LIFTS fleet in poor shape, says worker
Dennis Yowger, an employee, told the County Board the LIFTS fleet is poorly maintained with at least half in poor condition. He warned Bus 170 with an axle problem could lock wheels on Interstate 380 at 55 mph, prompting safety concerns.
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Nancy Stevens
Gazette
Board of Supervisors
Dennis Yowger
the Gazette
Yowger
al Baker
Baker
Norm Popenhagen
Popenhagen
Copenhagen
Branching out ribbon cutting marks new branch opening
The new branch welcomed 330 visitors as it prepares for a grand opening celebration on September 9 and 10 with planned special activities.
Cedar Rapids board to share middle school changeover seminar
Cedar Rapids Community school board receives a prestigious invitation to present at the National School Board Association convention in Anaheim California next April. The seminar titled We Changed to the Middle School Format With Ease explains how the district shifted from junior highs to middle schools and worked with staff students and parents to ensure a smooth transition. The NSBA council and large district forum endorse the presentation as useful for urban and large enrollment systems.
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Cedar Rapids Community
National School Board Association
Anaheim
Calif
Leonard Revins
NSBA
Wayne Howes
Cedar Rapids
Revins
Howes
Nsba Council of Urban Boards of Education
HACAP to offer low cost housing for chronically ill homeless
HACAP receives a 150000 grant from HUD announced by Sen Charles Grassley staff to fund two duplexes on Cedar Rapids southeast side. Six to fifteen homeless adults with chronic mental illness and their children will reside, with Abbe Center guiding services. Local match from Linn County and Cedar Rapids amounts to 45000, remaining funds being negotiated.
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HACAP
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Charles Grassley
Don Maniccia
Abbe Center For
Linn County
Cedar Rapids
Maniccia
Jeanne White
White
10Th St. SE
No rubbish allowed at Hawkeye Downs
Hawkeye Downs office manager Nancy Weber warns residents against dumping on the grounds. Despite cleanup efforts by CRANDIC Railroad and five hired youths, people still dump trash at night. A single toxic cleanup day will be held this fall with no date yet set, coordinated by a local committee and supported by the All-Iowa Fair Board.
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Dick Hogan
Miawkeye Downs
Nancy Weber
Hawkeye Downs
Weber
the Downs
Crandic Railroad
Fair Board
Crandic
Amana
All-Iowa Fair Board
DHS weighs foster care budget options amid shortfall concerns
Iowa DHS considers three cost cutting ideas to ensure funds cover foster care for about 4,279 children monthly. Beaudry notes 54 million may suffice but uncertain factors could require public input at a Wednesday meeting and via written comments to Mary Ann Walker.
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Iowa
Beaudry
DHS
Fourth Ave
Ann Walker
Bureau of Policy
Department of Human Services
Hoover Building
Des Moines
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Joe Rinas
Yewger
Greg Williamson
Katie Anderson
Jenny Miller
Erewyn Remington
New Westdale Mail
Paul Jensen
C.R. Board
Mary
Hayden Bi
Cellular
Rca
McGraw-Hill
Kirkwood
Gritter
Iowa Hall
KCC
Marland
Iowa Room
Amana Room
Glitter Room
D. Peterson
L. LeBuhn
Kirkwood Community Education
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