Statehouse plans ban on amplifiers in capitol rotunda
Iowa state officials push a rule restricting amplified sound inside Capitol complex buildings during business hours. The ban targets rallies and entertainment in the rotunda and other areas, with waivers possible but not yet requested. a public hearing is set for July 16 and final approval is required.
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New Anamosa Library Aims To Serve All Ages
George says the planned Anamosa library south of downtown will be a come and go and relax and read space. Land donated by Ernie Buresh in 1998 with a 1 million dollar construction goal, now $100000 short with city support and many small gifts. Naming opportunities and alumni donations invite community involvement.
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Nurses Offer Free Blood Pressure Checks For Seniors
Campaign Almanac notes Linn County nurses will offer free blood pressure checks today at Witwer Senior Center Cedar Rapids from 11 30 a m to 2 p m They will distribute cards for future readings as part of efforts to re elect U S Senator Tom Harkin.
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Rainfall dispute in Linn County June 4 flood data
Residents and officials dispute exact rainfall totals from June 4 across Linn County. Official Marion report 4.86 inches contrasts with unofficial readings from 5.9 and 8 inches and 5.85 inches at a TV weather observer. City leaders blame extraordinary rains and urban storm water planning.
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Flood fear grows as maps may widen Cedar Rapids flood zone
Neighbors in Sun Valley press for more than map redraws as flood risk rises north of Cedar Rapids. Officials plan a watershed study to assess how urban and farm runoff, plus development, affect Indian Creek flooding downstream.
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Sun Valley
Cedar Rapids
Tom Vilsack
Monticello
Wilson
U.S. Geological Survey
Iowa City
Les Beck
Linn County
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Dick Ransom
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Indian Creek
Jim Lines
Sun Valley Neighborhood Association
Chicago
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Sines
Drowning confirmed in Cedar River deaths near Mount Vernon
Two Kalona youths Merwin Schlabach 16 and Norman Kauffman 19 drowned in the Cedar River at Palisades Kepler State Park after being pulled into a swift current. Linn County medical examiner Dr. Don Linder ruled accidental drowning pending blood tests. Funeral services set for Schlabach and Kauffman at Fairview Mennonite Church.
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Cedar Rapids
Kalona
Cedar River
Linn County
Don Linder
Merwin Schlabach
Norman Kauffman
Palisades-Kepler State Park
Mount Vernon
Rock Rapids
Linder
Jason Limkemann
Troy Mills
Troy
Butterfly Traveler brings shows to Cedar Rapids Library
Cedar Rapids Public Library hosts three 45 minute performances of Butterfly Traveler on Thursday. The program blends music theater and puppetry to educate children about monarch butterflies and habitats. Free shows run 10 am 1 pm and 7 pm in Beems Auditorium with partial funding from the Iowa Arts Council. information at 398-5123.
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Cedar Rapids Public Library
Beems
Iowa Arts Council
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