Iowa City manager Steve Atkins to retire after 20 years
Steve Atkins 61 will retire as Iowa City's city manager by Aug 1 after serving since July 1986. Mayor Ross Wilburn and council members praised his tenure and noted successor search plans, with Dale Helling named interim option. Colleagues called Atkins effective at uniting departments and aiding Coralville cooperation.
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Public Works
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Coralville
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Weather site says high mosquito activity tonight in Cedar Rapids Iowa City
The Weather Channel forecast predicts high mosquito activity tonight in Cedar Rapids and Iowa City based on temperature wind humidity and time of day. It notes mosquitoes breed in standing water after frequent spring rains and mentions that West Nile virus has appeared in western Iowa this year.
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Protect yourself from mosquitoes with repellents
Use DEET picaridin or oil of lemon eucalyptus and follow label directions. Avoid outdoor activity at dawn and dusk when mosquitoes are active. Wear long sleeves pants shoes and socks. Eliminate standing water around the home. Empty buckets cans pool covers and pet dishes. Change bird bath water every 3 to 4 days. Check weather stay healthy forecast at Weather.com.
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Cedar Rapids school board to consider smoking ban on property
Cedar Rapids Metro High School students are seen smoking on campus as classes approach. The seven member committee recommends extending the district smoking ban to all school grounds, aligning with policies in Dubuque Linn-Mar and Marion districts. A June 25 board vote is anticipated.
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Cedar Rapids
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Kristina Gleesom
the Gazette
Iowa Lottery ends ad contract with UI athletics
Iowa Lottery will not renew its advertising contract with the University of Iowa athletics department for the upcoming fiscal year. Athletics Director Gary Barta called the move mutual after consultations with campus officials led by interim UI President Gary Fethke. The Lottery spent about $61,000 on ads. controversy earlier arose over a TV promo using arena imagery and a modified fight song.
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Iowa City
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University of Iowa
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Lottery
Towa Lottery
Iowa
Iowa Lottery Board
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the Gazette
Carver-Hawkeye
Presidential Committee On Athletics
Athletics Budget Grows by 5.5 Million Next Year
The athletics budget is set to increase by 5.5 million dollars for the upcoming year, signaling expanded programs and expenditures. Details and breakdowns are expected in Page 8A.
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