Urban residents vent over water and sewer rate hike in Urbana
City officials faced angry residents after a steep rate increase. Mayor Hutton explained prior deficits in water accounts and bond payments while treasurer Margaret Whitson traced past fund practices. Residents questioned fairness and sought fixes, with council members vowing further scrutiny.
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Urbana
Cloyce Hutton
Wendy Getty
Waterloo
Keith Schmitz
Marty Hopker
Hutton
Riverside considers covering levy mistake for taxpayers
Riverside may pay part of the property tax bill to fix a levy glitch that raised the rate from 8.76 to 14.47 per thousand. A county official said the city could cover about 117000 with TIF funds, while some taxpayers may receive refunds or notices explaining the situation.
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Riverside
Bill
Fredrick
Sharon Geret
Local crime and safety brief from Eastern Iowa region
The Gazette lists incidents across Linn and surrounding counties including multiple arrests on Wednesday and Thursday. Offenders include Bradley Merfeid 41 Monticello on Highway 151, Bradly Jensen 24 Marion, Erin Blythe 19 Lisbon, Scott Oglesby 44 Hiawatha, Debra Frazier 44 Cedar Rapids for assault, Kendu Petties 20 for assault, Tyler Dake 17 for burglary, plus property crimes and a delivery of a controlled substance. Also notes on construction trailer thefts, a vehicle theft from Select Auto, and a callout for birth announcements and local fire and medical activity in Cedar Rapids and Marion.
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Bradley Merfeid
Monticello
Linn/Jones Road
Bradly Jensen
Bentley Dr
Marion
17Th Street
Cedar Rapids
Erin Blythe
Lisbon
Mount Vernon
Scott Oglesby
Robins Rd
Hiawatha
Center Point
Blairs Ferry Roads
New Central's Dan Yanda Named Principal and Activity Director
Dan Yanda selected as Central's new secondary school principal and activity director replacing retiring officials. Yanda, from Bennett district, brings 25 years in physical education and health, with a master's in educational administration. He and wife Carolyn have three children and will teach high school English in Postville.
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Elkader
Dan Yanda
Central
Brian Rodenberg
Darwin Winke
Bob Garrs
Vanda
Bennett
Western Illinois University
Macomb
Ill
Carolyn
Danielle
Aubrey
Tyler
Tipton
Carolyn Vanda
Postville
Vinton Extends Grant Period For New Homes
Vinton gains a one year extension to July 31 2005 for a 307573 dollar Iowa grant aiding down payment on new or recent homes. Up to 24999 per homeowner, with income limits by household size. four have used the funds and six more remain available.
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Vinton
Iowa
Lisa Treharne
East Central
Calendar listings feature stage shows and museum event
From Page 10 calendar lists Stephen Arnold Circle Studio Theater in Coralville with Charles Busch play at p.m. and Amana Heritage Museum hosting a Meg Merckens one woman show at 2 p.m. Also notes Struweipeter details and Colonies contact.
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Stephen Arnold
E. 10Th St
Coralville
Charles Busch
Amana Heritage Museum
Amana Colonies
Meg Merckens
Amanaheritage
Struwweipeter
Amanaheritage.org
Farmers Market Venues and Times Listed
Farmers Market schedules include the corner of Collins Road and Council Street NE from 4 to 6 p.m. and Youngville Cafe Market at Highways 218 and 30 junction from 3 30 to 6 p.m.
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Collins Road
Council Street
Youngville Cafe
Elkader Council Approves Flood Insurance for Fire Station
The Elkader City Council authorized a $100,000 flood insurance policy for the city fire station at $935 annually. They also hired structural engineer Rick Burnett of Shire Hattery Cedar Rapids to assess the station’s structure and foundation for a cost between $500 and $750. The fire station beside the Turkey River has suffered repeated flood damage over 15 years.
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Elkader
Rick Burnett
Shire Hattery
Cedar Rapids
Turkey River
Jesup Council Creates Development Fund
Jesup city officials establish a Community Development Fund with 112 015 61 left from the Gold Medallion Project started two years ago to build homes for low to moderate income families. City Clerk Amber Youngblut said no specific use is set yet. funds will support future development in and around Jesup.
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Jesup
Amber Youngblut
Iowa News Service
cuNics Health Free Clinic Times and Contact
cuNics Health Free Clinic operates from 8 30 to 10 30 a m at 947 14th Ave SE Call 319 363 0416 fax 319 363 5569 or email SDarienet aol com for details
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14Th Ave. SE
Recycling calendar contact details for Cedar Rapids area
For recycling information call Cedar Rapids Linn County Solid Waste Agency Bluestem at 3119 398 1278. To submit items for the Community Calendar email communications com or write The Gazette Community Calendar P O Box 511 Cedar Rapids IA 52406 or fax to 319 398 5846.
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Cedar Rapids/Linn County
Communications.com
the Gazette
P.O
Cedar Rapids
Diana Nollen
P.O. Box
Gazettecommunications.com
Community News Submission Details from The Gazette
Cedar Rapids readers are invited to send news through features like Random Acts of Kindness calendars and roundups plus Volunteer Spotlight and Community Forum. Contact Editor Diana Nollen at the Gazette with mailing address P O Box 511 Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406 or by phone fax or email for submission details.
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the Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Third Ave. SE
Iowa City
Ellsworth blends history and material in stone tile art
Ellsworth creates gallery pieces from stone tile and shelves that double as sculptures. His logo eagle uses black absolute and blue pearl granites, and he cites Mayan astrology and Roman mosaics as influences. He used Italian and Spanish marble plus Chinese stone and Vermont slate for a project at Cedar Rapids Museum of Art. He programmed a water jet to cut stone, with mixed results, and builds with stone as the structural element rather than a separate frame. Contact Suzanne Barnes at Gazetteer via suzanne.barnes gazetterc- com.
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Cedar Rapids Museum of Art
Rome
Ellsworth
China
Vermont
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High Development Corp
The
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Linn County
Debra Frazier
15Th St. SE
Kimberly Nolan
Wilson Ave
Kendu Petties
12Th St. SE
Bassem Herz
First Ave
Tyler Dake
Fourth Ave
Wilbur Parman
Windham Circle SE
Grande Ave. SE
Bernard Browning
15Th St
Third Avenue SE
Jonathan Mitchell
Higley Ave
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Select Auto
Lindale Mall
18Th St
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Edgewood Road
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Eighth Ave
Reynolds Ave
New Central
Vinton City Hall
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