Fairfax farmer blocks sewer route threatening Cedar Rapids link
Fairfax faces an $864000 sewer connection plan in jeopardy as James McCormick refuses to allow easement across his fields. The design phase continues with about $90000 spent from state and federal grants, while Fairfax officials negotiate easement terms and consider progress at a council meeting.
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Cedar Rapids
Fairfax
Virginia Soukup
James McCormick
Bob Fredericks
Fairfax Sewer
Marion schools return to full days this week
Marion public schools resume full days as heat wanes. Marion Independent Superintendent Bob Hale expects full days through week end and notes only extreme heat could trigger early closures. Linn-Mar will decide this afternoon on rest of week scheduling.
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Marion Public
Marion Independent
Bob Hale
Linn-Mar
Glen Easterday
Schedul
Hale
Cedar Rapids man charged with burglary and interference
Eugene T. Anderson 20 of 1409 Bever Ave SE was arrested outside a Marion apartment after allegedly breaking in and dragging a female resident into the parking lot. He faced burglary charges and later interference with official acts for giving an incorrect name to police. The victims, Soonhee Chang and Tae Hyun Chang, spoke through an interpreter. no injuries were reported.
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Cedar Rapids
Marion
Eugene T. Anderson
Bever Ave
Linn County
Anderson
Tama St
Soonhee Chang
Tae Hyun Chang
Chang
Cedar Rapids seeks federal funds for new buses
Cedar Rapids aims to replace 10 old 1965 Flxible buses by 1987 and seeks about 1.1 million dollars a year for four years under UMTA’s fiscal aid plan. A public hearing is set for Oct 5 as the City Council considers applying for capital and operating support.
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Cedar Rapids
Federal Urban Mass Transit Administration
Tom Aller
Marion brief sale seals Cedar Rapids residence swap
Charene Gorden of Cedar Rapids buys the residence at 2905 26th Ave Marion from Mr and Mrs Frederick R Yates of Olathe Kansas. Sale handled by ERA Skogman Realty at 1 30 p m Tuesday. Investigation of a car fire at Seventh Avenue and Seventh Street continues.
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Charlene Gorden
Cedar Rapids
26Th Ave
Marion
Frederick R. Yates
Olathe
Kan
ERA Skogman Realty
Seventh Avenue
Seventh Street
Hopkinton Celebrates 130th With Day of Festivities
Hopkinton marks its 130th birthday with a townwide celebration on main streets. Activities start with an 8 a.m. pancake breakfast and 10 a.m. queen contest, followed by games, booths, and contests through the afternoon. The Lenox College Museum will be open 1 to 5 p.m.
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Hopkinton
Lenox College Museum
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