time since last use with 3 to 5 seconds then 10 to 15 seconds for longer intervals. A round of testing through June and another in late year will check EPA guideline compliance. Lead exposure can affect child development and birth weight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Speral
Richard Fox
Need
Fox
North
Cedar Rapids
Kucera Reflects on Service and Comeback After Injury
Mary Ann Kucera recounts her years on the board from 1986 to 1996 and her family’s service during tough periods. She details a 1988 head on crash and two months of hospital recovery, TV board meetings, and a strong return mindset. She plans to volunteer at Pierce Elementary after retirement while awaiting new district leadership and year round school ideas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kucera
Iowa Association of School Boards
Pierce Elementary
Alexandra
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Daily Notebook
Old Colony
Old Creamery Theatre Company
Amana Community Church
Homestead
Hawkeye Downs
Deana Carter
Carnival
Noelridge
Collins Road
Council Street
Iowa City
Deborah and
Barrett Kroeger
Martelle
Lisa and
Allen Lerch
Olde Mill Ct
San
Debbie
Brian Edwards
Kesler Rd
Jodi
Scott Bruns
Troy Mills
Sandra K
Tyrone S. Obiedzinski
Corrina M
Harold E. Todd
Tami Thomas Behel
Rawson M. Behelll
Carol
Larry Brislawn
Robert D
Tamela D. Jones
Debra J. Geater-Wade
Michael L. Wade
Jo Ann
Donald E. Gorton
Claudette A
Robert D. Nelson
Richard L
Katherine J. Rowell
Jorge L
Amber L. Armendariz
Wendy J
the Gazette
Linn County
Wright Brothers Boulevard
Fifth Ave
McKinley Junior High School
Jesse Earl Shreeves
Simpson St
Robert Alan Levy Jr
Tomahawk Trail
North Dubuque
East Church Streets
New Park Bridge
Fairbank
Littleton
Ite
James
By Kathleen Carlson
Mary Ann Kucera On
Florida
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