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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 2006
Page
11
Fire Chief Steve Havlik will ask the City Council to authorize an autumn bowhunt after the Urban Deer Task Force endorsed last year's effort. A total of 298 deer were killed by recreational hunters with a small city cost, and the program aims to reduce deer vehicle crashes despite some opposition.
Norm Nielsen, retired Kirkwood Community College president, is named interim chancellor of Houston Community College effective immediately. He will lead HCC during the search for a permanent chancellor, with a contract through February. Nielsen spent over 40 years in Iowa public education and led Kirkwood for 19 years before retiring in 2004.
OWA City crews start installing speed bumps on College Street between Seventh Avenue and Morningside Drive. The segment will close to through traffic during construction, with access preserved for neighborhood residents and traffic expected to resume by week’s end.
Cedar Rapids events include the Cow Chip Throwing contest at Pioneer Hall 11 am and a Town crier performance at the Anderson Erickson Dairy Stage 7 and 9 pm. Ice sculpture by Bill Gordish cools guests at 2 pm outside the John Deere Agriculture Building. Full schedule at iowastatefair.com.
Johnson County supervisors criticize lack of leverage to clean Regency Mobile Home Park south of Iowa City. They say no housing code exists to regulate untidy lots and abandoned homes. Officials consider involving the Board of Health as residents report exposed wires and poor water. About 20 abandoned homes, some burned out, remain at Regency.
A Brooklyn couple, Larry and Juanita Gwin both 68, died after a Monday night fire on West Des Moines Street. Officials ruled the blaze an accident from careless use of smoking materials. A deputy pulled Larry Gwin from the burning home as a family member evacuated his wife.
The long-time Maid-Rite restaurant in Marshall town began offering ketchup on August 2 after a customer vote. Sandy Short, third generation owner, notes the chain’s Midwest presence and its origin in 1928 with Taylor’s being the third franchise in the area. Jim Hanson confirms the Cedar Rapids location’s claim as the Corridor’s oldest operating Maid-Rite.
Jim Hanson owner of the West Side Maid Rite shows a loose meat sandwich with no ketchup. The local food stand emphasizes its signature sandwich and casual dining appeal.
Linda Detroy Alexander recalls Springville Iowa 1091 residents celebrating a 125th birthday with a pie contest barbecue and a new library. Townsfolk beautify parks, fire hydrants, and invite visitors while mayor Bill Cooper attends Izzy's Car Show. She reflects on friendly locals and the territory one must know.
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