Council OKs master zoning map and family definition
City Council approved most of 19 master zoning map changes and changed the family definition to allow up to five unrelated persons in a dwelling. Controversy centered on a proposed extension of commercial zoning near Mount Vernon Road for a Kmart, which staff supported and the council approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Ryan
Hanover Linn Inc
Jack Jacobs and Associates
Kmart
Mount Vernon Road
42Nd Street
Mercial
Ryan
Dick Koach
Harold Becker
Jack Jacobs
Hanover Linn
Oak Hill
Don Canney
Bob Madson
Hiawatha residents file new petition over group home case
Neighbors near a proposed group home for mentally retarded boys seek to block the owner Mrs Hall from selling to the county. Judge Osmundson had previously dismissed the suit, citing no action against sale or covenants. The amended petition claims a sale contract to the county and quotes covenants allowing suit for violations with $1 000 damages for each neighbor.
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Hiawatha
Linn District Court
Robert Osmundson
Helen Hall
14Th Ave
Dge Osmundson
Hall
Watering trees cuts Christmas fire risk says Cedar Rapids fire dept
Cedar Rapids Fire Department urges fresh trees and thorough watering after cutting the stump for water uptake. Do not burn wrappings, inspect lights for wear, keep six inches between gifts and tree, and use UL labeled outdoor safe sets. Install working smoke detectors and check extinguishers' gauges regularly.
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Jerry Powers
Cedar Rapids
Virgil Johnson
Powers
Johnson
Kenneth Anderson
Fire Prevention Bureau
Anderson
Nicholls Teen Critical After One Car Crash
Vince Elder 16 of Nicholls remained in critical condition at University Hospitals after a Friday night wreck at the Gilbert Street interchange of Highway 6. The car spun out of control and struck a railroad crossing signal around 9:15 p.m. Passenger Mitchell Templeton of West Liberty was treated and released. Victor Braum and John Elder, both of Nicholls, escaped injury.
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Iowa
Vince Elder
Nicholls
University Hospitals
Elder
Gilbert Street
Highway 6
Mitchell Templeton
West Liberty
Victor Braum
John Elder
Linwood Senior Citizens Apartments Planned in Arlington Heights
North American Development Corp plans a 100 unit senior housing complex at First and Johnson NW, costing about 2.5 million. Construction should start in January with completion later in the year. Units 1 bedroom for those over 62. HUD approval provides rent assistance covering the gap between income and rent, with rent not exceeding 25 percent of income. HUD funds do not fund construction.
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Department of Housing and Urban Development
North American Development Corp
Arlington Heights
Ill
Linwood Senior Citizens Apartments
First and
Johnson Avenues
Cedar Rapids police recruitments face applicant decline
Police finished the annual recruiting drive with 31 completed applications for a civil service exam on January 11. Capt. Gary Hinzman notes past years show higher counts, but cautions the final selection pool may still hold many qualified candidates. He mentions competition with other law enforcement and possible impact of the economy. Hinzman insists standards will not be lowered.
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Cedar Rapids
Hinzman
Burglars Busy Thursday Strike in Cedar Rapids Homes
Police report multiple Cedar Rapids burglaries Thursday. Gene Mulherin’s home at 2424 Towne House Drive NE lost jewelry a tape player two rings and a radio valued at 240. Richard Daubenmier’s at 5740 Colorado Drive SW saw losses over 800 including TV stereo turntable three shotguns and tools. Gary McBowen’s 208 12th St SE reported a 450 coin collection and audio gear stolen along with 96 in tapes. Other homes reported break ins with minor or no losses.
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Cedar Rapids
Gene Mulherin
Towne House Drive
Taken
Mulherin
Richard Daubenmier
Colorado Drive
Gary McBowen
12Th St. SE
Elmhurst Drive
18Th Avenue
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Linn County Association For Retarded Citizens
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Gazette
Bob Sample
Johnson Ave
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Bridge
the Gazette
Tae
Stoltzfus Homes
30Th St. N.W
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