Voters approve pool bond issue in Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids voters approved a 2.8 million bond to replace Ellis Pool and repair five others. Of 5,621 ballots, 76 percent supported the measure with 4,263 yes and 1,311 no. The bond raises city taxes by 12 cents per thousand, about 72 dollars total over 12 years for a 50,000 dollar home.
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Mark
Dan McLean
the Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Jaycees
McLean
Ellis Park
Ellis Pool
Harrison Elementary School
11Th St. NW
Park
Cherry Hill
Noelridge
Bender, Jones and
Bever
Linn County contests legal fees in deputy manslaughter defense
Linn County challenges a claim of 41 250 in attorney fees for Sheriff’s Deputy Scott Williams defense against an involuntary manslaughter charge. The court-appointed attorneys Forte and Weiland billed 825 hours at 50 per hour. A hearing is set for 3 p.m. July 19 in Linn District Court.
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Linn County
Dick Hogan
Gazette County
Scott Williams
Lowell Forte
Cedar Rapids
Williams
James Collins
Linn District Court
Forte
Crystal Weiland
Denver Dillard
Dillard
Weiland
Challed seeks re election to Cedar Rapids school board
David Challed vice president of the Cedar Rapids Community School Board filed nomination papers for another three year term as at large director. The practicing attorney of 1722 Fourth Ave SE aims to improve board decisions through better public visibility and outreach with neighborhood school meetings. He warns minor policy issues can derail major decisions and notes community concerns vary by citizen. He pledges quality and equity while pursuing educational excellence and cultural gains in Cedar Rapids schools.
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David Challed
Cedar Rapids
Challed
Cedar Rapids library director placed on indefinite medical leave
Cedar Rapids Public Library director Thomas Carney is asked to take an indefinite leave for stress related health problems. The seven member library board appointed Roy Kenagy as acting director with an entry level salary while Carney is away.
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C.R. Library Board
Mark Glenn Thomas Carney
Cedar Rapids
Uled
Curran Rosser
Library Board
Carney
Roy Kenagy
Rosser
Ground Transportation Center
Kenagy
Kirkwood Jazz Ensemble to Perform With Municipal Band
Kirkwood Jazz Ensemble performs at 7 p.m. on Kirkwood campus behind Iowa Hall before the Cedar Rapids Municipal Band program starting at 8 p.m. in Ballantyne Auditorium if rain moves the event. William Wellwood, Iowa MFA, clarinet soloist in Solo de Concours, also plays with Cedar Rapids Symphony. Sunday repeat at 8 p.m. in Bever Park.
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Kirkwood Jazz Ensemble
Cedar Rapids
Kirkwood
Iowa Hall
Ballantyne Auditorium
Hall of Fame
Olivadot
Frank Piersol
William Wellwood
University of Iowa
Cedar Rapids Symphony Orchestra
Top drivers to compete in Cedar Rapids Soap Box Derby
The 23rd annual Cedar Rapids Soap Box Derby features defending junior champion eight former trophy winners and three additional top contenders from pre Derby rallies. The race, a day long event on 15th Street SW, begins at 9 15 a m. Sunday with over 30 cars expected and a double elimination format. Local winners advance to Akron for the All American Race of Champions.
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Cedar Rapids
15Th Street
Eighth and
15Th Avenues
Kingston Stadium
Akron
Ohio
Cedar Rapids Soap Box Derby Association
Jaycees
John Pepper
Derby Association
Barb Taylor
Kelly Behnken
Marion
Behnken
Akro
Lisa Taylor
Brian de Riemacker
Davenport
Darin Koontz
Waterloo
Juanita Franta
Roy Walters
Darin Pierce
Scott Wilson
Medical liability suits focus hearing in Cedar Rapids
A public hearing sponsored by the Iowa Medical Society meets at 1:30 p.m. in the Marion Class room at Mercy Hospital to discuss rising medical liability suits and their effect on Iowa health care. Three hearings are planned this month, with July 17 in Des Moines and July 24 in Sioux City. A task force will gather opinions from physicians lawyers legislators business and labor leaders and insurers.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa
The
Iowa Medical Society
Marion
Mercy Hospital
Des Moines
Sioux City
Marion Briefs Advertise in The Gazette Notice
Advertise in the Marion Briefs by calling 398 8234 or 1 800 332 7976. Local ads include Buresh Rental East and Crowley Bentley Jewelers in Marion with phone number 377 2165. A food preservation clinic is set for 9 30 today at Marionpeeagee State Bank. Enncking Plumbing offers services at 377 0745.
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Marionpeeagee State Bank
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Tami Leichliter
Buresh Rental East
Crowley-Bentley Jewelers
Celudes
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Montgomery Ward
Montgon Wise
MasterCard
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Mexico
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