Getty calls off Cedar Rapids landfill methane deal
Getty Synthetic Fuels cancels its 20 year lease to tap methane at the Cedar Rapids landfill. The firm cites economic non viability after evaluating the site. City gains the six drilled wells and research data while weighing uses to heat local buildings or feed the water treatment plant near Bertram.
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City to designate Dr Martin Luther King Jr Week
The Cedar Rapids City Council is expected to approve a resolution designating next week as Dr Martin Luther King Jr Week. The document highlights King's call for non-violent social change and urges citizens to engage in activities marking his 55th birthday.
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Cedar Rapids considers 20 percent rise in building permit fees
The Cedar Rapids City Council informal approval targets building permit fee increases, effective for projects up to 3000 dollars, plus higher per square foot rates for larger jobs. Department head Herman Frueh says current fees fail to cover paperwork and inspections, with proposed changes set to raise costs from 5 to 10 dollars for small projects and adjust scale for larger valuations.
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Parking loan delays decision on First Avenue signal
City Council defers action on adding a pedestrian friendly traffic signal at First Avenue and 10th Street West. IDOT would fund part of the project but requires removal of parking on both sides between Ninth and 11th streets. A mid block pedestrian activated signal is being explored with engineer Mel Meyer to seek IDOT approval and funding.
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Three charged with drunk driving in Linn County
Three people were arrested and charged with drunken driving in Linn County. Donald D. Anderson, 59, was cited after a 4:30 p.m. arrest at Sixth Street and Eighth Avenue SW and faces additional traffic device disobedience charges. Dale A. Yocum, 67, of Iowa City, was taken into custody at 6:20 p.m. Monday on Fifth Street SE with added counts for disobeying a traffic signal, no headlights, and obstructed view. Nancy L. Keilholtz, 35, was arrested at 12:08 a.m. Tuesday near First Avenue NW and charged with disobeying a stop sign and driving with a suspended license.
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Linn District Court sentences multiple Cedar Rapids defendants
In Linn District Court, Robert D. Rooks Jr 40 received seven days for a second offense drunk driving. Paul J. Baumhoefener 19 drew 29 days and probation for multiple charges including second offense drunk driving and criminal trespass linked to June 26 vandalism in Troy Mills. Leslie Sommerville 21 faced 173 days suspended to probation after a third offense drunk driving. Jack Brazier 19 faces up to five years for criminal mischief with revocation of prior sentences. Dale McAfee 30 gets six days plus two years probation for second offense drunk driving. Michael Hacker 28 serves six days of 90, Samuel Vernon 29 gets a suspended up to five years with probation on third offense. Richard Eberhardt 19 receives two years probation on reduced weapons and assault charges. Robert Steggall 28 gets 26 days credit for reduced assault charge from burglary case. David Londrigan 18 placed on a year’s probation for reduced criminal trespass linked to burglary. Fay Bergstad 22 faces marijuana delivery charges. Michael Kummerfeldt 22 on three years probation and $2000 fine for third offense drunk driving. The docket spans alcohol, trespass, assault, burglary and drug cases.
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Cedar Rapids
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Troy Mills
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Mount Vernon
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Palo
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Samuel H. Vernon
Richard Eberhardt
Robert A. Steggall
David D. Londrigan
Fay M. Bergstad
Michael A. Kummerfeldt
New air link from C R to San Francisco via Frontier Horizon
Cedar Rapids travelers gain a Denver via San Francisco option as Frontier Horizon launches January 9 from Denver with direct flights to San Francisco. Frontier Horizon, a Frontier Holdings Inc subsidiary, will use Boeing 727 jets while existing Frontier service to Cedar Rapids continues with 737 aircraft. Travelers from Cedar Rapids connect through Denver at 7:40 a.m. or 3:31 p.m. to reach San Francisco on Horizon at 9:03 a.m. or 8:05 p.m. Denver time.
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Settlement reached in Cedar Rapids song copyright case
An out-of-court settlement settles a dispute over five songs performed at Hopp's Ranch in southwest Cedar Rapids last July without copyright permission. Willard Hopp agrees to pay $2,467.80 for infringing copyrights held by T.B. Harms Co Tulsa Time Milene Music Inc Southern Nights Music Co Halnat Publishing Co United Artists Music Co Inc Wasnt That a Party.
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His and hers family tension and advice from Dr Brothers
A reader asks about stepparent tensions as two blended families clash. Dr Brothers advises consistent love fairness and recognizing each child as an individual to reduce rivalry and build trust. A second letter questions loss of sex drive despite success. expert cites job stress fatigue diet exercise and potential sperm count decline as factors.
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Joseph Rosner
Bride and guests pay own meals sparks Abby reply
Dear Abby advises the bride to cover guests dinners to avoid selfish appearances and to economize elsewhere. The letter writer and six close friends face criticism over a personal wedding plan with family and a modest ceremony.
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