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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 2009
Page
2
Today in Cedar Rapids and Iowa City expect high temperatures and overnight lows. Forecast indicates mild conditions and light winds with no precipitation expected tonight.
The report lists a flood watch in effect with a high of 37 and a low of 20 degrees. Reading notes show clear to partly cloudy conditions and temperature swings across the day in Iowa City.
Wisconsin Brass Quintet performs at 7 30 p m at Riverside Recital Hall Iowa City free. Christmas Convocation at 11 a m and 7 30 p m Sinclair Auditorium Coe College Cedar Rapids free. Iowa Vanguard Jazz Collective at 6 30 p m Koehler History Center Cedar Rapids 10 15 member 15 non member. WPA at CSPS Legion Arts 7 p m Cedar Rapids 25 at the door. Todd legionarts org.
Calendar notes Brucemore hosts holiday mansion tours from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 2160 Linden Dr SE Cedar Rapids with $7 adults $3 youth and $5 members. Santa Snacks and Stories run 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. with admission for non-member children $7 and members $5. World AIDS Day Candlelight Vigil is 5 to 6:30 p.m. at Peoples Church Cedar Rapids free. Tot Time and Toddler/Preschool sessions listed at local libraries. Contact details include phone numbers and emails.
The Gazette corrects that Peter Hach Sr built the tavern and bottle works in 1901 at 1326 Second St SE. A reporter's error led to the wrong first name in Saturday's issue. Readers may call to comment or seek correction at the listed numbers.
The Gazette, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, lists subscription options with weekly and yearly rates for various delivery methods. It provides addresses and phone numbers for subscription service and office contact, noting AP news rights and postmaster address.
Public contact numbers listed for Cedar Rapids and Iowa City staff including general news, circulation, tip line, and toll free lines for readers seeking information or assistance.
The Gazette highlights commitment to the future by printing with soybean ink and using recycled newsprint. It urges readers to drop newspapers at City Carton on Ingleside Drive or at nearby recycling locations.
A schedule of public meetings includes the Civil Service Commission at Marion City Hall at 7 15 a.m. Linn County Community Empowerment Governance Board at United Way of East Central Iowa at 1030 Fifth Ave SE 3 30 p.m. College Community School District boardroom at the Educational Service Center 4 p.m. Marion City Council work session at City Hall 4 p.m. Linn Soil and Water Conservation District Office at 3025 Seventh Ave Marion 7 p.m. Fairfax Public Library board of directors at Fairfax Public Library 7 p.m. Hiawatha Library Board of Directors at Hiawatha Public Library 150 W Willman St 7 p.m. Iowa City Council at City Hall.
Monday results show Iowa $100000 Cash Game numbers 1 2 7 9 27 and Pick 3 5 6 2 6 6 5 3 3 0. Lotto includes 3 7 22 26 50 52 with a 48 jackpot and $15.5 million prize.
Key events on December 1 include the 1824 U.S. presidential election decision by the House of Representatives among Adams Jackson Crawford and Clay, the 1909 Degania Alef kibbutz founding, Rosa Parks 1955 Montgomery bus refusal and arrest sparking a boycott, and the 1989 Gorbachev Papal Vatican meeting.
Cedar Rapids Gazette reports Zetter Communications will sponsor the 2010 Freedom Festival with more details to be revealed at 11 a.m. at the Cedar Rapids Museum of Art. The event runs June 13 to July 4, its 27th year, ending with the July 4 Celebration of Freedom.
GazetteOnline com and KCRG TV9 host today coverage of the Freedom Festival events. About 300000 attended the 2009 festival, a year after the event shrank to a Labor Day weekend format following Cedar Rapids 2008 flood impacts. The Festival is backed by Gazette Communications and local media outlets including KCRG Hoopla and Edge magazines. Saturday features a 6 pm Fire & Ice Festival parade in downtown Cedar Rapids co sponsored by the Freedom Festival and the Cedar Rapids Downtown District.
Johnson County Jail inmate Justin A. Marshall is held on 100000 cash bond amid the Oct 8 killing of John Versyot at Broadway Condominiums. Police say Marshall offered shifting alibis and failed polygraphs while investigators pursue leads. no suspects named and the case remains active.
North Liberty police officers have formed a new collective bargaining unit represented by Public Professional and Maintenance Employees Local 2003. The unit includes ten officers plus the chief and command staff and targets a July 1 contract start. The Iowa PERB certified the unionization and talks to begin on wage and benefits.
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