Cedar Rapids considers land swap to fund Twin Pines rehab
Cedar Rapids council member Kris Gulick proposes selling city land outside limits to finance Twin Pines Golf Course improvements. He argues against selling a portion of Twin Pines for 1.5 to 2 million dollars, noting much property is small or of limited value while eyeing parcels near Gardner.
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Cedar Rapids
Kris Gulick
Twin Pines
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Cedar Rapids Eyes Land Sale to Fund Twin Pines Renovation
Cedar Rapids council member Kris Gulick proposes selling unused city land near Gardner Golf Course to finance renovations at Twin Pines Golf Course and avoid selling Twin Pines land. The plan targets capital needs for course improvements while keeping Twin Pines assets intact.
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Cedar Rapids
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Iowans urged to use county drug discount cards
County programs in Linn and Johnson counties started in 2006 and 44 Iowa counties now issue drug discount cards through the National Association of Counties. The cards cut prescription costs by more than 20 percent and are available to all residents. Dozens of Corridor pharmacies accept them with the main restriction that insurance or Medicare-covered costs cannot be discounted again.
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Adam Beiz
The
Gazette
How to obtain a discount card in participating counties
Pick up a free prescription drug discount card at most county offices or check with your pharmacy. For details on participating counties and pharmacies visit www.naco.org and click the Prescription Drug Card Program tab.
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Wilton man charged with second degree murder in Iowa City death
Curtis John Fry, 21, is accused of beating 75 year old Jerome August McEwen to death after forcing entry to his apartment between 1 and 3 am. McEwen was described as gentle and religious and attended synagogue weekly. Fry was to appear in Johnson County District Court for an initial hearing.
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Gazette
Iowa City
Curtis John Fry
Jerome August
Patrick” McEwen
McEwen
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Fry
Johnson County District Court
Missouri council killings echo in East Iowa
Iowa city leaders recall past tragedies after a Kirkwood Missouri council shooting that killed three officials and two officers. Cedar Rapids Mayor Kay Halloran cited Mount Pleasant 1986 killings and a rising political path linked to the era while noting the chilling impact on local government.
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The
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St. Louis
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Iowa City
Regenia Bailey
Bailey
Kirkwood
Mount Pleasant
Cedar Rapids
Kay Halloran
Edd King
Tom Vilsack
Halloran
Mount Pleasant mayor killed at council meeting in 1986
Mount Pleasant mayor Edd King was killed during a City Council meeting in 1986 by a resident upset over a sewer backup. The incident recalls a long feud with the city and ties to a Kirkwood, Missouri case. The note appears in reaction on Page 2A.
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