Warm Cedar Rapids Donations Boost Salvation Army Kettle
By Steve Gravesle A Cedar Rapids resident digs into her purse for a few dollars to donate to the Salvation Army kettle outside Hy Vee on Collins Road NE. Louk says there is a lot of need and locals continue to give despite fewer bills in pockets. Local Salvation Army officials remain cautiously optimistic about holiday generosity amid hard financial times.
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Iowa City Salvation Army kettles exceed half of last year
Capt. Terry Smith, Salvation Army commander in Iowa City, said locals have donated $56,500 through 15 kettles by late November. He noted the drive is on track to match or surpass the prior year as the heaviest need yet unfolds.
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Salvation Army seeks $225000 goal in local drive
Donations to Salvation Army units in Iowa City and Cedar Rapids can be mailed or dropped at offices or made online. Local offices list addresses and phone numbers, with online sites offering donation and bell-ringing volunteer info. The drive aims for a $225000 goal, unchanged for three years, though last year the goal wasn't met.
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Blizzard Prep Urged as Winter Storm Targets Iowa
Emergency officials warn a blizzard may hit today and Wednesday with 50 mph winds and up to a foot of snow by noon Wednesday. Residents should stock food water fuel and warm clothing and be ready for power outages as shelters are arranged in Johnson and Linn counties.
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Johnson County
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KCRG TV9 First Alert Weather Team offers live chats 9 to 10 a.m. and 3 to 5 p.m. Stay current on road conditions and the latest forecast via gazetteonline com and KCRG sources and Local 9.2.
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Winter weather car kit essentials list
Car kits should include Battery cables battery powered radio blankets bottled water emergency flares first aid kit with pocket knife flashlight with batteries gloves hand warmers hats ice scraper matches a small bag of melting salt and sand small broom snack food tow chain or rope and necessary medications.
Iowa City approves 2 percent franchise fee on utilities
The Iowa City City Council approved a 2 percent franchise fee on natural gas and electricity bills in a special meeting 4 to 2 after ties on lower rates. Interim City Manager Dale Helling cited projections that 1 percent could fund more police and fire hires, while some members demanded more financial data before any cut. The preliminary budget details followed.
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Lazette
Iowa City
Dale Helling
Regenia Bailey
Mike O’donnell
Ross Wilburn
Cedar Rapids district approves flood safe site for new admin facility
Cedar Rapids administrators say the district's new administrative services facility at 2933 Ellis Rd NW is not in a flood zone. An elevation study shows the 7.44 acre site will be more than 20 feet above the 2008 flood line, with the land staying dry during the 2008 flood waters. The district bought the land in April and plans to build there, despite past flooding nearby.
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Cedar Rapids
Ellis Rd
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Ellis Road
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