Cedar Rapids debates RV and car parking limits at public hearing
Cedar Rapids Planning Commission moves toward final rules on recreational vehicle parking and home repair for vehicles after a subdued public hearing. Citizens praised constructive input while still voicing concerns about restrictions. The draft would allow only two cars in a driveway and permit one operable RV in the front yard on a driveway or surfaced pad with setback requirements near sidewalks and street corner lines.
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Cedar Rapids
Planning Commission
Suspension of Cedar Rapids detective upheld by civil service
The Cedar Rapids Civil Service Commission upheld a one day suspension for Detective Roland Achey for handling of juvenile Duane Nelson on June 21 after an escape from Youth Bureau. The panel found the method used was common but inherently careless and a potential neglect if a prisoner escapes. Achey may appeal to District Court. he has not decided.
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Cedar Rapids Civil Service Commission
Achey
Duane Nelson
Youth Bureau
Commission
Gareth Clift
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City commission mulls RV and repair rules in zoning plan
The planning panel weighs laxing a 24 hour repair limit and prohibitions on engine rebuilding citing legality concerns. Citizens press for minor property zoning changes as staff revises the master zoning plan and schedules further meetings within 30 days before council hearings.
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Cedar Rapids Public Library reports 7 percent rise in circulation
The Cedar Rapids Public Library reports a 7 percent rise in total circulation for the fiscal year ending June 30, with all facilities including branches and the bookmobile showing gains. Juvenile and children's sections also increased, while June inquiries topped last year by about 1,000.
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Cedar Rapids
Carney
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Edgewood
Reservist unit missteps attack at airfield
A 150 member Marine reservist company from Columbus Ohio stormed from helicopters to seize an airfield but found no resistance. Believing the enemy lay ahead they turned and attacked bunkers on the far side after realizing the error.
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Columbus
Ohio
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Redmond says he will not help pick 13th District nominee
State Sen James Redmond D Cedar Rapids said he has not and will not participate in choosing a Democratic nominee for the 13th Senatorial District. Precinct officials will meet Aug 10 to select a nominee with Nick Berry Mount Vernon announcing his bid. Walter McNamara who Redmond defeated in the primary and Norman Hanson contest Berry’s candidacy while Redmond denies any involvement.
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Cedar Rapids
Redmond
Art Kudart
Nick Berry
Mount Vernon
Walter McNamara
Norman Hanson
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