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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 04, 2024

Page

29

Hiawatha grows from small town to bustling city

Fay Clark and 45 founders started Hiawatha in 1950 as Linn County’s 17th city. By 2022 its assessed value reached $823.51 million, up from $674.25 million in 2018 and $3 million in 1971. Growth stems from new commerce and 688 acres ready for development.

Iawatha Fay Clark Hiawatha Linn Dennis Marks Marks

Housing Forecast Breakfast in Cedar Rapids Metro Area

The Gazette hosts a housing development forecast discussion as part of its Business Breakfast series. Panelists include Drew Retz of Jerry's Homes Cedar Rapids Jennifer Pratt Cedar Rapids planning director Patrick Parsley Hiawatha planning director and Kim Downs Marion deputy city manager with Zack Kucharski as moderator. The event runs 7 30 to 9 a.m. Tuesday at the Geometric Building Cedar Rapids tickets cost 5 50 dollars and include a light breakfast and networking.

Cedar Rapids- Marion-Hiawatha Gazette Drew Retz Jerry's Homes Cedar Rapids Jennifer Pratt City of Geometric Building 12Th Ave. SE

BBB warns of Facebook Marketplace scams rising nationwide

The BBB reports a rise in scams on Facebook Marketplace especially for big ticket items. Scammers pose as legitimate sellers using escrow promises via third parties like Amazon or eBay, demanding wire transfers or prepaid cards. Always inspect items in person and report scams to BBB Scam Tracker. Bobby Hansen, regional director for BBB Cedar Rapids, urges vigilance.

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Enriching lives of pets at Dog Star Enrichment

Marion correspondent Steve Gravelle reports on Dog Star Enrichment Pet Care run by Sarah Chavis. The state licensed facility offers dog and cat day care boarding with mind and body stimulation, social play, and reinforcement training to address owner concerns. Cooper the silver Lab and Grandma Tilly the miniature Australian shepherd greet clients on a wintry Tuesday.

Marion Dog Star Enrichment Pet Care Sarah Chavis Cooper Silver Lab Grandma Tilly Dog Star Chavis Nellie Hiawatha Jim Slosiarek the Gazette

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