Beekeeping Easing Sought in Cedar Rapids City Rules
Cedar Rapids officials push to simplify beekeeping permits for residents. The plan would allow beehives with standard rules on water supply hive limits and neighbor notification, replacing the current conditional use permit process. Supporters cite pollination benefits and safety in urban agriculture efforts.
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Iowa DOT road salt lesson inspires Prairie Point students
Cedar Rapids ninth graders learned how road salt works from Wilfrid Nixon of the University of Iowa. He explained brine use, salt efficiency, and how GPS trackers aid plows, noting Iowa leads in pre-storm treatment and salt conservation. Students saw real-world links to civil engineering.
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Cedar Rapids man faces new drug charge in high speed bus crash case
James F. Surrett, 46, was charged Wednesday with felony possession of methamphetamine and misdemeanor paraphernalia after a Feb 10 chase ending in a multicar crash near Riverside Park. He previously faced charges of attempting to elude and driving while barred. Four students and two staff on the Cedar Rapids School District bus were unharmed. a truck driver and her child were treated for non life threatening injuries. Surrett has a lengthy criminal history including prior meth, cocaine, assault on officers and parole violations. A warrant is out for his arrest.
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The Gazette Address and Subscription Details
The Gazette publishes daily from Cedar Rapids Iowa 52401 with mail and carrier rates listed. Subscription rates show $7 weekly or $364 yearly for in town delivery and $468 yearly for out-of-state seven day service. Contact numbers for subscription service and general office are provided.
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