Cedar Rapids Council Approves 6 Million Jumpstart Loan
The Cedar Rapids City Council approved a short term 6 million loan to the local Jumpstart office to speed housing relief payments for flood victims. The program has committed 21 million but spent about 7 million as state review slows claims verification and duplication checks across five databases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rick Smith
Gazette
Cedar Rapids
State of
Iowa
Federal Emergency Management Agency
FEMA
Pat Shey
Paula Hinzman Mitchell
Hinzman Mitchell
Council
Monica Vernon
Vernon
Chuck Wieneke
Tina Potthoff
Potthoff
Log of alleged crimes in Eastern Iowa public safety logs
The Log reports accusations filed by public safety agencies and county attorney offices in Eastern Iowa. Individuals named include Harriett Franklin charged with driving while license suspended and other offenses in Marion. Kendall Weiss accused in Cedar Rapids. Joshua Charmosta for willful injury and assault with a dangerous weapon. Trace Brown charged with assault causing bodily injury on Second Avenue SE. Maria Garcia accused of domestic abuse assault and related injuries. Jason Roling for assault at Shakespeare's Bar. Cassandra Ledvina accused of burglary and assault in Marion. Meghan Ilten charged with false use of a credit card. Public access to a victim’s identity was refused.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Gazette
Iowa
Harriett A. Franklin
Bentley Dr
Marion
Marion Boulevard
Kendall R. Weiss
Second Ave
Cedar Rapids
First Avenue
Watts
First Ave
No. B
Trace D. Brown
Fifth Ave
Jason Luchtenburg
Second Avenue SE
Maria E. Garcia
Lone Tree
Garcia
W. Lynn St
Jason M. Roling
N. Main St
North Liberty
Shakespeare's Bar
S. First Ave
Iowa City
Cassandra E. Ledvina
34Th St. Dr. SE
Keely Morgan
Ninth St
Morgan
Denea Murillo
Meghan J. Ilten
Pioneer Tri. SE
Kelsey Clarahan
Wal-Mart
Former concrete driver sues over smoking ban firing and discrimination
Kevin McNeil, a former Concrete Supply of Iowa driver, alleges in a Grimes lawsuit he was fired July 18 2008 after reporting a coworker smoking in the break room in violation of the Smokefree Air Act. He accuses racial harassment and retaliation by the firm superintendent Jim Viers and safety manager Gary Eischeld.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DES Moines
Iowa
McNeil
Iowa Department of Public Health
Health Department
Concrete Supply
Company
District Budget Debate Leaves Assessor Salaries Frozen
The Conference Board and county leaders clashed over freezing Assessor's Office salaries amid calls to hold wages. Linn County Supervisor Linda Langston defended competitive pay while Ames urged amendments to halt staff raises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conference Board
Board of Supervisors
Linn County
Linda Langston
Kester
Ames
Tom Wieseler
Mount Vernon
La-La Land
Langston
Vernon school bond vote targets 85 year old building
Marion voters decide Tuesday if to issue 8.8 million in bonds to convert Vernon Middle School, an 85 year old building, into a modern fifth through eighth grade learning center. Supporters cite cramped spaces and outdated facilities while opponents note costs for the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kevin Kane
Marion
Ann Gillaspie
Vernon Middle School
Marion Independent School District
Gillaspie
Vernon
Marion High School
Tom Thurman
Marion School Board
Hiawatha eyes property tax hike and bond issue
Hiawatha prelim budget signals property taxes may rise by 14 to 43 cents per thousand assessed value. Taxable property climbs to 310.9 million with 10.5 million value increase. Final valuations due late this week. council to seek legal proposals and consider a 2.25 million bond for 20 to 30 projects including a fire truck payment and Heritage Green drainage work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiawatha
Cindy Kudina
Bob Rampulla
Kudina
Heritage Green
Also Mentioned on This Page
C.R. Council Oks
Rick.smith
Gazcomm.com
Joshua S. Charmosta
Joshua
Johnson County
Man
Workplace
Adam.belz
Vernon School
the Gazette
Randy Scholer
Meyer & Bergman
Scholer
Frontier Garden Center
Blairs Ferry Road
Thurs
Suet
NYJER
Safflower
Peanuts
Doe A
Agaia
Cats
Kesh
Coralville
Alan
Stuffetconline.com
Au eRe
Williamsburg
Grinnell
Nishings
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!