Zoning clash tests Wellington Heights residents and plans
Cedar Rapids attorney Olinger pushes to rezone a north side block from C-3B to allow a flexible redevelopment near Second Ave SE. Neighbors voice concerns while Olinger defends quality development and resists demolition of the First Baptist Church and cottages. Historian Mark Hunter laments loss of the historic church.
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Russ Oviatt
City Planning Commission
Wellington Heights
Olinger
Second Ave
Planning Commission
Second Avenue SE
First Baptist Church
First Church of Christ Scientist
12Th Street SE
Christ Scientist
Mark Hunter
Cedar Rapids
The
History Center
Hunter
Ramp Up Improves Access to Harpers Ferry Boating Area
The new elevated ramp extends usability as river levels rise, helping boaters and local businesses in Harpers Ferry. Dredging at Dead Slough fell short of 50 000 cubic yards plan, removing 12 000 and leaving fill material unsuitable, with an expected life of five to ten years.
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Jim Janett
Allamakee County Conservation Department
Robert Vara
Rv’s Tavern
Harpers Ferry
Vara
Mel Pacovsky
DNR
Pacovsky
Norm Delphey
Delphey Brothers Marina
Delphey
Lock and Dam No. 9
Dead Slough
Harpers Slough
North Liberty moves to require key lock boxes for fire safety
The North Liberty City Council will hear the first reading on August 12 of an ordinance mandating external key lock boxes for certain new or remodeled buildings. The boxes will hold unit keys for fire and rescue access, with mandatory use for multifamily buildings, mixed use structures, government and nursing facilities. Existing boxes remain optional and keys accessible through the Sheriff's Department.
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Sheriff's Department
Ramblin Surgery Friday in Florida
Sandy will fly to Tampa to donate a kidney to Julie on Friday. Doctors will remove one kidney from Sandy at the hospital, and Julie should need only aspirin after recovery. Sandy expresses relief that the transplant is proceeding.
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Sandy
Quaker Oats
Solon
Tampa
Gary Egloff
Julie
News Tip Lines Include Cedar Rapids and Iowa City Contacts
The Gazette provides tip lines for readers to report news in Cedar Rapids at 398-8254 and in Iowa City at 3389-3155 plus a toll free 1-800-397-8212 for general tips.
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Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Iowa City
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