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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 2009
Page
1
Kinross resident Rollin Mast raises three teenage daughters as a single father after his wife died last year. He balances teaching duties with shared moments of learning at home.
UI Pharmaceuticals, a division of the University of Iowa College of Pharmacy, develops formulations manufactures drug products and performs analytical testing for clients. Director Mick Wells notes small firms hire UI Pharma for feasibility and testing without heavy capital spend.
Robert Bridge reports a hunter has killed the largest bear ever shot in Manitoba known as the Swamp Monster. The event is recorded amid other world and local news items. Protesters in Tehran mourn clashes over Iran's disputed election as authorities seek calm. Iowa officials weigh locating displaced juvenile courts after flood to Cedar Rapids courthouse option.
Bruce Browning describes last June floodwater up to 20 feet that cut the University of Iowa power plant from service. Submarine style bulkhead doors are being installed in underground tunnels to seal water and protect the plant and nearby buildings at a total project cost of about 3.2 million dollars with FEMA help.
The weak economy strains rental housing as landlords cut upkeep and repair work. Orange County mediation reports 30 to 35 daily complaints about landlords, with about 30 residents a week bringing cases to mediation. Residents cite un exterminated pests, plumbing failures, and leaky roofs as ongoing issues.
Cedar Rapids reports no uptick in landlord complaints this year despite usual summer trends. Iowa City confirms similar stability with senior housing inspector Norm Cate crediting proactive inspections for the steady numbers.
Cedar Rapids Freedom Fest offers many free events with a $3 festival button. Highlights include Balloon Glow June 25, parade and FestaFun June 27, and a large July 4 fireworks show. Premium concerts like the Cedar Rapids Symphony Patriotic Pops cost $10 for adults, $5 for 6–12, under 5 free.
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