Cedar Rapids approves backyard chicken ordinance limit six hens
Cedar Rapids City Council approves allowing residents to raise up to six hens in a fenced yard with setback rules of 10 feet from property lines and 25 feet from neighbors. Odor may not be perceptible beyond the yard boundary. Iowa City school board weighs hiring Charney Associates to guide governance.
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Mount Mercy University Mass marks transition from college
Archbishop Jerome Hanus officiated a Mass celebrating Mount Mercy's upgrade from a two year women’s college begun in 1928 to a four year and then coed institution and now to Mount Mercy University. The event included blessing for the new University Center site and remarks on change.
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Vote clarifies annual officer elections in 1.6
The board voted 6-0 to start annual officer elections this year after clarifying policy. Patti Fields was elected president last September for a two year term, with questions about the impact of annual elections on her role.
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Cedar Rapids TrueNorth library deal stuck awaiting FEMA approval
The Cedar Rapids anticipated plan to relocate the public library to TrueNorth property and renovate the former library is on hold while FEMA reviews the agreement. The deal includes a $7.5 million city purchase of TrueNorth property, $7.5 million for TrueNorth to buy the old city building, $10 000 monthly rent during renovation, and up to $990 000 in property tax assistance over 10 years. TrueNorth would retain 120 current jobs and add 50 more as part of the plan aimed for a December 2012 opening.
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Miell Reaches Restitution Deal With Former Tenants
Former landlord Robert Miell and the government agree on restitution for 140 tenants in a damage deposit fraud scheme. Seventy nine tenants were ready to testify this week but hearings were canceled as the agreement covers all claims. sentencing judgment will state amounts. Judge Mark Bennett expected a written decision by fall. Miell faces up to 24 years in prison.
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