Cedar Valley Humane Society board members resign
Cedar Valley Humane Society in Cedar Rapids saw two board members step down this week. Board President Bernie Lettington confirmed Bill Stone and Kathleen Pegg submitted their notices and said the board continues to seek new members amid prior leadership changes at the shelter.
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Fire Destroys Northwest Cedar Rapids House
A single story home at 1925 20th St NW was a total loss after a Tuesday afternoon fire. Fire crews arrived by 3 25 pm and found heavy smoke. a neighbor forced entry to try to save two dogs, both perishing in the blaze. Red Cross aided owners Russell and Desiree Bowers and their three children.
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On Your Mind Letters about local life and thanks
Reader shares thoughts on court house visits and public service. A citizen thanks deputies who helped capture a dog and saves a life after a gate was left open near Memorial Drive SE. Special thanks to bystanders in the area.
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Solid Waste Board Cuts Asbestos Fee for Demolition Material
Cedar Rapids Linn County Solid Waste Agency votes 5-3 to set asbestos waste disposal at 90 dollars per ton for about 65 000 tons from the Sinclair meatpacking plant demolition, saving roughly 2 million dollars. City and county leaders cite disaster-relief funding concerns and future liability protection as reasons for the compromise.
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Cedar Rapids aids Haiti with donated food shipment
A Cedar Rapids food drive ships 58 pallets of cereal oatmeal granola bars and fruit snacks to Port-au-Prince Haiti. Outreach International will distribute via Food for the Poor, with plan for future soy protein packs and local farming aid.
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Linn auditor sues supervisors over staffing clash
Linn County Auditor Joel Miller sues the Board of Supervisors claiming they interfered with his office powers and blocking his appointment of a deputy auditor. The dispute began after Miller removed Deputy Sue Wold and sought an internal audit focus, while supervisors oppose a deputy under the auditor’s control.
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Diabetic Foot Ulcer Study Invites Participants
Adults with diabetes and an open foot sore may join a University of Iowa study to assess infection risks over six months at the USHC orthopedic clinic. Compensation is available. Call 1-877-386-9102 for details.
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