Cedar Rapids Ends City Dog Licenses With Rabies Tags
Cedar Rapids City Council approved on first reading an ordinance to replace dog licenses with rabies vaccination tags for dogs and cats. The change could cost three city employees and prompts potential county licensing reinstatement debates as officials weigh public health revenues and records.
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Lonnie Zingula
Cedar Rapids
Linn County
Recorder’s Office
County Health Department
Keith Erickson
Board of Supervisors
Jim Houser
Lumir Dostal
Janu
EPA warns of thallium in Cedar Rapids private wells
An EPA inquiry near Mount Vernon Road SE outside Cedar Rapids found elevated thallium levels in six of 15 private wells. Tests in August and again in November prompted health guidance as officials consider alternative water supplies if results remain high.
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Dick Hogan Gazette
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Mount Vernon Road
Cedar Rapids
EPA
Bill Landis
Kansas City
Elizabeth Koesterer
Landis
Koesterer
Hart
Linn County drug arrests reported in two investigations
Linn County officials say the Metro Drug Unit arrested residents in two investigations. Clayton Smith, 35, was charged with two counts of delivery of prescription drugs to an undercover officer in June 1993 and held on 60 000 bail. Betty Jane Smith, 34, charged with three counts of delivery to an undercover officer in June 1993 and held on 90 000 bail. Theodore Hinrichsen, 31, charged with delivery of cocaine to an undercover officer last September. released to corrections after court. Robert Melton, 31, charged with possession with intent to deliver and released after court.
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Linn County
Clayton Smith
1860
County Home Rd
Marion
Betty Jane Smith
15Th St. NE
Theodore Hinrichsen
Higley Ave. SE
Department of Corrections
Robert Melton
J. St. SW
Cityline Calendar and Lottery Updates for Cedar Rapids Area
Listings for December 8 meetings across Linn County including planning, health services advisory, E-911, housing, safety, and school board sessions. Christmas events in Marion Manchester and Elkader plus theater and concert notices. Lottery results and numbers for Powerball, Lotto, Cash games and daily picks.
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Linn County Regional Planning Commission
Cedar Rapids City Hall
Linn County Health Services Program
Mercy Medical Center
Cedar Rapids
Sixth St
Linn County
Witwer Build
Vital Statistics Mercy and St Luke’s births and notices
Birth announcements list several newborns with dates December 6 and 7 from Mercy and St Luke’s facilities, naming families and addresses in Marion Vinton Robins Hiawatha and Cedar Rapids. The page includes verification totals and gas and electric company tallies for the year through December 5.
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ST. Luke’s
Debra Henderson
Vinton
Heather
Tracey Murray
E. Clark St
Hiawatha
Dina
CJ Wachendorf
Robins
Dawn
Patrick Cannon
Daleview Dr
Marion
Tammy
Christopher Tesar
Fruitland Bivd
Anita
Patrick Kaplan
25Th Ave
Stacy
David Utter
Monticello
Officials press for centralized city purchasing in Cedar Rapids
City Auditor Bob McMahan and Finance Commissioner Lyle Hanson push for an agent to coordinate bulk buys across departments. They argue annual savings could reach $900,000, mainly from process changes and bulk purchasing of auto and office supplies. Safety Commissioner J D Smith opposes the agent reporting to the auditor. Transit Director Bill Hoekstra supports the idea but cautions against mandates.
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Lyle Hanson
Ben
Lonnie Zingula
Cedar Rapids
Bob McMahan
McMahan
Hanson
J.D. Smith
Smith
General Services Department
Transit
Bill Hoekstra
City council approves phased rate hikes for water and sewer
The council voted 5-2 to raise wastewater rates by 35 percent and water rates starting with a 24 percent minimum increase. Rates take effect January 1 with bills after March 1, and monthly billing begins. Construction funding aims at a $50 million plant and $41 million sewer upgrades with on line target around 2000. Public protest occurred as hearings continued into the night.
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Horowitz
Karen Kubby
Jim Throgmorton
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Fylona
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Cedar Rapids Community School Board
Cedar Rapids Organization of Teacher Associates
Educational Service Center
Second Ave
City Square Park
The
Marion Small Business Committee
Manchester
Singmaster
Keota
County Line Road
Osborne Center
Elkader
Old Creamery Theatre Company
Amana Colonies
Jefferson High School
Liars Theatre
Campbell-Steele Gallery
Riverside Theatre
Iowa City
Robert Kocher
Hickok Hall
Coe
CSPS
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Southgate
Northland Square
Cornell/Coe College
Sinclair
Washington Concert Choir
Madrigal Singers
Washington Orchestra
Washington High School
U of
Clapp
U of Campus
Linn County Health Department
13Th St. NW
Econofoods East
List St. NE
Illinois Lottery
Jodie
Chris Hanzelka
Falcon
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Joel Schmidt
Larick
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Nick Sagan
Robert W. Chapman
Toddville
Dorothy K. Frank
Terry N. Trimpe
Lisbon
Pamela J. Curran
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Golden Valley
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Jennifer E. Rawson
War Rapids
Craig E. Davis
Judy C. Dimmitt
Solon
Eugene O. Schmelzer
Myrna B. Tangeman
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Barbara J. Lee
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