Visitors Find Life in Iowa Hard to Believe
Pam and Eddie Robinson from Florence Mississippi praise Cedar Rapids for its civic life, hospitality, and cleanliness. They compare Mississippi’s declining climate to Iowa’s prompt responses, thorough chamber materials, and friendly, courteous residents. They applaud parks, libraries, and schools, noting a strong sense of community.
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Eddie
Pam Robinson
Florence
Miss
Cedar Rapids Public
Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Pam
Eddie Robinson
Florence, Miss
Jackson
Cedar Rapidians
Robinsons
Mississippi
Arizona
Nebraska
Davenport
Des Moines
Dubuque
Sioux City
Chamber of Commerce
New Highway 30 plan omits Lisbon in Linn County project
A staff option for Highway 30 would run a four lane divided highway from Highway 13 to Mount Vernon then four lane undivided to Highway 1, excluding Lisbon. A variant could extend to Lisbon’s western limit. Commissioners may see the plan Aug 9 or 23 with a long term bypass possible in 15 to 20 years.
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Lisbon
Linn County
Iowa Department of Transportation
IDOT
Tom Welch
Mount Vernon
Welch
Steve Goldin
Goldin
Highway 13
Highway 1
Cedar Rapids Opponents Review Revised Cedar Development Plan
Opponents of a 356 home project in northeast Cedar Rapids will see revised plans from Midland Financial Savings and Loan before the City Planning Commission. A 6:30 p.m. meeting at CityCenter will discuss 152 single family homes and 204 townhouses on a 200 acre site, requiring zoning change from agricultural to residential.
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Cedar Rapids
City Planning Commission
Midland Financial Savings and Loan
Des Moines
CityCenter
First Ave
Midland
42Nd Street
Emerson Avenue
1938 Woody Wagon Highlight at Early Ford Car Show
A 1938 four door Woody Wagon with factory four wheel drive will star at the 12th annual Early Ford Car Show in Walker. Public viewing runs 1 to 4 p.m. Admission is free. Lowell Meier, owner of Early Ford, expects 350 to 500 cars including most Ford models from 1932 to 1956.
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Walker
Lowell Meier
Ford
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