Camp Waubeek Wakonda to Open Next Spring
The camp system serving 11 500 plus youths from Linn Benton Jones Iowa Johnson Cedar and Washington counties will open next spring with new facilities at Camp Wakonda. Construction starts Aug 21 on a central shower pool and restroom building and a 6700 square foot outdoor education center.
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Onda
Linn
Benton
Jones
Iowa
Johnson
Cedar
Washington
Camp Wakonda
Whiting
Camp Partnership of Iowa
City considers changes to appointment powers and retroactivity
Attorney questions retroactive effect of January appointment changes. Assistant City Attorney David Tyler says changes would not be retroactive and allows a closed session if performance concerns arise. Shannon argues council direct reporting could improve performance and notes delays in personnel policy. Ordinance panel suggests council, not mayor, hold police chief appointment power, though Tyler cites Iowa Code granting the mayor this authority.
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David Tyler
Lesyshen
Shannon
Tyler
Iowa
Carpenter Tim Herrity dies in Cedar Rapids van fire and CO exposure
Timothy Herrity, 42, died from a mix of carbon monoxide inhalation and burns after his van caught fire outside the Budget Inn in Cedar Rapids. Linn County Medical Examiner Dr. Percy Harris awaits test results for a final ruling. Herrity was a well-liked carpenter who worked solo on local projects.
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Steve Gravelle
Jazette
Cedar Rapids
Timothy Herrity
Linn County
Percy Harris
Herrity
23Rd St
Budget Inn
16Th Ave
911
Mid-Prairie restitution could exceed thirty thousand dollars
Audit costs may raise Mid-Prairie School District restitution beyond 31 178 dollars for alleged theft by Ruby Kern former Kalona Elementary secretary. Insurance covers 10 000 with 500 deductible leaving 9 500. audit 6 500 legal 2 200. Kern pleads not guilty to theft and misconduct. presentence investigation planned for August 4.
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Nwews
Mid-Prairie
Kalona Elementary
Ruby Kern
Staybaugh
Hunt, Kain & Associates
Oskaloosa
Edmondson
Kern
Kalona
Washington County
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