Senior center could anchor new Linn County Public Health hub
Linn County officials discuss a proposed 50 000 square foot Public Health building at 1019 Seventh St SE that would also house a senior center and Child and Youth Development Services. The plan, costing about 10 million dollars, may require a 6 cent tax levy per 1000 dollars and aims to centralize senior services once offered across Witwer Center sites. Local groups including Older Adult Advocacy Group seek input on activities space needs and funding while highlighting benefits of a centralized public private hub.
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MedQuarter Medical District
Linn County Board of Supervisors
Witwer
Iowa
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Langston
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Abbe Health Center
Horizons
Witwer Center
Ben Rogers
Democrats and Republicans coordinate satellite caucus voting plan
Iowa party leaders partner with Microsoft to run a tele caucus for 99 counties and 1,681 precincts. They train volunteers to collect data, test for glitches, and prepare at nearly 1,700 sites if weather disrupts caucus night. Participants will receive numbers to vote by phone with realignments possible.
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Republican Party of
Iowa
Andy McGuire
Microsoft
Kaufmann
McGuire
Linn County debates raising minimum wage and forming a working group
Local officials discuss a possible Linn County minimum wage hike to 10.10 per hour, with support from Linn County supervisors and Marion and Cedar Rapids leaders. A study by Iowa Policy Project says 18 400 workers would benefit, boosting spending with no job loss. Officials from Cedar Rapids Metro Economic Alliance offer input. Governor Branstad signals possible state action if a bill reaches his desk.
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Board of Supervisors
Corbett
Linn County
Marion
Nick Abou Assaly
Iowa Policy Project
Doug Neumann
Cedar Rapids
Bers
Terry Branstad
Linn
Brent Oleson
Iowa
Stabbing investigated after man appears at hospital
Police probe a 20-year-old man with non-life threatening stab wounds who arrived at Unity Point Health St Luke's with a second 20-year-old man arriving about an hour later. A third person was at 59 Dartmouth St SW as officers assess a dispute and possible involvement. No arrests reported.
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Cedar Rapids
Public Safety
Greg Buelow
Unity Point Health-St. Luke’s Hospital
Buelow
Dartmouth St. SW
Dartmouth
Iowa Lottery Results Reported For Midday And Evening Draws
Wednesday numbers show Pick 3 Midday 2 3 2 and Evening 6 3 0. Pick 4 Midday 7 8 1 4 and Evening 0 1 8 7. All or Nothing Midday 2 3 5 6 7 8. Evening 2 3 6 7 9 11. Powerball 4 8 19 27 34 plus Powerball 10. Jackpot $1.5 billion. Hot Lotto 2 3 18 21 30 with Hotball 1.
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