Cedar Rapids gets $1 million interest free loan for Roosevelt Middle
Cedar Rapids is among 14 Iowa districts receiving an interest free loan under the Qualified Zone Academy Bond program to fund a 3.4 million heating and cooling project at Roosevelt Middle School. The district expects a 220000 gain and a 100000 minimum rebate from Alliant Energy.
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Linn County holds interviews for LIFTS director post
The Linn County Board of Supervisors interviewed five finalists for the LIFTS director job from a field of eighty applicants. Finalists include Brad DeBrower, Steve Bernstein, Maridee Dugger, Ron Herdliska, and Vicky Rotrock. The agency operates senior and disabled transport with about 1,100 rides daily on a $1.17 million budget.
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Linn County Board of Supervisors
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Cedar County 4H'ers Fund Armor for State Patrol Dog Baron
Cedar County 4H clubs raised 850 to buy protective armor for Baron the state patrol canine. Trooper Wayne Neville received the donated suit at the Cedar County Fairgrounds in Tipton, noting the cooling system protects Baron's vital organs.
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Iowa approves Delaware County enterprise zone in Manchester area
The Iowa Department of Economic Development approved Delaware County's enterprise zone anchored near Highways 20 and 13 in southwest Manchester. The zone includes the Manchester industrial park and greenfield sites with established road, rail, and utility access for potential industrial growth and job creation. Manufacturers may gain tax exemptions and training incentives for locating or expanding facilities within the zone.
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Rockwell Collins engineer seeks Cedar Rapids at large school board seat
Rockwell Collins engineer Richard Bradford announced his candidacy for the Cedar Rapids school board seat representing the city at large in the Sept. 11 election. Bradford, 39, cites recruiting and retaining teachers and funding for special education as priorities and supports raising the physical plant and equipment levy to 1.67 per thousand to boost maintenance and facilities needs. He holds degrees from Abilene Christian University and a PhD from Stanford and has lived in Cedar Rapids four years with his wife Diane and five children.
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Mahabharata Told at Cedar Rapids Public Library
Storyteller Drew Gibson will perform The Mahabharata at Cedar Rapids Public Library Beems Auditorium Tuesday at 6 30 p m. The mythologist recounts events from 1000 B C and other tales from India Greece and history. Admission is free and information is available by calling 319 398 5123.
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