Daily schedule highlights city meetings and events
A packed agenda lists parking panel reviews at City Public Works, Cedar Rapids Council sessions, Marion Park Board, Grant Wood Area Education Agency meetings, Hiawatha and Center Point Urbana boards, and Linn County 4 H events. Fair schedules include Great Jones and Muscatine County, LeAnn Rimes concert, pedal tractor pulls, races, fireworks. Also notes museum and theater programs, writing festival readings, and farmers markets plus recycling services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Public Works
Sixth St
Cedar Rapids
Council Chambers
Marion Park Board
Parks and Recreation Department
Marion Community Center
Grant Wood Area Education Board of Directors
Grant Wood Area Education Agency
Hiawatha City Council
Center Point-Urbana
Linn County
Linn County Fairgrounds
Central City
Iowa County Fair
Marengo
Monticello
LeAnn Rimes
Team Penning
Muscatine County Fair
West Liberty
Herbert Hoover Presidential Museum
West Branch
Goosetown
Marybeth Slonneger
National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library
Old Colony
Old Creamery Theatre Company
Amana Community Church
Homestead
David L. Thayer
University of Iowa
Hancher
Farmers Markets
Noetridge
Lottery numbers and draws for Illinois Lottery and daily games
The Illinois Lottery release lists results for several games including Lotteries $100,000 Cash Game with numbers 2-11-16-20-28, Daily Millions with Red 5 White 12 Blue 9 13, Pick 3 Midday 2-7-8, Pick 3 Evening 2-1-7, Pick 4 Midday 1-6-4-1, Pick 4 Evening 9-5-8-8, and 6-of-54 Jackpot at $5 million. Players can also get numbers via CITYLINE at 363-7000 or 337-7000, category 2900.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Vital Statistics Mercy and St Luke's Births Across July Dates
The notice lists multiple birth announcements from Mercy and St Luke's hospitals in July. It names couples, their hometowns, and newborns including daughters and sons with accompanying parent and location details. Additional listings include interlinked couples from Cedar Rapids and nearby towns.
Drunken Driving and Assault Charges Reported in Iowa
The Gazette reports multiple arrests in eastern Iowa. Jason Weller, 18, at Blairs Ferry Road and Marion Boulevard, faces drunken driving charges. Shawn Grimm, 22, at 519 Second St. SW, charged with assault causing bodily injury after an incident with Misti Miller. Elmer Ganaway, 31, at 26 Rossey Sn. SW, charged with assault causing bodily injury against Katherine Ganaway at their residence. Roger Donnelly, 35, of 1136 Eighth St. NW, charged with assault causing bodily injury against Alicia Millard at their home. Phillip Bobzien, 37, of 1569 First Ave. SE, charged with indecent contact with a child for alleged touching of a 12-year-old girl between June 15 and 18 in Cedar Rapids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jason A. Weller
28Th Ave
Blairs Ferry Road
Marion Boulevard
Shawn A. Grimm
Fruitland Bird
Misti Miller
Second St
Elmer L. Ganaway
Rossey
Roger J. Donnelly
Eighth St. NW
San
Alicia Millard
Phillip J. Bobzien
First Ave
Cedar Rapids
Heat relief shelters open as temperatures rise in area
Shelters run by Witwer Senior Center Salvation Army Ambroz Recreation Center and Jane Boyd Community House offer heat refuge when the index hits extreme caution. Open hours vary with each site and an overnight option may be added after three days of 105 degrees.
