City panel backs First Avenue site for new Cedar Rapids fire station
The Fire Station Relocation Advisory Committee favors placing the new Central Fire Station on the 600 block of First Avenue NE, current Taco Bell site. The council will vote soon as May options included three blocks with First Avenue SE locations.
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Marion boards renews support levy and boundary changes
Marion Independent School district votes to renew an instructional support levy for five years starting 2011 12 with revenues funding the general fund after a public hearing. The board also approves boundary changes with Cedar Rapids district involving six properties.
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Regional Roundup: Trial Set for Park Fight Death
Wyatt Johnson faces first degree murder charges in Kevin Garcia’s death from an April 28, 2009, park brawl. The Black Hawk County case, previously due Aug 4, is now postponed to Sept 21. Two 16-year-olds were stabbed. Johnson waives speedy trial. He’s jailed in Black Hawk County.
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Dubuque Man Sentenced to 35 Years in Prison
Jerel Wright, 19, of Dubuque received 25 years for attempted murder and 10 years for voluntary manslaughter, to be served consecutively. He was found guilty in May of stabbing Derrick Tye and of voluntary manslaughter in Jermains Wests death during a Labor Day street fight. Wright showed no remorse in court.
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Bus service start time could change in Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids city officials will discuss shifting weekday bus starts to 5 20 a.m. from 5 50 a.m. and ending at 6 20 p.m. from 6 40 p.m. The plan alters two routes from Ellis Park and Kirkwood Community College to remove unproductive loops and improve service for higher ridership areas. seven other routes see minor changes.
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Gazcomm.com
City considers wind turbine rule changes for zoning
The City Council will weigh a zoning ordinance to permit wind turbines in all classifications with a conditional use. The move follows interest from Kirkwood Community College and IBEW training center at 2300 Johnson Ave NW and aligns with flood recovery sustainable energy goals.
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Cedar Rapids
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Johnson Ave
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