Detention facility proposal clears planning hurdles in Cedar Rapids
The City Planning Commission approved rezoning and a conditional use permit for a $6.3 million 35 bed juvenile detention facility to replace Linn County’s 11 bed site north of Marion. Neighbors won concessions including 60 foot setback, stricter lighting, extended screening and opaque windows. The plan moves to City Council for a June 18 hearing.
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Washburn Robbery Probe Concludes Findings Await Public View
The FBI has completed its investigation into the April 30 Mercantile Bank robbery on Old Marion Road and delivered the report to U.S. Attorney Stephen Rapp. The DCI report on the fatal police shooting of 16 year old Ryan Washburn is due to Linn County Attorney Denver Dillard within days. A public disclosure may wait weeks as officials plan a general summary and potential charges.
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Mosquitoes arrive as wet weather aids outbreak in Iowa
May brings cool weather delaying mosquitoes but wet conditions create breeding grounds across Linn County. Tom Hart of the Linn County Health Department says a significant mosquito population is expected next week as temperatures rise. traps will be set countywide including a new site at Indian Creek Nature Center Cedar Rapids with chickens tested for encephalitis. residents should wear long sleeves apply DEET and restrict outdoor activity near dusk. remove standing water including tires to curb breeding and call Health Department for high mosquito activity.
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Clark McLeod buys four licenses for four dollars
A Wall Street Journal feature praises Clark McLeod for thrifty spending after he paid four dollars to win four FCC wireless licenses. McLeodUSA Inc. led bids to serve 15 million people across four states in the auction. Details, 2A. Clark McLeod C.R. succumbs to Urbandale The Warriors lost 5-3 to Urbandale in the finals of the state team tennis tournament. Details, 1C. 3 magistrates replaced Three magistrates in the 6th Judicial District were not reappointed. Details, 1B. Panel: Screen drill instructors The Army is considering psychological tests for drill instructors. Details, 3A.
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ADM to expand Cedar Rapids plant for maltodextrin production
Archer Daniels Midland plans to expand its main Cedar Rapids facility to begin maltodextrin production early next year. The project, announced by senior vice president Martin Andreas, will not specify cost or capacity and aims to start by summer’s end. The plant buys millions of bushels of corn from eastern Iowa farmers and will spark ripple effects in trucking, rail use, and corn demand.
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Bioproducts Plant Plans Detailed Ethanol and Feed Additives
The project outlines Phase One completion in 1998 and Phase Two in 2000 for a facility producing ethanol, high fructose corn syrup, corn gluten products, and several bioproducts. Expected outputs include glycerol and lysine for feeds, lactic and citric acids, xanthan, tryptophan, and threonine, plus a maltodextrin unit attached to the main plant with production slated for early 1998.
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