Census kickoff signals sober times for Cedar Rapids
Officials anticipate 2010 Census data to show more uninsured and unemployed residents. Mayor Kay Halloran and Betty Johnson note potential gains in federal funding for flood recovery and services. About 1000 temporary Iowa jobs pay up to 20 dollars an hour as offices open in Cedar Rapids Des Moines and others later. survey shortened to 10 questions.
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Robins City Hall remodel bids approved
City Council accepts four bids totaling 18 444 for City Hall improvements. Avery Enterprises 12 650 Carpets Plus 2 429 Acoustics by Washburn 1 600 Meyer Electric 1 765 were awarded for walls doors flooring ceiling wiring.
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Friends of Cedar Rapids Public Library set up donation drop box
The Friends group opens a donation box at Westdale Mall for the annual sale. Drop items in the east mall parking lot between JCPenney and the former Steve & Barry's. For donations visit the library site or email CRFriends at Gmail. Call Rebecca Bartlett for details.
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Flood survey urges Linn County offices centralized with parking
A Cedar Rapids survey of 400 Linn County residents shows a preference for a single county office site with ample parking and no need for a downtown location. Mindfire Communications conducted the $15,375 study to gauge priorities after the 2008 floods, including flood protection and possible relocation of the courthouse and jail if May's Island is not protected.
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Linn County weighs shared services with city and schools
Linn County officials discuss combining Cedar Rapids city and school district offices with county buildings. Westdale Mall owners offered to sell most of the site for 18.5 million dollars on December 1. A spring decision is expected as talks begin with public input planned for late February or early March.
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City seeks public input on rebuilding neighborhoods
Cedar Rapids city Hall launches a four month planning effort to rebuild flood damaged neighborhoods. Eight workshops are scheduled with kickoff on Saturday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Crowne Plaza Five Seasons Hotel. Over 70 residents have registered. preregistration helps plan staff and lunches.
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City splits flood areas into three zones for recovery
The city divides flood damaged areas into North Central and South zones to guide reinvestment decisions and rebuilding priorities. Council member Jerry McGrane urged residents to join the planning process and share ideas. Contact details for the writer are provided.
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