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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 2009
Page
3
Iowa City council approved a third reading to block new bars and liquor stores downtown by 500 foot and 1000 foot distance rules. The ordinance applies citywide with 500 and 1000 foot buffers and grants grandfathering for existing establishments. The measure passed 5 to 2 with dissent from Matt Hayek and Mike O'Donnell.
The Department of Transportation plans a 1.5 million dollar project to place 15 cable barriers on I 380 through Cedar Rapids to reduce cross median crashes. The system will run from the airport to Blairs Ferry Road, part of a broader plan for I 80.
Cedar Rapids Police and Iowa State Patrol warn drivers of a new traffic pattern at Edgewood Road SW and Highway 30. The former left turn onto eastbound 30 is now a right turn into the cloverleaf, with ongoing monitoring and prior warnings and citations issued.
Cedar Rapids declares two city roadways closed for repair this week. G Avenue from Prairie Drive to 25th Street NE closes at 7 a.m. today for about one week weather permitting. Sixth Street SE closed between First and Second Avenues for gas line repairs. duration about one week depending on weather. Visit the city website for a complete list of current street closures.
Coe College and St Luke's Hospital will pursue LEED certification for a new 5 million dollar plus natural gas steam plant. The project follows Allianz Energy flood damage and higher winter steam costs, aided by a 4.65 million dollar U S Economic Development Administration grant.
About 250 residents gathered in Oelwein to protest Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare Iowa moves dissolving the hospital board and potential loss of services. Spokeswoman Andrea Barker said there are no plans to close the 25 bed Mercy Hospital and it remains open and performing well.
Storms reduce May rainfall shortfalls in Cedar Rapids and Iowa City after Monday showers. Cedar Rapids gained 0.13 inch toward May deficit. statewide May rainfall totals and May temperature averages are noted. Weekend highs near 70s with cooler conditions than typical.
Readers invited to submit pictures for the Milestones cover. Include full names ages and hometowns of all people pictured plus contact details and parental and grandparent information if desired. Mail to Cedar Rapids address or email milestones gazcomm.com.
Call the Gazette with tips for stories and photos. Cedar Rapids numbers are (319) 398-8254 and (319) 339-3159 in Iowa City. Subscriptions are (319) 339-3150 in Iowa City or 1-800-397-8333.
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