Cedar Rapids to gain 500000 for brownfield redevelopment plan
Sen Tom Harkin announced federal funds totaling over 2 million will support Cedar Rapids brownfield redevelopment south of downtown with HUD and EPA cooperation. The plan seeks a major residential and recreational area around Czech Village. The T33 Air Force plane will be moved to Veterans Memorial Park today with staged crane placement from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Miller re elected to Lake Delhi district board seat
David E G Miller won the election to keep his seat on the Lake Delhi Benefited Lake District board in Delaware County. Unofficial results show Miller with 100 votes to 69 write in votes for Monica Heiserman, longtime clerk. The district serves about 900 lake homes in Delhi and Milo townships.
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Montezuma Motorcyclist Dead in Poweshiek County Crash
David Mathes 51 of Montezuma was found dead after a motorcycle rollover on Barnes City Road south of Montezuma. He had been missing since Saturday or Sunday. An autopsy was scheduled for Tuesday at Broadlawns Hospital in Des Moines.
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Cedar Rapids Deputy Chief backs concealed carry bill
Deputy Chief David Johnson urged Congress to approve a bill allowing active and retired law enforcement officers to carry concealed firearms across states. He argued public servants face danger off duty and praised a uniform standard while state laws would stay in place for private citizens. Senate sponsors include Sen. Leahy and Sen. Baucus with Rep. Cunningham leading in the House.
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Baucus
Randy Cunningham
Calif
Cedar Rapids Diabetes Camp Helps Kids Feel Normal
At Camp Tanager in Iowa 13 year old McKenzie Graham and about 50 campers aged 7 to 14 with Type 1 diabetes attend a week long session. Medical staff from St Luke's and Mercy Medical Center monitor blood sugar and administer insulin while campers ride horses hike and swim. Dr Julie Thomas, camp medical director and candidate for the 2nd District House seat, notes the program promotes independence and normalcy for participants.
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Tanager
Iowa
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Mercy Medical Center
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Coral Ridge Mall
Carla Schulz
Darious Pledge
Tom Jesse
Iowa City
Chris Osborn
Vinton
Midwest
Alex Traver
Marengo
Camp Tanager
Linn County backs $800,000 for Kirkwood training center
Linn County Board of Supervisors commits 800000 to the Community Training and Response Center at Kirkwood Community College. The 16000 square foot facility will house the Emergency Management agency and disaster operations center and include an 80 station EOC. Kirkwood plans 800000 in kind and Cedar Rapids contribution, with federal support aim amid post 11 September terrorism concerns.
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Cedar Rapids
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Doug Feil
Feil
TSA hires screeners for Eastern Iowa Airport in Cedar Rapids
The Transportation Security Administration lists baggage and passenger screening jobs at Eastern Iowa Airport with online and phone applications. Salaries range from 23600 to 35400 dollars plus federal benefits. Positions include full and part time and must meet citizenship and education or experience requirements.
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