Wellington Heights marchers protest drugs violence led by mayor
About 70 Wellington Heights residents marched down Third Avenue SE and back to Redmond Park to protest drugs and violence. The event was organized by James Fleming following the July 23 shooting death of Anthony Pesley, 22, in the 1600 block of Sixth Avenue SE, with Mayor Kay Halloran joining and tacos served at the park.
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Wellington Heights
Third Avenue SE
Redmond Park
Kay Halloran
James Fleming
Anthony Pesley
Sixth Avenue SE
New Web site to ease payments to nine Iowa counties
Residents in Linn Johnson and seven other Iowa counties can use the new www.iowataxandtags.com to pay property taxes and renew vehicle license tags. The site serves Buchanan Clayton Floyd Montgomery Polk Pottawattamie and Poweshiek counties. Linn County Treasurer Michael Stevenson says those who mailed July and August renewals to the old address must switch to the new site for online renewals.
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Iowa
Linn and
Johnson
Buchanan
Clayton
Floyd
Montgomery
Polk
Pottawattamie
Poweshiek
Iowataxandtags
Linn County
Michael Stevenson
Linn County taxes due before October 1 with penalties
Linn County Treasurer Michael Stevenson notes property and mobile home taxes are due by October 1 to avoid a 1.5 percent penalty. Payments may be mailed, in person at 930 First St. SW, or online by Visa, Mastercard, Discover, or E Check.
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Linn County
Michael Stevenson
First St
VISA
Mastercard
Discover
Iowatax
Groundbreaking planned for Linn Grove Elementary
The Marion and Cedar Rapids Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors will host a groundbreaking of Linn Grove Elementary in the Linn-Mar School District today at 11 30 a m. The school at 2301 50th St Marion was approved by voters in January and is slated to open in fall 2007.
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Marion & Cedar Rapids
University of Iowa Receives $1 Million Healthier Workforce Grant
The University of Iowa has been awarded a $1 million research grant by the Department of Health and Human Services. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health funds the Healthier Workforce Center for Excellence to improve worker health and safety.
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University of Iowa
Department of Health and Human Services
National Institute For Occupational Safety and Health
News Tips Line for Stories and Photos
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Man sought in murder in Missouri slaying
Cedar Rapids police seek Pantaleon S. Salinas 68 for the first degree murder of Renee Zeman 64 found stabbed in the neck in Missouri. Authorities say Salinas is jealous and controlling and may be in Iowa. a 1st degree murder warrant has been issued. Zeman and Salinas had shared a Cedar Rapids home until last week.
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Christoph Trappe
Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Missouri
Pantaleon S. Salinas
Salinas
GazetteOnline
Iowa
Missouri Highway Patrol
James Folsom
Zeman
Circle Dr. NE
St. James
World Theater to become International Cultural Center in Cedar Rapids
The World Theater in downtown Cedar Rapids will be reborn as The World An International Cultural Center. Nancy Divoky Becker, president of the backing organization, calls for a space for multicultural awareness education and entertainment with a performing stage an international bakery a coffee bar and more.
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Jim Slosiarek
the Gazette
Nancy Divoky Becker
For
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Divoky Becker
World’s first International Festival planned in Cedar Rapids
A two day festival set for September 1 2 in Greene Square Park Cedar Rapids will be free Admission will cover food from 18 countries cultural exhibits and activities A 2 6 million project backed by Guaranty Bank Regency Commercial Services and others will run near Third Avenue SE The World plans ethnic dinner shows Thursday through Saturday with some events paid and fundraising ongoing.
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Greene Square Park
Cedar Rapids
Heavens on a Heap: Dings from Junked Instruments
Jeff Licht creates a whimsical sound sculpture using discarded instruments found at West Music in Coralville and Quad Cities Symphony Orchestra chimes. The winter project blends water and bells to produce a pleasant ding and dang that evokes a hidden orchestra.
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Owden
West Music
Coralville
Quad Cities Symphony Orchestra
Jeff Licht
Lowden
Quad Cities
Prius Purchases Change Driver Habits and Attitudes
A couple buys a new Prius after a family inheritance fuels their plan. They praise the gas mileage display, note the car’s hybrid efficiency, and describe dealer allocation limits and choice constraints as they join a growing waitlist. The writer reflects on reducing aggressive driving and the appeal of advanced dashboard feedback.
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Edna
Toyota
Troy Knapp
Troy
Cedar Rapids
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