Panel rejects Veterans Stadium steps variance
The Cedar Rapids citizens Building Board of Appeals rejected the city's request for a variance to avoid repairing or replacing steps at Veterans Memorial Stadium. The dispute centers on three upper deck stairways, 15 wooden left-field pavilion stairs, and guardrails. City officials warn occupancy may be denied without fixes. costs may exceed 25 000 dollars and could reach six figures if structural steel is needed.
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Veterans Memorial Stadium
Volunteers rally as Cedar Rapids clinic moves to new space
Nearly 130 patients lined the halls of the Jane Boyd house on Monday as the Cedar Rapids Free Clinic transition drew a larger turnout. Many patients faced long waits and new applications while volunteers, led by former Cedar Rapids clinic CEO Darlene Schmidt, prepared to support the Community Health Free Clinic and seek grant funding.
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Bobcats resurgence noted across much of Iowa in 19th century report
State wildlife officials say bobcats are now reported in about two thirds of Iowa counties after a long comeback. Daryl Howell notes their downlisting to threatened. efforts to fully delist are under consideration as habitat and land use improve.
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Cedar Rapids Symphony seeks $20000 for capital campaign
Cedar Rapids Symphony representatives asked Linn County Supervisors for 20000 to support a 35 million capital campaign to buy and renovate the building next to the Paramount Theatre at 119 Third Ave SE for a School of Music and offices. The grant could be paid in full or over two fiscal years. The project includes a 750000 endowment and a 750000 Hall Perrine Foundation grant.
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Linn Court News Felony Plea Changes to Misdemeanor
In Linn District Court defendants pled guilty to lesser charges. Ronald D. Brown Cedar Rapids pleaded guilty to second-offense drunken driving with a 1500 dollar fine and 37 days in jail with 30 days suspended and probation. Randy A. Rhodes Cedar was fined 1500 dollars and sentenced to 180 days in jail with credit for 30 days served and probation. Robert W. Hosier Cedar pleaded guilty to drunken driving with 1500 dollar fine and 180 days in jail with probation.
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