22 Jan 2002
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 2002
Page
1
Anna Rose Blayer of Tama dedicated three decades to the Tama and Toledo ambulance services and continues to contribute. The text notes her ongoing volunteer work and local impact. Details point to community service and aging well in Tama.
A committee overseeing C.R. school construction will recommend accepting the low bid. The bid comes in at $60,000 over the approved budget for work at middle schools.
The Arizona company with Cedar Rapids ties introduced a free income tax preparation program. Darlene Schmidt of Marion received the Who Is My Neighbor award at St. Pauls United Methodist Church celebration.
Tomorrow neighbors visit the historic hamlet of Middle Amana in an issue dedicated to its people and past. The feature highlights the friendly residents, local traditions, and the town’s unique heritage.
Cedar Rapids City Assessor Rick Ellars reports heavy use of his new online site listing ownership and assessment values for about 45 000 properties. The service lets residents compare property values with similar homes and access public records previously available by phone or in person.
The assessor's office provides online access at www cedar-rapids-assessor.org and via Cedar Rapids city site by selecting Assessor's Office. This page helps residents search property records and property tax information.
Cedar Rapids entrepreneur Bob Kazimour says a line of credit for a $70 million riverboat casino and hotel to revitalize the Farmstead Foods site is off. He notes a well regarded casino firm promised funds and a foundation but partners withdrew after gauging local sentiment. He cites potential 700 to 800 jobs and local gambling dollars staying home.
David DeMoss of Anamosa unveils a side-lift wheelchair designed to raise a user over obstacles such as beds, reducing caregiver lifting. The 55 year old former penitentiary employee spent four years building the prototype with welded rods, bicycle tires, a winch and more, aiming to grant greater independence to wheelchair users.
The Senate Judiciary Committee advanced confirmation hearings to Thursday for Judge Michael Melloy of Cedar Rapids to the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals and for James Gritzner of Des Moines to the Southern District of Iowa. Local support and presidential nomination momentum point to swift Senate approval.
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