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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 2003
Page
32
Leo, a novice illustrator, pursued a children's book years after starting it, working with Amber to edit Marcel and the Dirtball for kids at library story hours. The 30th anniversary theatre plans and bookstore availability are noted, with possible future puppet adaptation teased.
PETA demonstrated December 8 at Joe Pickar's Davenport home, criticizing experiments on cats and rats linked to spinal adjustments. Iowa City police report a rise in underage alcohol violations after a new ordinance restricting 19 and under patrons. Residents near Newport Township oppose Johnson County road expansion plans to extend Prairie Du Chien and Newport roads, citing environmental concerns and loss of rural character.
The Iowa City school district will delay initial salary and insurance talks with about 800 teachers until state funding details emerge. The teachers union seeks an 8.1 percent raise for one year, costing about 3.54 million, while the district aims to cut annuities and shorten winter break to fund increases and energy savings. Negotiations begin in January with four labor groups.
Kalona council approves Engberg Anderson contracts totaling 91 140 for design work on the 1 4 million library project. First payment of 12 000 to the Milwaukee firm will be covered by city reserves and later reimbursed from capital loan notes.
Trinity United Methodist Church of Riverside presents a two night event titled Outside the Inn. Saturday offers a lasagna dinner at 6 pm and the show at 7 30 pm with dinner tickets six dollars. Sunday features only the 7 30 pm production with advance reservations free of charge. A freewill donation is welcomed each night.
The Log gathers incident notes from Johnson County and Iowa City safety offices and the county attorney on file with The Gazette for Eastern Iowa readers.
Three individuals face O W I charges in Iowa City with times and locations listed. Lenette Smith 35 of 1926 Broadway Apt B at 10 13 p m Monday. Terrance Miller 23 of 810 Page St at 1 40 a m Tuesday. Scott Stutler 37 of 1242 Sunset St at 2 37 a m Saturday.
The Second Annual Iowa City Federation of Labor Awards Program will be held at 6 p.m. on Thursday at the First Avenue Club. David Skorton of the University of Iowa delivers the keynote on direct and positive management labor communication. Jean Martin of AFSCME Local 12 receives a lifetime contribution award and Amnesty International’s local chapter earns the organizational award for aiding working families justice. A reception with cash bar and buffet dinner follows. tickets are $5. Contact Patrick Hughes for details.
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