Corridor Forum on downtown recovery set for Feb 15
Public forum Moving Forward in Downtown Cedar Rapids gathers leaders to discuss post flood redevelopment. Speakers include Mayor Ron Corbett, Shannon Meyer, Doug Neumann, Dave Swenson, Gary Ficken, and Amy Wyss with experts available for questions. Moderators are Jeff Tecklenburg and Bruce Aune. Live stream and blog at GazetteOnline.
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Iowa State University
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Small Business Recovery Group
Amy Wyss
Zins Restaurant
Jeff Tecklenburg
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Bruce Aune
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Marion explores cuts to save up to $2 million
Marion Independent School District faces a projected deficit of 1.4 to 2 million dollars for 2010 11. Business Manager Brian Bartz told the school board a list of about 200 cost cutting ideas is under review by the district finance committee.
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Sarah Pinion
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Dick Fredericks
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On Your Mind Readers ask about FEMA funding misconceptions
A reader questions the belief that FEMA funds are free money and reminds taxpayers pay for aid. The letter notes confusion about government assistance and urges clarity on funding and accountability.
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Candy bar idea sparks fee debate on asbestos debris at Cedar Rapids landfill
Cedar Rapids City Council backs a volume based fee plan for asbestos debris from the Sinclair site as the Solid Waste Agency weighs reducing the current 120 dollar per ton charge. Board members debate pricing to reflect high volume handling while a Feb. 16 public hearing is set to decide.
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Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids/Linn County
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Sinclair Meatpacking
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Mount Trashmore
Tom Podzimek
Sinclair
Podzimek
Sam’s Club
Linn
Brent Ole
Son
Jim Houser
Marion
Charlie Kress
Chuck Swore
Pat Shey
Black Hawk County
Shey
Iowa
Fairfax man runs daily with dogs in Palo park
Roger Cassill of Fairfax takes his dogs for a four mile run at Morgan Creek Park in Palo on Monday. The KCRG Weather Lab notes light snow in the area today with stronger winds bringing blowing and drifting snow and much colder temperatures.
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Morgan Creek Park
Palo
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Cedar Rapids G R schools mull 2010 11 tax levy scenarios
Cedar Rapids school board reviews four possible tax levy options for the 2010 11 year with increases over the current 13 92 per thousand. Scenarios assume 10 million cash reserves, 4 2 million staff reductions, funds moved to the infrastructure tax, and state unknowns.
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Meredith Hines-Dochterman
Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Steve Graham
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