Fayette panel pushes for new street lights
Fayette revitalization committee plans a downtown makeover with decorative light posts, cobble like sidewalks, and storefront remodeling. Alliant Energy suggests brighter 14 to 16 foot posts to replace cobra lights. 21 posts over a 2 1/2 block area on Main Street could cost about 5 000 dollars each. funding sought via a Community Attractions and Tourism grant with public donations welcome for pole recognition.
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Janell Bradley
Fayette
Christie Dennis
Alliant Energy
Kevin Lewis
Main Street
Volga River
Clark
Main Streets
Dennis
Local arrests and incidents in Linn County area report
The Log details multiple Linn County incidents and arrests. Debor ah L Seefeld, 44, of Cedar Rapids is listed amid a Mount Vernon chase. Ricky T Williams, 22, faces assault charges after a belt strike at 2301 Ridge Trail NE. Tony Wilson, 36, accused of assault at his residence and Josette Doolin. Tiffany L Young, 19, charged with gathering where drugs were used and crack selling from her home. James E Jackson, 46, charged with manufacturing and drug tax stamp violations over marijuana cultivation. Multiple emergencies and false alarms logged across Mount Vernon and Cedar Rapids area including fires, spills, a vehicle fire, and power line issues throughout Monday. Medical calls listed as well.
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Ricky T. Williams
First Ave
Paige Wilkerson
Ridge Trail
Tony Wilson
Westdale Dr
Josette Doolin
James E. Jackson
Sixth Ave. SE
Cedar Rapids to Be Honored for Iowa State Fair History
State Fair representatives will present a plaque in Central City at 6 30 p.m. during the Linn County Fair recognizing Cedar Rapids as the fair site for 1871 1872 1873 1876 1877 and 1878. The first fair was in Fairfield 1854 and moved to Des Moines in 1879.
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Central
Cedar Rapids
Linn County
Central City
Fairfield
Des Moines
One-woman show at Amana Heritage Museum
Meg Merckens performs Home on the town at the Amana Heritage Museum in Amana Colonies at 2 p.m. Call 319 622 3567 or visit amanaheritage.org for details.
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Amana Heritage Museum
Amana Colonies
Meg Merckens
Amanaheritage
Farmers Markets Schedules in Noelridge and Marion
Noelridge Farmers Market operates at Collins Road and Council Street NE from 4 to 6 p.m. Marion Farmers Market sits at East End Shopping Center with hours 3 to 6 p.m.
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Noelridge Farmers Market
Collins Road
Council Street
Marion Farmers Market
East End
Recycling information and submission contacts listed
Recycling details direct readers to Cedar Rapids Linn County Solid Waste Agency Bluestem for info. Items submissions go to community gazette communications com or mail to The Gazette Community Calendar P O Box 511 Cedar Rapids IA 52406 or fax 319 398 5846.
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Cedar Rapids/Linn County
Gazettecommunications.com
the Gazette
P.O
Cedar Rapids
Diana Nollen
P.O. Box
The
Gazette
Rapids
Cedar Rapids Fire Academy teaches rookie tasks and safety
A Cedar Rapids Fire Department summer academy trains participants in firefighter basics from gear and rappelling to a live fire drill, hose handling, and a physical test. Moe the arson dog and public education tips are also covered as cadets learn to respond safely and call 911 when needed.
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Cedar Rapids
Coralville
Dan Dall
Moe
Brett Henderson
Cedar Rapids Fire Department
Citizens’ Fire Academy
Central Fire Station
Dan Rogers
Pat Theisen
Anamosa
Tina Djers
Community News Submissions Details and Contact Ways
The Gazette invites readers to submit news through features like Random Acts of Kindness calendars and Volunteer Spotlight. For Cedar Rapids contact Editor Diana Nollen by phone or mail and via email for community notices and forum items.
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Pioneer Ave
Mount Vernon
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Third Ave. SE
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Meadowbrook Drive
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Marion
Town Rd
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al Brockhohn
Brockhohn
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Trappe
Daryl Braun
7Th Ave
Terra Braun
Wan Family Mutual Insurance Com
Ottiee - Madison
Cedar. Rapids
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Bess Sullivan
Lillian Novotny
Alta Heil
Steve Novotny
Bill Heil
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