Daily events round up in East Central Iowa notebook
A schedule of public meetings, theater shows, lectures and clinics across Cedar Rapids and surrounding areas. Items include the East Central Iowa Employment & Training Consortium at 1201 Sixth St SW, the County of Governments annual meeting at 6301 Kirkwood Blvd SW, planning and transportation reviews at Cedar Rapids City Hall, Kirkwood Community College board session, animal ordinance and school addition meetings, plus theater and lecture programs at Coe College and University venues. Recycling drives and a sexually transmitted disease clinic are listed with locations and times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Central Iowa Employment & Training Consortium
Sixth St
Iowa County of Governments Board
Kirkwood Blvd
Linn County Regional Planning Commission
Cedar Rapids
Kirkwood Community College Board of Trustees
B.A. Jensen
Lottery Draws and Jackpots Reported for Saturday
No one won the Daily Millions or Super Cash last night. The Daily Millions jackpot rises to $475,000 for Saturday. Iowa Lottery numbers include Powerball 14 26 28 37 Powerball 9 and Lotto 10 11 22 42 47 52 with a $23 million Jackpot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Births And Deaths In area Vital Statistics Summary
A list of January births from Mercy St Luke’s and area hospitals includes Lisa and Stacy Gross a daughter. Misty Sprague and Jayme Wertz a son. Cynthia Chapman and David Morris a daughter. Jane and Joel Peck a son. Michelle and Byron Ailmandinger a daughter. Shelley and Alan Smothers a son. Kandis and Ken Brown a son. Additional totals for the period show January 28 1997 births 69 and year totals 4375. notes on degree days compiled by MidAmerican Energy Co. Also listed are multiple couples from Tama Cedar Rapids Marion Springville and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Luke's
Misty Sprague
Jayme Wertz
Pirie Dr
Hiawatha
Cynthia Chapman
David Morris
A Ave
Marion
Jane
Joel Peck
van Home
Michelle
Byron Ailmandinger
Ninth Ave
Shelley
Alan Smothers
Springville
Kandis
Ken Brown
Shellsburg
Cceeeeeseenens
S.ssserrerves
Totti IE
MidAmerican Energy Co
Drunken Driving and Assault Charges Reported in Iowa
The Log lists Lester A. Oelirich 42 of Oxford Junction and Scott A. Bohnenkamp 30 of Alburnett facing charges for drunken driving and assault causing bodily injury respectively. Eric A. Busch 21 of 4007 20th Ave SW is charged with assault causing bodily injury at a residence. A death is noted for Todd Kinion 24 of rural Monticello from a self harm gunshot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester A. Oelirich
Oxford Junction
Lisbon
Scott A. Bohnenkamp
Alburnett
Christine Winstow
Eric A. Busch
20Th Ave
Tina Boland
Todd Kinion
Monticello
Jackson County
Paul Koob
Kinion
Monmouth
Cedar Rapids boathouse fee delay after owner objections
Cedar Rapids City Council delayed a proposed 20 percent rise in Ellis Harbor boathouse stall fees after 12 owners and about 20 attendees questioned the cost. Mayor Clancey defended special status for harbor users while residents urged viewing the harbor as a public space.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clancey
Ellis Harbor
Evan Hughes
Hughes
WinterFest 97 Kicks Off In Cedar Rapids This Weekend
WinterFest begins Friday in Cedar Rapids with skywalk golf and ends Sunday with ice skating races. Most events are in Jones Park with a short walk between activities. The festival features snow sculpture, adaptive ski lessons, and a new two person best shot golf using colored tennis balls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Haggerty
Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Jones Park
Nick Gearhart
Gearhart
Squaw Creek Park Lodge
Linn County Conservation Department
Rob Hartkemeyer
Kelly Gordon
Jones Park Golf Course
