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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1997
Page
9
Voters approved Postville’s annexation plan 328 to 277 with 57 percent turnout. The plan adds about 700 acres in four areas around the 1504 resident community along the Allamakee Clay county line to enable orderly growth while opponents warn of higher sewer rates to fund extended services.
Jeff Rudolph, 42, of 155 Robins Rd., was injured last night when he fell about 25 feet from a garage roof while cleaning gutters at a residence in the 1900 block of Oak Knolls Court SE. He was taken to Mercy Medical Center with head injuries and a broken wrist. condition not released pending family notification.
Cedar Rapids police announce an inspection program for tow truck and wrecker operators under a new city law approved July 9. Inspections run Aug 20 and Sept 9 23 from 6 30 a m to 2 30 p m at the old police station with no appointment and a 100 dollar fine for violations.
Iowa DOT Cedar Rapids office says traffic on Highway 20 will detour west about two miles to the Highway 20 297 interchange for westbound to I 380 southbound trips. The westbound to I 380 southbound ramp will stay closed about two weeks to repair approaches to the ramp bridge over Highway 20.
Kucera 61 announces she will not seek re election after a 23 year run on the Cedar Rapids board She recalls family ties to the district and outlines major changes during her tenure including school closings curriculum shifts and budget cuts Years earlier she served as president 1983 86 and helped steer year round schooling and expanded graduation requirements The article notes the district faced declining enrollment from a peak in the early 1970s and warns of the tough decisions during budget cuts and closings
Former Cedar Rapids Superintendent Hal Guthrie lauds Kucera as one of the best board members in 25 years. Other leaders including Lew Finch and retired Principal Max Thompson emphasize her visibility, fairness, and focus on what’s best for kids while allowing schools to run themselves.
Soo Line crews worked to clear a 15 car derailment near Postville causing major damage to a Postville Farmers Co op building on the northeast side. No injuries reported as cars left tracks near Castalia and sparks caused grass fires while a soybean load spilled inside the shop.
A Cedar Rapids Water Department report to the City Council shows lead levels in high risk homes have fallen over five years. Tests from May to June 1992 found 55 ppb in homes with lead service lines. by January to June 1993 the level dropped to 19 ppb. Only two of 100 homes tested in 1993 exceeded 15 ppb. Zinc orthophosphate has been added since fall 1992 to reduce lead contamination.
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