Cedar Rapids tests methane heat from landfill
Cedar Rapids City Council approves a pilot to heat landfill buildings with methane and to study feasibility and cost of piping gas to the water pollution control plant near Bertram. Engineer Rich ard Ransom notes potential costs of about 2.5 million for processing and transport.
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Residents to speak on Eighth Avenue SW connector plans
Cedar Rapids residents have two public hearings set for February 1 at 9 am and 7 pm to weigh four routing options for the Eighth Avenue SW connector. City officials seek broad input as traffic engineer Mel Meyer previews three new alternates while sticking to the core goal of linking the corridor to the I 380 interchange.
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Marion recalls 20 mph downtown speed limit shift
In Marion Iowa the downtown 20 mph limit is restored after a five month rise to 25 mph. IDOT also set 50 mph on Covington 94 and 45/40 mph on I 380 frontage roads near Collins Road following district and city input.
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Court backs Riley contempt citation in ethics case
A federal appeals panel upheld civil contempt against Cedar Rapids attorney Tom Riley for selling confidential Iowa court documents to attorneys representing toxic shock victims. He was ordered to pay $10,000 in fees to Procter & Gamble.
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City Seeks Color Input on New Water Tower
Mount Vernon residents will vote on the color for the new water tower after a public chart shows about 40 color options. The move invites citizen input through a community survey and public discussion.
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Mount Vernon council hears tower color options
City Hall will display color choices for the Memorial Park tower as residents register preferences. City engineer Steve Vanderah asked the council to decide by March and the Parks and Recreation Commission to weigh in by February. The old silver tower will be demolished after the new one is built, and budget hearings begin Monday. Jackie Douglas and Tom Wieseler were appointed to short unexpired terms on the Parks and Recreation Commission.
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Jackie Douglas
Tom Wieseler
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Wesseler
Union Ads Highlight Local 405 Efforts To Drive Jobs
Cedar Rapids Electrical Workers Local 405 runs newspaper ads to show union contractors are competitive. Members took wage cuts last year to aid competing with non unions, with a $13.90 hourly rate and $8.67 residential scale. About one third of 300 members remain unemployed.
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Fire damages Palo farmhouse from child’s play
A fire caused by a child playing with matches damaged a living room at the Robert Brecke residence on Sisley Grove Road, southwest of Palo. Palo and Atkins volunteers responded before 10:30 a.m. and contained the fire to one room with all occupants safe.
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Robert Brecke
Delmar Jellison
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Sisley Grove Road
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