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Krista Larson
Jane Boyd
Betty Hargraves
Grant Wood Area
American Red Cross
Carole Hutchings
Witwer Senior Center
Second Ave
Salvation Army
C Ave
Ambroz Recreation Center
Mount Vernon Rd
Jane Boyd Community House
14Th Ave
Red Cross
Cedar Rapids Band Presents Salute to Bob Hope Program
Cedar Rapids Municipal Band under Director Morgan Jones performs standards tonight at 8 in Jones Park. The program honors Bob Hope’s 94th birthday with Road to Morocco Buttons and Bows and Thanks for the Memories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Jones Park
Morgan Jones
Bob Hope
Hope
Morocco
Wellman toddler found after hour in cornfield
Witney Christiansen, a 1-year-old girl, wandered into a cornfield near Wellman and was found about an hour later by a man who declined to give his full name. The rescue drew more than 50 volunteers. she emerged with light scratches and was unharmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Witney Christiansen
Wellman
Witney
Danny Christiansen
Brenda Hershberger
Hershberger
Jack Dillon
Washington County
Dillon
Slabaugh
Brian Christiansen
Christiansen
Cedar Rapids considers cab fare hike with four new plans
Cedar Rapids taxi drivers seek higher fares for the first time since 1992. Four proposals would raise base or per-mile charges, with options including a $3 base, higher per-mile rates, a time-based hot meter, or a mix of smaller mile increments. A July 30 public hearing will gather input.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas Neumann
Azette
Cedar Rapids
Bill Hoekstra
Five Seasons Transportation and Parking
Yellow
Century
Alpha
Lowell Spencer
Spencer
Bluestem director avoids stance on Cedar Rapids waste station
Bluestem Solid Waste Agency director Dave Hogan said he does not favor or oppose the proposed private waste transfer station in southwest Cedar Rapids. He warned of possible negative impacts on education and program funding if tipping fees drop, while noting Bluestem would not force deliveries to its facilities. The City Planning Commission rejected a conditional use permit for Valley Transfer Systems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas Neumann
Bluestem Solid Waste Agency
Cedar Rapids
Dave Hogan
Hogan
City Planning Commission
Valley Transfer Systems
Bluestem
Linn County
Valley Transport
Iowa
City weighs curbside recycling break even plan
Schott discusses if Marion can run a combined recyclables and trash route and whether to buy all three units now. He says citywide curbside recycling could break even without extra staff if landfill sites accept both wastes and tipping fees stay around 35 dollars per ton, notes Dave Hogan of Bluestem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schott
Emergency mission saves woman with rare blood type
In Cedar Rapids a critically ill patient with multiple antibodies received a rare blood type after PS Air and local hospital staff coordinated with the Blood Center of Southeastern Wisconsin. Mark Grohe flew the sample from Iowa City to Milwaukee, while Judy Fueger drove to the airport to avoid delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pfeffer
Fueger
PS Air
Cedar Rapids
Hematology Department
Wisconsin
Milwaukee
Iowa
Mark Grohe
Iowa City
Dave Gilbertson
Grohe
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Daily Notebook
Kathryn Rhett
Shambaugh Auditorium
University of Iowa Main
Public Works Complex
Randall Foods
Edgewood Rd
Linda
Steve Schuring
Brentwood Dr
Marissa
Dan Appelhans
ST. Luke’s
Catherine
Thomas Mangano
Robins
Amy Benson
Urbana
Dusty Hiepler
Shellsburg
Tonya Burrows
Corey Shaheen
Gordon Ave. NW
Susan
Ronald Hlavacek
Walker
Cheleste
Tom Jaquis
12Th Ave. SE
Eric J. Johnson
Michelle K. Chaney
David A. Stutzman
Letne A. Prussman
Ronald L. Herrick
Beth E. Bell
Gary L. Stromer
Laura L. Mortensen
Jason L. Michel
Deanna J. Langton
Brett F. Brega
Amy J. Murty
Brett A. Stratton
Burlington
Brenda A. Buschi
Charles T. Allen
Theresa J. Osterhaus
Darin E. Henddrix
Heather M. Anderson
Walter J. Weldon Jr
Xanjanaptron
Tim Phonken
Thailand
Matthew G. Sailor
Robin J. Batzler
North Liberty
James E. Heick
Mary C. Zalesky
Coralville
Jon C. Schlatter
Springville
Melissa A. Johnson
Toddville
Mark A. McDermott
Traer
Lindsay E. Tower
the Gazette
Linda Winston
Hutchings
Peo
Ae A
Gazette
Buzz Orr
Guy Drollinger
Drollinger Rides
Drollinger
C.R. Band
Larry
Kim Klima
Napoli
Andy Classen
Classen
Drake University
Cedar Rapids Symphony
San Francisco Ballet
Midwest
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
University of Tennessee
Northwestern University
Ellis Park
Cornfield
By Kathleen Carlson
Gazette News
Kalona
C.R
Marion
Dale Kueter
Duane Pfeffer
Judy Fueger
St. Luke’s Hospital
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