Bishop's restaurant at Westdale Mall closes after legal woes
Westdale Mall's Bishop's restaurant owner Curt Pooley cites weather, legal and financial problems as the cause. Two harsh winters and cash flow issues tied to a May 2007 partnership breakup led to the closure. Staff may transfer to a Bishop's opening in Waterloo Crossroads Mall.
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Minnesota motels donate furniture to flood victims
Two Country Inn and Suites in Minnesota will donate about 80 rooms worth of furniture to Cedar Rapids flood victims. Hy-Vee provided trucks for hauling. Judy Fries, organizer, says the project serves Cedar Rapids residents who registered with the Community Recovery Center for assistance.
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Iowa City campus saves energy with single heat and power system
The University of Iowa power plant reduced carbon by 0.069 million metric tons in 2008 by generating heat and electricity from coal natural gas and oat hulls. The EPA praised UI as part of the Combined Heat and Power Partnership for cutting greenhouse gases. The plant supplies about 30 percent of electricity and all steam for campus and hospitals.
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County seeks new offices as Westdale leases end
Linn County supervisors direct staff to scout alternative office space as Westdale Mall leases expire April 30. Fifteen to seventeen county offices have used the space since the flood, with no assurance of extension from mall owners. FEMA reimbursements for rent are uncertain and delaying decisions.
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Linn assessor chosen amid salary dispute in Linn County
Julie Kester, a 26 year Linn County assessor veteran, is named to replace retiree Tom Brunow. She promises improved online access and GIS mapping as state equalization looms. A key dispute centers on whether salaries should rise 3.5 percent to attract talent, with schools pushing freeze and cities/counties advocating the hike.
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Budget blowout sale hits Iowa but not real goods
A satirical column portrays Iowa’s budget shortfall as a dummy clearance sale. It lists absurd deals like road closure kits and rent-a-troopers, lampooning state power and regents’ assets while urging readers to contact the columnist for more. The piece questions governance while casting state items as open for purchase.
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Iowa City officials consider 3 percent raises for elected leaders
Johnson County Compensation Board recommends a 3 percent raise for five supervisors and county officers for the year starting July 1. Four voted for the proposal with two dissenters citing economy. The supervisors will vote next, with law allowing only adoption or reduction.
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Officials’ salary recommendations listed for county posts
Attorney Janet Lyness current 117 714 proposed 121 245 Sheriff Lonny Pulkrabek 91644 94393 Auditor Tom Slockett 71152 73287 Recorder Kim Painter 70912 73039 Treasurer Tom Kriz 70912 73039 Supervisors Harney Meyers Neuzil Sullivan Stutsman 49532 51018
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