Fayette County approves hillside rezoning for housing
Fayette County supervisors reversed an earlier decision and approved Gander Road Estates LLC to rezone 102 acres of steep hillside from conservation to agricultural residential near Clermont. The vote followed disputed grounds and concerns about water systems and soil stability.
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Janell Bradleyews
West Union
Fayette County
Gander Road Estates LLC
Conservation Gay Flood Plain
Ag Residential
Clermont
County Zoning Commission
Jim Burns
Decorah
Richard Jensen
Gunder Road Estates
Jeff Clements
Jon Biederman
Clements
Mike Kennedy
Catherine Bruess
Local Iowa City arrests tied to meth precursor cases
The Log reports multiple Iowa arrests in Linn Johnson and surrounding counties. Individuals include Thomas Alexander 21 of Middle Amana and Grant Furman 19 of Marion, with other names listed. Items seized include pseudoephedrine batteries and various tools. Investigations span Cedar Rapids Coralville Marion Lisbon Williamsburg Robins and Toddville sections.
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The
Gazette
Iowa
Linn County
Cedar Rapids
Johnson County
Iowa City
Thomas Alexander
Middle Amana
Melrose Avenue
Westwinds Drive
Grant Furman
Valleyview Dr
Marion
First Ave
Coralville
Loren G. Barnhart
Nancy J. Burris
Blaine K. Snakenberg
Melissa M. LeClerc
Charles L. French
Melissa A. Schwab
James A. Ottaway
Julie L. Moeller
Derrick J. Horvath
Deanna S. Johnson
Dale J. Soukup
Debra A. Davis
Eric M. Kaestner
Keevan M. Schadie
Marc P. Mohn
Rebecca S. Wehrle
Lisbon
Christopher
Fire Calls Reported Across Cedar Rapids and Marion
Tuesday and Wednesday emergency logs show Cedar Rapids with 2:24 a.m. building fire 4347 First Ave E 2:47 p.m. spill 323 Third St SE and 5:47 p.m. cooking fire 1810 Wilson Ave SW along 13 medical calls 12 false alarms. Marion notes medical calls on Tuesday four and Wednesday two. Names listed include Robida Tamayo DeHook Hagberg Weigel Mortensen Larsen Michalicek Baldwin Ivins and others.
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Cedar Rapids
First Ave
Third St
Wilson Ave
Marion
Ryan R. Robida
Corina Tamayo
James M. DeHook
Charlene M. Hagberg
James A. Weigel
Kimberly A. Mortensen
Thor A. Larsen
Andrea L. Michalicek
Billy D. Baldwin
Kimberley D. Ivins
David J
I 380 Interchange Closure For Pavement Repairs
Iowa City crews close the south bound I 380 to the eastbound I 80 ramp for pavement repairs from 7 tonight to 6 a m Friday. Detours are not specified.
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Iowa City
Benton County road projects to start soon
Benton County plans road work on two routes with details from County Engineer Myron Benton. Work will begin soon, affecting traffic patterns and scheduling.
County Highway resurfacing and bridge project planned
Parizek announced a $2 million resurfacing of 7.5 miles on County Highway E36 from Shellsburg to Highway 218 with completion expected in fall. A bridge on the Shellsburg edge will be finished this week. Benton County also accepted a $149,777 bid from L L Pelling Co for 1.5 miles of blacktop to the landfill south of Blairstown with work slated for early September lasting about one week.
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Parizek
Shellsburg
Benton County
Blairstown
L.L. Pelling Co
North Liberty
Central school board discontinues activity bus routes
The Central Community School Board voted to discontinue activity bus routes for the coming school year. Superintendent Brian Rodenberg said the service was not cost effective as few students used it. Reports showed a net gain of 25 students over last year, with grades K-6 up four and grades 7-12 up 21.
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Central School Board
Eleader
Central Community School Board
Brian Rodenberg
Rick Varney
Dan Yanda
Brothers charged in multiple Linn County burglaries
Two brothers from Alburnett, Todd Quaas 17 and Tony Quaas 15, were arrested for alleged break ins across Linn County in late July. Todd faces five counts of third degree burglary in adult court. Tony is accused of four counts.
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Att Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Linn County
Todd Quaas
Alburnett
Tony Quaas
Linn County Sheriffs Office
Marion
Saterlee Motor Co
Marion Blvd
McGivern
Phil
Tire and Oil
Coggon
Pocket bikes draw reader feedback for Gazette story
The Gazette seeks reader input on the new pocket bikes. Readers are invited to share experiences on fun, economy and safety, and to discuss riding locations in the area. Contact reporter Dave DeWitte at 319-398-8317 or via email at david.dewitte gazette communications.com.
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Dave DeWitte
Gazette
David.dewitte
Gazettecommunications
Linn Court Cedar Rapids: Felony pleas and rulings in Linn District Court
Cedar Rapids defendants faced in Linn District Court with Martin Wilkinson pleading guilty to third offense drunken driving from a June 18 2003 arrest and receiving a 2500 fine and up to five years in confinement. Erik G Schuchmann pleaded guilty to a lesser charge of third degree criminal mischief. Edward Bohren had a second degree theft charge dismissed for lack of evidence.
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Cedar Rapids
Linn District Court
Martin Wilkinson
Benton County
Pitcher
Erik G. Schuchmann
Schuchmann
Edward J. Bohren
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