Public presentation planned in March for Cedar Rapids airport expansion
Cedar Rapids Airport Commission set a tentative March 15 public briefing at Five Seasons Center if available to discuss Ralph Burke Associates expansion plans. The proposed $19.19 million project includes road relocation and land purchases, with 90 percent federal funding. The Emil Vondra 80 acre parcel priced at $324,500 was approved for purchase with Vondras’ advised consent sought. Construction could start late summer pending land acquisition. three safety officers were approved and routine reports accepted.
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Five Seasons Center
Ralph Burke Associates
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Emil Vondra
Vondras
Jack Chapman
Harold Bogert
Edgewood Road
Air Service
Ozark
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Weight limit placed on Cedar Rapids viaduct lane
Cedar Rapids restricts right westbound lane of the First Avenue viaduct to 14 tons after an IDOT inspection found rusted steel beam supports. City will lift the limit this summer after sidewalk replacement with lighter material. Heavy trucks must use the inside lane. city to discuss repairs and future replacement with railroad officials.
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Cedar Rapids
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30Th Street Drive
31St Street
Iowa Department of Transportation
Jon Janda
City Public Services
Janda
IDOT
Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad
Monday Holiday Observed in Cedar Rapids and Surrounding Areas
Many government offices including city county and federal offices close for George Washington Birthday. Meter maids take a day off. liquor stores close. mail service suspended though sanitation workers maintain regular garbage pickups. Kirkwood Community College classes observe a holiday while most stores and schools remain open or in session.
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Kirkwood Community College
Cedar Rapids Gazette Publisher and Rates Notice
The Cedar Rapids Gazette announces its daily and Sunday edition from 500 Third Ave SE Cedar Rapids Iowa with subscription options for carrier and mail editions. Details include rates for Airee Editions and Sunday issues, two week and four week plans, and restrictions on mail subscriptions.
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Third Ave
Cedar Rapids
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Airee
Center Point to Hold Budget Hearing in March
Center Point school board votes to set the annual budget hearing for 8 p.m. Wednesday March 14 preceding the regular meeting. They review a budget worksheet and the year calendar while noting a snow day will reduce future makeups to one day unless more weather arrives.
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Center Point
Oelwein Names Valentine Ball Queen
Leanne Vandersee aged 17 was chosen Valentine Ball queen during the annual Oelwein Jaycees sponsored celebration. The event caps a local Valentine’s Day observance in Oelwein.
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Oelwein
Leanne Vandersee
Oelwein Jaycees
Cedar Rapids seeks ground transportation center funds
Cedar Rapids has submitted an application for a ground transportation center to the Iowa Department of Transportation. Des Moines Sioux City and Davenport also plan submissions. A final UMTA application is due by March 1 with possible approval or denial of planning funds.
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Des Moines
Sioux City
Davenport
IDOT
UMTTA
Tom Aller
Aller
First
Second Streets
Fourth
Fifth Avenues
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