Residents protest zoning changes in Cedar Rapids meeting
Cedar Rapids residents voiced opposition to zoning changes approved by the City Council. They opposed Cargill expansion tax exemption at 1710 16th St SE and a SuperTarget along Blairs Ferry Road NE, and contested duplex plans near Ellis Park and the Rockwell Drive rezoning. The council approved a revitalization tax exemption and first readings for related ordinances with final actions due later.
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Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Cargill
Blairs Ferry Road
Ellis Park
16Th St
Janet Horrobin
10Th St
Rockwell Drive
Time capsule opening at Ripley Church of Christ
Traer residents will view contents of a 100 year old time capsule from Ripley Church of Christ this Sunday at 1 p.m. in Taylor Park across from the church. Deacon Joan Reuman found the capsule sealed in the cornerstone after brickwork revealed a copper box containing a Bible a copy of In His Steps and other church items and a local newspaper.
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Jesus
Charles M. Sheldon
Winding Stair Festival Hosts Time Capsule Reveal
Reuman said the time capsule contents will be shown this weekend as part of the Winding Stair Festival which also hosts an all school reunion. About 600 attended the burial. a new box will hold the 100 year old and contemporary items to be placed back in the cornerstone.
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Reuman
Kaut
Center Point debates Main Street expansion and park growth
Center Point City Council plans a 6 pm special meeting to discuss expanding Fross Park by purchasing an 18 acre parcel for a soccer field baseball diamond ice rink and pavilion and to extend Main Street to a south side development. The session may be closed for property talks then open if action is taken.
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Dick Hogan
Center Point
Fross Park
Iowa
Karen Kaut
Hollis
Elmo Fross
Hollis Fross
Elmo Fross Do
Bankruptcy petitions filed in Cedar Rapids division
The Cedar Rapids division lists several individuals filing bankruptcy petitions. Names include Scott A and Amy L Jared of Marion with debts of 58117 and assets of 21863, and Jeffrey S Sisneros of Iowa City with Lorraine S Sisneros of Colorado Springs listed at 154958 debts and 82140 assets. Other filers include John B and Denise L Blaisdell Marion, Mark E and Brenda V Schultz Descriptions show debts, assets, and exempt claims for each.
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Cedar Rapids
U.S
Scott A
Amy L. Jared
S. 11Th St
Marion
Jeffrey S. Sisneros
17Th St
Lorraine S. Sisneros
Colorado Springs
Colo
Charles H
Sandra K. Snow
North English
John B
Denise L. Blaisdell
38Th St. SE
Brian W. Darling
Grand Ave
Mark E
Brenda V. Schultz
17Th St. SW
Samuel Covington
12Th Ave
Tuan Q. Nguyen
Fairfield St
Iowa City
John A. Hasson
Ohio St
Mary A. Szabo
Edgewood Rd
Kim M. Toyne
Solon
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20Th St
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Brad Dolmage
Victor
HSV
Dolmage
Congregational Iowa
Congregational Work
Traer Star-Clipper
TRAER
Sarasota
Fla
Westmar University
le Mars
Fross
Main Street
Bankruptcy Court
Benton, Buchanan
Cedar
Delaware
Johnson, Jones and Linn
NCUA
Wilson Ave
Community Plus
Jenny Buelow
Des Moines
the Gazette
Lester
Center Point Rd
Spring House
Elie
Iowa Eye Center
1St Ave
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