Linn board approves public art ordinance in county
Linn County Board of Supervisors passes a public art ordinance establishing a nine member commission. All capital projects over 50 000 require public art with one percent of costs or another set percentage. Projects may include sculpture fountains mosaics frescoes and more integrated into buildings.
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On Your Mind and Sports Notes from The Gazette
Readers weigh in on topics from the 2010 World Cup opener in Rustenburg to flood wall funding and home repair costs. A Hawk fan celebrates CRF Survivor Tuesday and Big Ten football pride amid season responses and fan sentiment.
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Panel gathers information on children and disasters
The National Commission on Children and Disasters visits Cedar Rapids to study needs of kids during disasters. Amanda Smestad recalls evacuation from Cedar River floods and notes lasting life changes. Commission aims for uniform state and local planning, with final report to Obama and Congress.
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Cedar Rapids family to rebuild halted by buyout decision
A Cedar Rapids family at their fifth address since the flood halted home rebuilding on Fourth Street SW after learning they are eligible for a buyout. Amanda Smestad credits support and communication as crucial while seeking commission guidance. Contact Steve Gravelle at gazcomm.com.
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Cedar Rapids Eyes Medical District to Improve Care Quality
Advocates say a new Cedar Rapids Medical District will boost patient outcomes in a city already rated among the nation’s top for affordable, high quality care. The plan clusters services along 10th Street SE near St. Luke’s and Mercy, with a medical mall project eyed for Second Avenue SE.
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John Helbling
Mercy
Tim Charles
St. Luke’s
Ted Townsend
Orlando
Institute For Healthcare Improvement
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