WinterFest weekend schedule highlights 1997 events
A detailed list of WinterFest activities for Friday including Skywalk Golf with a five dollar entry, seniors social at Witwer Center, family beach party at the YMCA, and a fireworks show. Outdoor events at Jones Park include cross country skiing and a Sno Volleyball tournament, with numerous speedskating and ice sculpting contests at Lou Dennis Rink and Ellis Park, plus sledding and adaptive skiing demonstrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Witwer Senior Center
Diane Moore
Wyndham Five Seasons
Front Street
YMCA
Kathy Lamb
May's Island
Recreation Department
Jones Park
Gary Dalecky
Kathy Ward
Iowa
Lou Dennis
Ellis Park
Roger Greenland
Randy Hartwig
Linn Community Food Bank
Mark Schweer
West Side
Annexation Hearings Set For Robins Cedar Rapids and Hiawatha
Public hearings on multiple annexations are scheduled for February 19 and 20. Robins will hear at 7 p.m. February 19 in Ballantyne Auditorium, Kirkwood Community College, while Cedar Rapids and Hiawatha hearings convene at 6:30 p.m. February 20 at Cedar Rapids City Hall. Cedar Rapids approves 80-20 annexations totaling about 945 acres plus a cross I 380 property. Hiawatha approves 80-20 annexation of 63 acres and other smaller parcels with some nonconsenting owners. Hiawatha’s 1630 acre involuntary petition is tabled until other petitions resolve. An attorney’s challenge to filing is also tabled.
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Ellis Harbor
Coralville Lake
Mississippi River
Cedar River
Cedar Rapids
Palo
Efficiency and Reform Committee
Robins
Ballantyne Auditorium
Kirkwood Community College
Francis Pruss
Hiawatha
Don Reed
Joyce Jared
City Development Board
Linn County budget pauses cuts hit master gardener line
Linn County supervisors trimmed 5,000 from the master gardener program and cut 15,000 from All Iowa Fair while boosting Linn County Fair funding by 13,500. Budget talks continue with a aim of a 7.1 percent supervisor raise and no tax increase. Public hearings loom before a March 15 final approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beth Chacey Gazette
Linn County
Lu Barron
Witwer Trust Fund
Linda Bigley
Marion
Witwer
Lumir Dostal
Dawn Jindrich
Jindrich
Whiting adoption case questioned by witnesses and counsel
Whiting Family Resources Inc with Davenport Bettendorf offices faced testimony over a baby placed in foster care option and eventual death. Thompson said foster consideration was possible but Whiting disagreed. A social worker noted the baby’s milestone interest, denied by the babysitter. Kimber testified the baby cried at Whiting’s approach, and denied driving duties per a contract Whiting signed banning daytime driving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Family Resources Inc
Davenport
Bettendorf
Thompson
Whiting
Edward Leff
Iowa City
Angela Kimber
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Peter de Jong
Hickok Hall
Coe College
Public Works Complex
51St St
35Th St
Lisa
Stacy Gross
Dakota Dr
Jesus Garcia Contreras
Debbie Lennie
Tama
Eddie Betzer
Sherry Thorson
Central City
Michael Dennis
Erica de Brower
Jason Matus
Roxanne Maker
Kevin Barger
Sandra Carroll
Ryan Abodeely
Patience Procok
Janet
Steven Walrath
Gary
Beth Althoff
Joy
Joseph Douglas
Linda
Richard Duran
William
Tambri Hawkins
Donna Jean Carver McGillis
Michael McGillis
James
Deanna Philipp
Susan
Kirk Shearer
Randall
Kathryn Swenka
Garry
Denise Bell
Paula
Larry Sexton
Thomas
Kristine Frasher
Marquetta
Aaron Blackhawk
Amy
Scott Keppler
Robert
Pamela Galbraith
Vera
Larry Ruchotzke
the Gazette
Third St. SE
Blairs Ferry Rd
Park Towne Place
First Ave
Center Point Rd
A Ave. NW
26Th St
Boathouse
C.R. Council
By Rick Smith
Ron Tietge
Jerry Copeland
Dennis Beuters
C.R
Lear
Linn
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