District grapples with resignations amid school probe
Laverty notes Plagman chose to resign after findings in the district ongoing investigation. Buck outlines actions to tighten investigations training and communications as parents, students confront the board over transparency. He cites significant new concerns from Haglin case and pledges to protect student identities.
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Laverty
Plagman
Jane Hutchins
Washington High
PTA
Buck
Haglin
Odor Control Upgrade At Cedar Rapids Plant Budgeted For 2019
Cedar Rapids officials expect completion by early 2019 for a three year odor control project at the sewage plant on 7825 Bertram Rd SE. Williams bid lowest among four offers. costs have risen from earlier estimates by about 400000. Residents report variable odor depending on weather and wind.
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Hershner
Cedar Rapids
Williams
Metro Area
Bertram Rd. SE
Bertram
Libberty Hines
Ch2m Hill Engineers
Bond proposal outlines how 55 30 and 15 percent of bonds planned
Legacy projects would dedicate 55 percent of $22 million to water quality and land protection, 30 percent to park improvements, and 15 percent to trails. The plan expects time-staggered issuance and guiding master plans, with a $27 yearly cost to a typical Linn County homeowner and a required 60 percent vote.
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County Conservation Board
James Houser
Trust For Public Lands
Tom Peffer
Linn County Conservation Board
Linn County considers bond projects for water and land protection
County conservation staff outline potential bond funded efforts including wetland protection along the Cedar River at Chain Lakes Wickiup Hill Palo Marsh Goose Pond and North Cedar. Projects cover park improvements day use areas at Morgan Creek Squaw Creek and Pinicon Ridge and trail network expansions with no land condemnation.
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Cedar River
Chain Lakes
Wickiup Hill
Palo Marsh
Goose Pond
North Cedar
Pinicon Ridge
Morgan Creek County Park
Squaw Creek County Park
Buffalo Creek
Squaw Creek
Morgan Creek
Pinicon Ridge County
Voters Approve Bond to Protect Water Areas and Parks
A May Linn County telephone survey of 400 voters found 63 percent support a $40 million bond to safeguard water and natural areas and fund park and trail improvements. About 30 percent opposed and 8 percent were undecided. the margin of error was ±5. Houser said informing voters and turnout will be major challenges.
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Linn County
Trust For Public Lands
Houser
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Duffy
Thegazette
Liz Martin
the Gazette
Brad Buck
Peter Greubel
Dr. Plagman
Washington High School
Washington
Ellen Heck
Highway 13
Indian Creek Nature Center
Brian.morelli
Aaron Batchelder
Linn County Conservation
Matsell Bridge
Central City
Grant Wood
Marion Trail
Sac & Fox Trail
Cedar Valley Trail
Mitchell.schmidt
Stewart
Baxter
StewartBaxter.com
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