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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1988
Page
8
Cedar Rapids Public Library trustees approve a plan to shift books from the Friendsmobile to institutions that will distribute to individuals, expanding service to 13 new facilities while 26 current ones remain served. The change aims to save staff time and broaden outreach within budget.
The open burning ban issued Aug 1 by the state fire marshal stays in force until local fire officials lift it. Linn County Firefighters Association members favor keeping it, citing continued dryness outside town. A few violations have occurred for trash fires in containers, with some fires starting in fields. The Linn County Conservation Department lifted bans on campfires and charcoal grilling in county parks.
After 30 years serving tenderloins burgers and malts the Hiawatha Dairy Burger closes. Ann Spenser shuts the business she ran with husband Vern until his 1985 death and plans to move to Cedar Rapids while the building becomes office space.
The final outdoor Uptown Friday Night event runs 5 to 7 p.m. at the Ground Transportation Center plaza with about 700 weekly attendees. Organizers plan next year’s return with live entertainment and street fair vibes, backed by the Greater Downtown Cedar Rapids Association and the Cedar Rapids Jaycees.
Absentee ballots for the September 13 Linn County school board elections are available from the county auditor at 930 First St SW. Voters unable to vote in person may request by mail or vote in person 8 am to 5 pm weekdays at the auditor’s office.
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