City Hall basement repairs eyed after ceiling collapse
City leaders estimate up to 750000 dollars to repair the City Hall basement ceiling above Linn County Emergency Management Agency quarters afterJanuary 3 damage. The plan includes 17310 dollars for fixture removal and 70000 dollars for asbestos abatement to enable a structural study and repairs.
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Israeli official foresees continued violence amid peace talks
Iowa City remarks by Deputy Consul General David Roet warn clashes will likely rise before a peace agreement. He cites recent Israeli missile strikes on a Palestinian officer and a Palestinian group leaflet threatening more violence. Roet notes broad Israeli public support for peace but says talks resume only after violence ends. He predicts less hands on mediation from President Bush but U.S. support remains.
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HACAP Center Extends Hours For Heating Help
HACAP announces extra Saturday hours at the Urban Family Resource Center in Cedar Rapids to assist low income families with energy assistance. The center at 1328 Second Ave SE will open on Saturday and March 17 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Call 366-7632 for details.
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Cedar Rapids district seeks heating funds from state panel
The Cedar Rapids school board asked the School Budget Review Committee to allow paying heating bills from cash reserves. Officials warned dipping reserves risks higher bond-interest costs and urged a 25 cent levy increase to rebuild reserves and recoup nearly 600000 in heating costs. The board also raised summer school fees and approved Kirkwood Community College Career Edge in high schools.
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Cedar Rapids District Eyes Inter district Middle School Sports
Cedar Rapids school board agrees to discuss inter district athletic competition with Iowa City amid scheduling and program differences. Officials note cost and gender equity issues, with concerns over seventh grade football and unequal sport offerings.
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al Smith
Keith Westercamp
Ann Rosenthal
TV court show seeks Johnson County small claims fodder
The syndicated Power of Attorney eyed Johnson County Courthouse dockets for entertaining small claims to fit its format. A University of Iowa law student would sift cases while Des Moines and Iowa City stringers gather material. the show pays litigants travel and lodging, with celebrity lawyers like Darden and Fieger highlighted.
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Stacey van Allen
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