Campground use in Cedar Rapids area similar to last year
Campsite occupancy in Macbride Coralville and Palisades parks was light for the Fourth of July due to midweek holiday timing and weather. Park rangers report overall camping about parity with last year, with shifts toward tenting and regional visitors, plus crackdowns on midweek space reservations.
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Cedar Rapids
Macbride
Coralville
Palisades
Kepler
Lee Niblock
Lake Macbride
Niblock
Sugar Bottom
Gary Thompson
Thompson
Michigan
West Overlook
Palisades-Kepler State Park
Mount Vernon
Carroll Miller
Hannen Lake
Blairstown
Russ Gline
Johnson County
Kent Park
Rod Dunlap
Dunlap
Linn County
Plains
Kevin Daugherty
Squaw Creek
Daugherty
Heavy trucks on Marion streets discussed by council
Marion City Council debated heavy trucks using Third Avenue from First to 11th streets. Residents say trucks over weight limits damage pavement and create noise and congestion. Officials consider stop signs on Third Avenue and urge trucking firms to use alternate routes.
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Marion
Eddie Begley
Third Avenue
Begley
Blairs Ferry Road
11Th Street
Carl Foster
First
L1th
Charlie Kraut
Larrry Asaro
Asaro
William Grundy
Marion City Council Hardens Garbage Ordinance
Council approved the third reading of a new garbage ordinance despite debate over its suspension clause. City Manager Asaro said suspension adds teeth to the ordinance, with hearings and possible court action, while residents would still owe the monthly fee whether pickup occurs. The measure passes unanimously and takes effect next week.
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Marion
Don Hoskins
Larry Asaro
Marion Briefs Flushing Main To Fix Rusty Water
Marion Water Department flushes mains south of Sixth Avenue to cure rusty water. operation runs through Monday. Well No. 4 returns to service after motor and wiring replacement following weeks of shutdown. Sunday brunch offered at Hearty Appetite 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 1155 7th Avenue. Fire calls logged at 2:20 a.m. Friday with medical aid at 2698 Third Ave.
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Marion Water Department
Sixth Avenue
Marion
7Th Avenue
Third Ave
Revitalization Hearing Set in Marion Downtown
A public hearing is scheduled for August 16 at 7 30 p m in Marion City Hall to designate the entire downtown as a revitalization district. City officials seek tax exemptions for property improvements to spur redevelopment after legislative approval.
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Marion
Marion City Hall
Iowa
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Miller
Wisconsin
Parks
Tom Fruehling
Marion Bureau
Foster
Ray Bertelli
15Th Street
Bertelli
Marion High School
Mario
Leighton Ford
First Street
S.E
Central Fire Station
Mimm’s
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