Science Station revamp pledges pave way to debt retirement
The Science Station reorganizes with a new Cedar Rapids Science Center Inc to oversee finances and real estate while pledges from Hall Perrine Foundation Rockwell Collins and others fund a building purchase at 419 First St SE. Thies says annual fund drive targets 175000 in 2007 plus a 300000 to 500000 cash reserve.
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Cedar Rapids
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Cedar Rapids Science Center Inc
Cedar Rapids Science Center
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Jim Beardsworth
Dennis McMemmett
Dennis Wangeman
Science Station Board
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Iowa County Tickets Drop Across Departments in 2006
Linn and Johnson counties report 2006 ticket totals down from 2005 while Cedar Rapids and Coralville see varied changes. Hiawatha shows the sharpest drop, attributed to officer shortages, and Johnson County deputies post a 33 percent rise due to overtime grants and patrol reassignments.
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Hiawatha Police
Rick Pierce
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Brian Gardner
Linn County Sheriffs Office
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Mincks
Linn County Officials Face Salary Proposals From Board
Recommendations go to supervisors who typically decide in March as they prepare the 2008 budget. The projected $96 million budget would rise $3 million, with sheriff and official salaries proposed to increase to 108 144 and 86 891 respectively. A board member compared the eight elected officials to executives in a $95 million company.
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Linn County
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Four face federal charges in CIETC scandal case
The January 25 arraignment targets Ramona Cunningham Jane Barto Karen Tesdell Arch ie Brooks and John Bargman. Bargman pleaded guilty to conspiracy and misapplication of federal funds and faces 37 to 46 months. he may receive a reduced sentence for cooperation. The indictment covers excess salaries and improper use of funds plus personal benefits.
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Whitaker
CIETG
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