Last meal for VISTA volunteers ends Cedar Rapids program
The Meet and Eat lunch plan for AmeriCorps VISTA volunteers in Cedar Rapids will serve its last meal this week at First Presbyterian Church. Pioneered in August 2008 to aid flood recovery workers, the program peaked at 100 to 150 meals daily, with volunteers logging over 14,500 hours. now about 20 volunteers remain.
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Wythe Willey, longtime cattlemen leader, dies at 68
Wythe Willey, former president of the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association and later its national head in 2002, died after a two year cancer battle at age 68. A Cedar Rapids lawyer and farmer from Maquoketa, he is survived by his wife five children and several grandchildren. A memorial service is planned in Cedar Rapids Wednesday. MARION March district considers geothermal system changes at Vernon Middle School after DNR mandate with Design Engineers and OPN Architects present.
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Food bank shifts to single-trip distribution in Cedar Rapids
Linn Community Food Bank will start a new one trip system next month at First Presbyterian Church basement. Beginning Jan 3 clients may obtain food from 1 to 3 15 p m Monday through Friday with registration requiring photo ID and Social Security proof. The door faces the alley and entry before 1 p.m. is not allowed.
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Traffic cameras in Cedar Rapids to review weather related red lights
Winter drivers face cameras that record red light runs as snow and ice slow braking. Police reiterate officers will review each case and exercise discretion to waive tickets caused by bad weather. If a driver fights a penalty, appeal is possible.
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Edar Rapids
Lois Robison
Marion
Matt McQuerry
Cedar Rapids
Joe Clark
Ann McQuerry
First Avenue
10Th Street
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