City weighs closing Greene Square Park building used by meals program
City Manager Jim Prosser plans to hire a human services planning expert to assess options and establish criteria for closing the Greene Square Park building, which houses the Horizon s run meals program for 19 years. The city spends about $14 000 annually on utilities and maintenance and proposes relocating the program to a nearby site.
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Iowa City man to plead guilty in football ticket scam
Kenyatte Taylor 32 of Bronx faces a Dec 22 plea on forgery fourth-degree criminal mischief and obstructing emergency communications. He allegedly sold fake tickets before the Iowa State game and damaged a phone when 911 was attempted. A second suspect, Kevin Bryant, stands trial soon on forgery and theft charges.
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N.Y
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Decatur
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Cedar Rapids Lutheran High School Initiative Planned
A Cedar Rapids planning group pursues a new Missouri Synod Lutheran High School with 200 to 250 students, a future site, feeder schools, and accreditation. A Texas consultant will study feasibility this summer and visit in January to aid preparations.
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Trinity School
Cedar Falls’ Valley
Higher bail denied in $800000 rural theft case
Judge John Bauercamper refused the state's bid to raise bail for Carl Edward Bailey III 25 of Oronado Mo. He remains free on a 55000 cash bond ahead of an April 18 trial on first degree theft third degree burglary and ongoing criminal conduct. His cousin Steven Bailey is sought in the case.
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Not your mother's church music
Mike Anderson, 50, a St. Mark's Lutheran Church drummer, reflects how contemporary music helps him connect with faith. The pastor says music is a core ministry tool for outreach as churches adopt edgier services beyond traditional hymnody.
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Daniel Dorman
Cedar Rapids
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St. Mark’s
Reflecting on Steven Howard's Death and Shelter Policy
A Gazette columnist argues Howard's death was not his fault and urges community action. The piece questions shelter rules, calls for safer options, and invites readers to submit ideas to Linn County planners for preventing future hypothermia deaths.
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Linn County Community Services
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