Norway fire chief quits after losing election
Norway city council to discuss fire department after election of Garold Lerch as fire chief over Lee Gisvold. Gisvold and three family members resign. Lerch vows continued training but less than prior chief. Mayor Furman says safety issues will be addressed tonight in Benton County community near Cedar Rapids.
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Worm vermiculture project turns waste into worm fuel for Iowa ranch
The Hofmanns run a year round indoor vermiculture pilot at D&D Ranch in Iowa raising Eisenia fetida red worms since 1997. They received a 126701 grant to expand, harvest worm castings and provide bait, feeding 60 beds and selling 200 pounds of worms in peak fishing months.
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Boyson Road extension funds delayed by council
Marion city officials pause a request for 300000 federal funds for the Boyson Road extension citing higher projected costs. City Manager Jeff Schott favors delaying the funding request until cost estimates are finalized. The plan splits the project into two phases with Phase One this year covering right of way, grading, and paving between Alburnett Road and 10th Street.
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Marion to Geode Street Phase II paving debated
City officials discussed paving the Marion area east of Geode Street to 10th Street in 2001 or 2002. Funding limits may push the project to multiple phases, with costs rising if intersection design changes are needed. Council tabled the resolution to Jan 20 while awaiting full cost figures. May or Vic Klopfenstein and council members Speral and Lammers were sworn in after re election. Walter Cram replaced Dan Reeves and was sworn in to complete Reeves term.
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Linn-Mar students exceed reading goal as awards noted
Linn Mar Middle School students read 6000 books during the year with efforts to reach 2000 books per grade level by year end. Eighth grader Neel Upadhye wins Outstanding Performance Awards from the Iowa State Bar Association for mock trial participation.
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Library offers early dismissal programs in Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids Public Library runs two one hour Read and Create programs in children's services on the second floor. The events for ages five and up are at 2 p.m. on Wednesday featuring a snowman windsock and on January 26 at 2 p.m. with stories about groundhogs and a pop-up puppet. Registration is required, call 398-5123.
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Cedar Rapids Holiday Tree and Yard Waste Collection
The Solid Waste and Recycling Department will collect Christmas trees and yard waste today through January 21. Place natural trees out before 7 a.m on collection days, unbagged and decoration free. Flocked trees go with regular garbage. Natural trees may also be taken to Indian Creek Nature Center through January 23.
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