Toxic waste linked to Kitty Creek near Monticello plant
The Gazette reports that Riddle Inc. possibly dumped hazardous waste into Kitty Creek for over a decade. Chemicals used included copper sulfate and sulfuric acid among others. The EPA cleaned the Monticello building in July after drums were found near Kitty Creek, which feeds the Maquoketa River.
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Details of Hawk's Drug Case Sealed by Court Order
Iowa City police will keep details of the Derrell Johnson-Koulianos drug case under wraps for at least 90 days after a judge ordered the search warrant sealed. Investigators seek to protect the probe and avoid revealing leads that could affect the investigation. The case involves Johnson-Koulianos, a University of Iowa football player, and Brady C. Johnson, with both men arrested at their East Washington Street home.
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Tax cuts loom as uncertain 2011 issues unfold
Cedar Rapids accountant Kevin Ballard warns that congress must extend Bush era tax cuts soon or tax rates revert to Clinton era levels. The compromise would cut employee Social Security from 6.2 to 4.2 percent for a year, affecting payroll software updates and withholding calculations.
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Emerald Knights site chosen for cheaper fire station
Cedar Rapids officials estimate the Emerald Knights block on First Avenue SE as the least expensive option for a new Central Fire Station. City figures show costs $616,000 to $3.1 million lower than two alternate First Avenue SE sites, guiding May or Ron Corbett to vote for that location at Tuesday’s council meeting.
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Central Fire Station Build Costs by Block
Cost estimates for the new Central Fire Station total 22.58 million for Emerald Knights block 23.2 million for Taco Bell block and 25.67 million for History Center block. Includes land but excludes business relocation expenses. In February the council chose the 400 block of Fourth Avenue SE as a site.
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Fire Station Site Proposals Around Downtown Blocks
Potential locations row three sites listed for a new fire station plan. 600 block of First Avenue NE near Taco Bell 2 700 block of First Avenue SE near Emerald Knights 3 600 block of First Avenue SE by History Center.
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