Corridor G Wizard drawing winners named for Kernels game
A Cedar Rapids Gazette contest selected ten winners for tickets to Aug 31 Cedar Rapids Kernels game in a suite with editors. Winners drawing Monday included Denton Williams Wendall Debner Perry Hagen Gena Steele William Benson Marilyn Louwerse Owen K Sherman Don Swartzendruber Patty Andrews and Doug Korbel. About 745 people entered.
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Public hearing set on bridge diving ban in Cedar Rapids
Linn County supervisors consider adding legal authority to cite swimmers in posted no swim zones. Sheriff Brian Gardner asked last week for a ban due to increasing bridge diving and online videos. A public hearing will be scheduled after a work session where residents urged action.
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City staff to explain flood insurance discount program
Cedar Rapids hosts an informational meeting on a FEMA flood insurance discount for property owners in high risk flood zones. City staff explain the Preferred Risk Policy Eligibility Extension, a low cost option that has saved residents up to 700 dollars. FEMA mapped new flood plains last year, moving properties into higher risk areas and making them eligible for the program.
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Linn County Supervisors Reject New Tobacco Regulations
Linn supervisors vote down three ordinances restricting dissolvable tobacco products and promotions while debating display rules. Five supervisors split on the measure with two supporting and three opposing after about 40 minutes of public testimony from a dozen speakers.
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Lemonade stand brings neighbors together at St Pauls Church
At St Pauls United Methodist Church in Edar Rapids a volunteer lemon ade stand runs 1:30 to 4 pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays from May 31 to Sept 1. 12 year olds Marisha Brown and Talma Morse organize free lemonade animal crackers and books for neighborhood kids and passersby while volunteers serve lunch and welcome dogs with a water dish.
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