Unusual bar fight at Summit Eatery ends with rioting charge
In Iowa City a bar fight at The Summit Eatery and Lounge left two men with head injuries after beer bottles were used. Audrey Pak, 24, of Centennial, Colo., was charged with rioting after allegedly assaulting someone who touched her in an offensive manner. about 12 male companions joined the fracas. Owner Mike Porter described the incident as quick and isolated with finals week crowd still out, noting no business impact.
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Summit
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Conservation district seeks water quality grant in Otter Creek plan
Linn Soil and Water Conservation District requests a 424 077 state grant for a three year plan to improve and protect water quality in the Otter Creek Watershed. Statewide 46 applications seek about 12.5 million with only about 5 million available from the Watershed Improvement Fund. The Cedar River 53 mile impaired segment risks nitrate levels affecting Cedar Rapids drinking water and may require expensive removal equipment.
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Baby boomers reshape views on aging in Iowa
The Gazette seeks Eastern Iowans to share reflections on the baby boomer generation born 1946 to 1964. Readers can email Jim O Nea l at jim.O Nea l gazettecommunications com or call (319) 339 3170 in the Iowa City newsroom to contribute comments.
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Salvation Army reports progress in Christmas appeal in Iowa City
As the final week of the holiday drive nears the Cedar Rapids and Iowa City Salvation Armies report progress toward its 385000 goal. Donnell Hoppes says the Cedar Rapids kettle and mail drive are on target while Iowa City suffers from a bell ringer shortage. Capt. Terry R. Smith notes strong mail appeal but limited kettles due to staffing. Through Dec 13 kettles total 40964 while mail has 54821 toward a goal of 200000. Volunteers are invited at 16 kettle sites. only about five are staffed daily. Call (319) 337-3725 to volunteer.
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Absentee ballots offered for Linn County special elections
Absentee ballots are available for the January 24 elections in the College Community and Linn-Mar school districts at the Linn County Auditor's Office in Cedar Rapids. Voters may request ballots in writing or vote in person by Jan. 20 or the day before the election, with guidelines and contact details provided. Measure details include bonds up to 31 million for a new middle school and renovations, plus 7.5 million for a performing arts auditorium contingent on Measure A. Linn-Mar bonds total 27.5 million for two elementary schools and high school additions and middle school remodels.
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Gazette
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Linn County Auditor’s
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa
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Oak Ridge
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