Trash disposal safety urged after two Cedar Rapids injuries
Cedar Rapids officials urge safer waste handling after two incidents where trash collectors suffered serious arm cuts from broken glass in bags. Glass should be broken into pieces placed in labeled boxes and needles disposed of in puncture proof containers. Jeffrey McQuiston filed for the Cedar Rapids Community School District at large seat, with incumbent Ron Olson also seeking the post. McQuiston, a former Navy veteran and deli manager, advocates stronger vocational tech offerings and broader school challenges beyond college prep. Nomination filings continue through Thursday across Iowa.
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Cedar Rapids
Lora Summerwill
Summerwill
Jeffrey McQuiston
Sharon Lane
Ron Olson
McQuiston
Randall Foods
Lisa
Truman
Kennedy
Navy
Iowa
Joint dispatch center costs outlined in Cedar Rapids plan
The final Omnicom report on a proposed joint public safety dispatch center tallies staffing costs at 1.24 to 1.45 million annually, adds 7 million upfront for center systems, and 3.5 million for an 800 MHz radio network. The plan proposes 35 dispatchers, six admin roles, and a center that could operate autonomously under a governing board. The project awaits approval by agency bodies and potential bond or referendum votes next year.
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John Kenyon
Omnicom Inc
Tallahassee
Fla
Cedar Rapids
Public Safety
Omnicom
Joe Nasser
Omnicom Plan
Nasser
Charles Seese
Linn-Mar administration offer draws cool response
Linn-Mar’s bid to share Marion’s administrative services drew skepticism from Marion board members after Harold Hulleman’s departure. Officials cited Cedar Rapids as the stronger option and set Aug 17 for a decision while noting Linn-Mar’s late outreach may undermine trust. Petitions for a merger election await AEA action.
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Linn-Mar
Virginia Folkers
Marion
Mentzer
Cynthia Schneider
Gordon Gibson
Gibson
Harold Hulleman
the Gazette
Grant Wood Area
Pie baking contest dazzles Buchanan County Fair in Independence
In Independence Iowa the Buchanan County Fair hosts its 20th annual pie baking contest sponsored by the Buchanan County Pork Producers. Local competitors such as Mary Delagardelle and Malinda Fischels demonstrate crust technique with lard dough while Jay Partridge seeks another blue ribbon. A mulberry pie mishap prompts quick salvage as the event raises funds for 4-H with an average of 87 dollars per pie and a top prize of 300 dollars for a peach pie crafted by Kelsey Reiling Leah Peck and Danielle Paris.
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Buchanan County Fair
Mary Delagardelle
Cedar Falls
Malinda Fischels
Buchanan County Park
Judy Nelson
Aurora
Bonnie O’brien
Sean
Rowley
Jay Partridge
Independence
Iowa
Buchanan County Pork Producers
Malinda
Corydon
Jay
Lori Conrad
Lori
Roberta
Tony Hinman
Mary Ann
Tchel
Buchanan County
Kelsey Reiling
Leah Peck
Danielle Paris
Gazette
Dave Rasdal
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East Iowa Journal
Roosevelt Junior High
Roosevelt Middle School
Terry Martinson
Cedar Rapids Fire Department
Linn County
Dennis Blome
Martinson
Nash
Jeff Hamiston
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