Jane Boyd to be inducted into Iowa Women's Hall of Fame
Cedar Rapids notes Jane Boyd, longtime social welfare advocate and teacher, will be inducted into the Iowa Women’s Hall of Fame alongside U.S. Sen Joni Ernst and Gov Kim Reynolds. Boyd dedicated 38 years to Tyler School and the Jane Boyd Community House, shaping Cedar Rapids’ social services and aiding the poor.
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Cedar Rapids police embrace bias training to curb youth violence
Cedar Rapids police chief Wayne Jerman outlined implicit bias training for officers and an intercultural development inventory as part of a city wide effort to reduce youth gun violence. The plan ties to the Safe Equitable and Thriving Communities Task Force findings and the 2015 En vision CR plan with quarterly progress updates. The council also approved a 349 449 contract for Cooper's Mill hotel and restaurant demolition and environmental cleanup.
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Corrections on Iowa fund sources and Fairfax fireworks dates
A May 29 report overstated Iowa's general fund reliance on federal funds at about 32 percent or $2.3 billion. The article also corrected city guidance allowing fireworks during specified hours from June 1 to July 8 and December 10 to January 3.
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Gazette invites reader feedback on news accuracy
In a Tuesday story the Gazette asks readers to comment on accuracy fairness and completeness of news articles headlines and captions. Corrections or clarifications will be published in this space. Call (319) 398 8313 or 1 800 397 8212.
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Cedar Rapids approves Crestwood Ridge homeless housing rezoning
The Cedar Rapids City Council gave final approval to the Crestwood Ridge Apartments project after voting 6-2. CommonBond Communities plans a 45 unit complex at 1200 Edgewood Rd NW with five units for chronically homeless residents on a 1.98 acre site. Construction could start fall 2018 with first tenants that year.
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