Cedar Rapids Police tighten two hour downtown parking limit
Cedar Rapids police will begin strict enforcement of the two hour limit at downtown meters. Vanessa Rogers of the Cedar Rapids Downtown District says the policy is old but under enforced now. The aim is to keep 15 percent of spots vacant so customers can make quick trips. Vehicles must move to a different block after two hours. longer stays should relocate to another location or facility. Police will ticket violators and monitor the area closely.
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Cedar Rapids
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Former Iowa mother admits killing two children in Florida
Julie Powers Schenecker admitted slayings of her son at a soccer drive and daughter at home after police found her on the back porch. Authorities say she killed the teens for being mouthy. Schenecker faced detectives after being located covered in blood on a Tampa porch.
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Muscatine High School
Sylvia Carroll
Hiawatha and Coralville bid to host RAGBRAI overnight stops
Coralville and Hiawatha in Linn and Johnson counties bid to host an overnight RAGBRAI in late July, aiming to boost economy. Iowa City Coralville CVB president Josh Schamberger notes this would be a fourth hosting for Coralville and a second for Hiawatha, with the official route announced in Des Moines.
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Cedar Rapids
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Johnson County
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Mississippi River
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Iowa City
Valparaiso
Boise State
Iowa
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Molly.rossiter
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Iowa Highlights Firewood Labeling Requirements
Iowa officials emphasize new labeling rules for all packaged and bulk firewood to stop Emerald Ash Borer spread after a recent discovery in Al lamakee County near the Minnesota border. The program, effective January 1, targets wholesalers and retailers and informs consumers about infestation risks.
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George C. Ford
Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship
Iowa
Allamakee County
Mississippi River
Minnesota
Bill Northey
Iowa Firewood Labeling Rule Aims to Limit Pest Spread
The Iowa Department of Agriculture announces a new rule requiring firewood sold in the state to display identity of the commodity, net quantity, manufacturer or distributor details, unit price, harvest location by county and state, and a species mix if provided. The rule targets Emerald Ash Borer and other pests, with contact for comments and further information.
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