C R prepares $32 million bond sale in Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids plans a public hearing on a $32 million bond issue split into $30.2 million essential corporate purpose bonds for streets sewers bridges airport expansion and water treatment and the rest for general purposes including golf course expansion theatre and library roof projects. The city faces a current debt level not counting the issue and a 2001 debt limit of $294.6 million.
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Paramount Theatre
Lyle Hanson
Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids man tied to two armed bar robberies
The 41 year old Jack E Thompkins is charged with two counts of second degree robbery and a habitual criminal enhancement after robbing the Hama Part Tow and the Green Gable Inn. He reportedly lost most of the proceeds gambling and was found with a BB pistol and the stolen cash. He is jailed in Linn County awaiting trial.
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Steve Gravelle
Cedar Rapids
Jack E. Thompkins
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Thompkins
Linn County
Ern
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Ian
Third Ave. SE
Green Gable
Death of Craig Homeister in Ohio River ruled homicide
Cincinnati investigators pursue toxicology results from Ohio crime lab as Hamilton County coroner treats the June 26 body found in the Ohio River as a homicide. Police Sgt. Anthony Carter said tests are awaited to determine cause of death for 35 year old Coralville resident.
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Coralville
Ohio River
Hamilton County
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Carter
Hiawatha approves hiring of new city administrator
The Hiawatha City Council approves Joe Smith 39 from Marengo as the new city administrator. An updated ordinance imposes mayor and council oversight on hires and spending with consent required to employ fire and police chiefs and a reduced spending threshold. Smith would start early next month if he signs the contract.
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Frank Gluck
Joe Smith
Smith
Marengo City
Marengo
Iowa
North Liberty
Tom Doermann
Oliver Merriam
Merriam
Two Cedar Rapids Men Charged With Iowa City Arson Threat
Erick Ray Mehmen and Michael James Koenigsfeld, both 21, faced arson threat charges after police say they poured gasoline on a house near 428 E. Jefferson St following a party eviction in Iowa City. Bail set at 7500 dollars each. preliminary hearings slated for July 17.
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Cedar Rapids
Erick Ray Mehmen
Michael James Koenigsfeld
E. Jefferson St
Mike Brotherton
S. Gilbert St
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Koenigsfeld
Iowa City Fire Department
Mehmen
Johnson Ave
18Th St
Johnson County District Court
Johnson County
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