Community Forum and Local Arts Spotlight in Cedar Rapids
Letters to the editor urge tightening budgets amid state and local cuts and question the Destination South Side project proposing private investment with labor and tax safeguards. They call for freezing city employee pay rises. The piece also reviews Cedar Rapids Ice Arena activities and local skating talent aiming for the 2005 U.S. Nationals, praising the RoughRiders hockey team and the arena’s facilities. Jo Ann Ferguson and Hank Aubey are mentioned.
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Cedar Rapids
South Side
Linn County
Jim Cannon
Viola Gibson
Hank Aubey
RoughRiders
Jo Ann Ferguson
City blames History Center bind on Cedar Rapids
A December letter argues Cedar Rapids caused the History Center’s financial crisis by ordering its move in the early 1990s. The center faced a $1 million debt due this week. city and county pledged to cover half, while donors focus on new construction.
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History Center
Cedar Rapids
Carolyn Schmidt
DOT urged to fund Lisbon bypass around Mount Vernon
Lisbon residents urge Iowa DOT to honor a four year old plan for a Highway 30 bypass. They claim the DOT promised a safe intra state route and oppose delays that threaten school access and nearby homes. A cross traffic crossing and truck routes are proposed if funding is not approved.
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Iowa Department of Transportation
Mount Vernon
Lisbon
DOT
Guy Geinzer Lisbon
Santa seeks sleigh for Cedar Rapids holiday parade
Autumn Stensland 11 of Ely voices disappointment over the Cedar Rapids parade ending featuring motorcycles for reindeer and Santa in a Jeep. She urges real reindeer and a sleigh next year, noting kids expected a traditional setup and many share the view.
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Cedar Rapids
Santa
Autumn Stensland
Ely
Holiday Ice Show Delights at C R Ice Arena
The Eastern Iowa Figure Skating Club presented A Holiday Fantasy on Ice ICICLES at C R Ice Arena. The show featured participants from beginners to skilled young performers and impressed with its polished staging.
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Eastern Iowa Figure Skating Club
What's Happening Center Point Pancake Breakfast
Community event at LJL Hall on Sunday from 8 a.m. to 12 30 p m. Adults five dollars, age 12 and under two dollars, preschoolers free. Proceeds support local projects.
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Center Point
LJL Hall
Community Event Roundup for Shellsburg to Cedar Rapids
Local listings feature a Shellsburg bake sale at Legion Hall noon to 3 pm with proceeds for the 150th celebration. Andy Rivers Christmas show in Oelwein at Williams Center 7:30 pm with tickets $10. Christmas Craft Day in Dyersville at James Kennedy Public Library with crafts and treats. Cedar Rapids IMAX Dome Theatre hosts homemade ornaments free with museum admission. Cedar Rapids Recreation adds It's a Mess class for preschoolers on Mondays Jan 12 to Feb 9. New Year’s Eve Party at El Kahir Shrine Embassy Club with DJ and champagne. Living Single Again event at Panera Bread. Iowa City Separated Widowed Divorced Support Group. Divorce Care in Cedar Rapids. notices sent to Community Gazette.
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James Kennedy Public Library
Cedar Rapids
McLeod
Busse
Ambroz Recreation Center
Mount Vernon Rd
el Kahir Shrine
Community News Tips Wanted From Gazette Readers
The Gazette seeks ideas about local people with interesting hobbies or unusual careers and invites readers to share recipes. Contact Cedar Rapids Editor Diana Nollen or Iowa City Editor Shelley Oehler with story suggestions.
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