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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 2009
Page
3
The City Council voted 7-0 to shift several downtown area neighborhoods from calendar to odd even parking aligned with snow emergencies. Some residents opposed the change citing weekday memory issues, but staff said most residents do not use calendar parking, making the switch simpler.
The University of Iowa joined about 1000 colleges on the G I Jobs list recognizing the top 15 percent for supporting veterans as students. Iowa schools on the ranking include Kirkwood Community College and the University of Northern Iowa. About 300 veterans attend the US and 40 percent of veterans have some disability.
Riverside town wants to revitalize downtown with a casino nearby and transport upgrades. Mike Meinders and a volunteer committee push for streetscape fixes storm water controls and better signage at Highways 218 and 22 to draw locals to shops and sustain the community.
Residents discuss Riverside's rebound aided by casino profits and grants from the Washington County Riverboat Foundation. The city funds a new hall, fire station, and water sewer plant, with Riverside receiving 1.7 million annually. City administrator Tina Thomas notes growth.
More than 50 wood burning boiler owners urged Linn County supervisors to grant a grandfather clause as the proposed ordinance would impose new limits on stack height and fuel use. Critics say the rules are unfair and costly, threatening energy independence for about 200 households. Public readings are set for August 26 31 and September 2.
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