Community Forum Letters on Pool Access and Safety
Letters express concern over reduced adult lap swimming hours and lane availability after pool remodels. The writer urges increased lap swim times and dedicated lap lanes, urging readers to contact Parks Commissioner Wade Wagner and Ambroz Recreation Center with this demand. A separate note complains of insufficient police patrolling amid frequent robberies and safety worries for nearby schools and families.
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Iowa
Wade Wagner
Ambroz Recreation Center
David Bittleman
Cedar Rapids
Buchanan residents thank flood relief volunteers and coordinators
The Buchanan County Disaster Recovery Coalition thanks Green Shirts volunteers from the Christian Reform World Relief Committee for conducting needs assessments with flood victims. They contacted 461 homes. lodging and meals were provided by MDI Independence Nutrition Site Buchanan County Health Center and various churches. The coalition invites victims needing help to contact (319) 334-7450 and notes ongoing efforts beyond FEMA resources.
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Independence Nutrition Site
Buchanan County Health Center
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St. John’s
United Methodist
Hope Wesleyan
First Presbyterian
Buchanan County
Green Shirts
Buchanan County Disaster
Tax hike concerns hit Linn County property taxes
A Cedar Rapids reader voices frustration over more than 20 percent tax increases cited by the Linn County Treasurer for an apartment building. He questions valuation jumps and the sustainability of tax policy amid local ambitions.
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Linn County
Cedar Rapids
Robbery reports rise near Cedar Rapids neighborhood
In northeast Cedar Rapids between 25th and 35th streets residents report recent robberies. A neighbor across from Regis Arthur and Franklin schools was robbed. a witness chased the suspect by bike. Police repeatedly asked the man his identity and residence as the pursuit unfolded.
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Yvonne McKune
Cedar Rapids
Regis
Arthur
Franklin
Benefits Cedar Rapids peaches sale supports Youth for Christ
Cedar Rapids and Vinton host fundraisers to aid local Youth for Christ programs and cancer-stricken youths. Peach sale spans multiple locations. spaghetti supper and auction aid Gale Hicks and Ashley Noe, with proceeds and donations directed to Iowa nonprofit and local banks.
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Cedar Rapids
Colorado
Iowa
Youth For Christ
Linn
Benton
Jones
Best Buy
First Ave
Nevada
Bob’s Golf Outlet
Blairs Ferry Rd
True Value
Vinton
Gale Hicks
Ashley Noe
American Legion Hall
Garrison
Vinton Presbyterian Church
Ryan
Amy Noe
Gale
Ashley
Springville Bertram Pancake Breakfast At Township Hall
Bertram United Methodist Church hosts a pancake breakfast at Township Hall from 7 to 11 a m on Saturday. Admission four dollars for adults three dollars for children six to twelve, free for five and under. Proceeds go to church children's programs.
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Township Hall
Bertram United Methodist Church
Cedar Rapids
Ellis Park
Marion
Iowa
Marion Heritage Center
10Th St
Rusty Corder
Marion Historical Society
Dubuque
Dave
Kathy Kaiser-Gardner
Atlantic St
Local Library Fundraisers and Community Events
A roundup of community notices lists book sales at Springville Memorial Library and Elkader Public Library proceeds for building and facility upgrades, plus a Cedar Rapids bicycle giveaway for summer readers and various local church and school activities. Also includes multiple gatherings in Cedar Rapids, Lisbon, Marquette, and surrounding areas with contact numbers and dates for tours, suppers, group meetings, and mass events.
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United Methodist Church
Broadway
Springville Memorial Library
Elkader
Elkader Public Library
Friends of the Elkader Public Library
Cedar Rapids
Lori
Ruth
Bethany Lutheran Church
Forest Dr. SE
Phil
Linda
Harold
Inmates Train Dogs at Luster Heights for Adoption
Life at Luster Heights centers on four-footed trainees as inmates care for shepherds walkers and hounds. Inmates like Hahn Carter and Thomas form bonds with dogs such as Susie Rachel and Abby before their adoptions, learning responsibility and the value of rehabilitation. The program ends with praise from trainers and hopeful partings.
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Luster Heights
Susie
Lensgraf
Hahn
Rachel
DeBerg
Carter
Illustrated Man
Laila
Thomas
Abby
The Gazette Reports County News Digest Update
The Gazette covers daily county happenings with brief items on local government, schools, and community events. This update highlights ongoing agenda items, upcoming meetings, and notable actions affecting residents.
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