Cedar Rapids delays King Day makeup to Feb 18
Cedar Rapids public schools cancel King Day attendance after a blizzard and makeup the day on February 18. Superintendent Dave Benson rescinded the Jan 21 plan amid NAACP concerns and the board stressed observing the holiday.
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Dr. King
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Courts Award $3 Million to Envirogas in Mount Trashmore Case
The Cedar Rapids/Linn County Solid Waste Agency must pay Envirogas LP 3,027,066 for methane system assets at Mount Trashmore landfill. Arbitrator Dale Peddi cord ruled the payment reflects asset value at dispute start. Agency to use reserves, continue flare operations, and explore future methane options.
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James Brick
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Envirogas LP
Chicago
Solid Waste Agency
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Penford Products Co
Penford
Linn
Sentencing set for Peregrine founder Wasendorf in Cedar Rapids
Russell Wasendorf Sr., 64, founder of Peregrine Financial Group, pleads guilty to stealing up to 200 million from customers. Judge Linda Reade schedules sentencing for 9 a.m. Jan. 31 in Cedar Rapids. He remains jailed in Linn County until then. Peregrine filed for bankruptcy after the fraud discovery. A kidnapping trial for William Roby proceeds in Linn County Court with opening statements expected today. Roby, 51, is charged with first degree kidnapping and may face life if convicted.
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Iowa governor awards bonus to civil rights director
Gov. Branstad approves a 5000 bonus for Beth Townsend citing reduced backlog and improved case processing at the Iowa Civil Rights Commission. Townsend's pay exceeds the 79000 salary cap, and the commission cut non housing backlog from 260 to 118 cases in fiscal 2012, aiming to finish backlog by June.
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Iowa Civil Rights Commission
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Commission
Commission On Track
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Iowa Economic Development Authority
Courtney Kay-Decker
K. Brian London
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