No Objections As Cedar Rapids Lawyers Prep Croquet Match
Six Cedar Rapids lawyers from Legal Services Corp practice croquet at lunch in Green Square Park to face Des Moines colleagues in a charity style match. A free dinner awaits the winning team, with potential challengers from other regional offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delores Kaiden
Legal Services Corp. of
Iowa
Greene Square Park
Des Moines
uZelle
Cedar Rapids
Legal Services Corp
Mike Harrington
Harrington
Legal Services
Green Square Park
All-State Music Camp Concerts Set At University of Iowa
University of Iowa hosts three free public concerts by 340 junior and senior high musicians from Iowa and nearby states during June 26 to July 1. The 2 p.m. Sunday concert features concert bands orchestra and chorus at Hancher Auditorium. At 7 p.m. Wednesday June 29 swing choir madrigal choir and jazz bands perform at Clapp Recital Hall. A final 7 p.m. Friday July 1 concert at Hancher closes the week. The camp is directed by Myron Welch with top bands led by James Saker and Harry Begian, orchestra by Joseph Giunta, and chorus conductors Ray Salucka and Richard Biella.
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Iowa City
University of Iowa
Hancher Auditorium
U of I
Clapp Recital
Hancher
Iowa
U of I School of Music
Myron Welch
James Saker
University of Nebraska-Omaha
Harry Begian
University of Illinois
Joseph Giunta
Waterloo Cedar Falls Symphony Orchestra
Ray Salucka
Des Moines Hoover
Richard Biella
Lawrence University
June 21 meetings and community events listed
A dense schedule lists local government sessions from 8 am to 9 pm including Five Seasons Center Commission Cedar Rapids City Council Linn County Board of Supervisors Airport Commission Planning Commission Marion City Council and more. Also events: Tournament of Drums at Kingston Stadium and Iowa City Arts Fest downtown.
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Cedar Rapids
Center Point
Franklin St
Linn County Electrical Board of Examiners & Appeals
Linn County Municipal Civil Defense and Emergency Management
City Hall Civil Defense Center
Marion Zoning Board of Adjustment
City
Cedar Rapids Civil Rights Commission
Council
City delays work release center hearing on 16th Avenue site
The City Planning Commission delays action on a two acre 16th Avenue SW site for a parolee work release center proposed by the Sixth Judicial District Department of Correctional Services. DCS seeks a conditional use variance to rezone from commercial. August table to hire counsel, facing neighborhood crime concerns and legislative timing issues.
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Vanessa Shelton
Heather Sloman Wood
Sezette
16Th Avenue
City Planning Commission
6Th Judicial District Department of Correctional Services
DCS
Rockford Road
Fourth Ave
Planning Commission
Board of Adjustment
Opposition to zoning move delays project amid public objections
Jerry Copeland Brammer and several hundred constituents oppose the move. The delay is seen as a sign the district is not ready to handle opposition. The state allocated 100000 for the move this year. unspent funds will be escrowed. Running questions the plan and seeks 900000 more next session to finish the project. Floyd Bergen expected objections. organizers plan petitions and intensified strategy.
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Brammer
Bunning
the Gazette
Nelson
Floyd Bergen
Department of Planning and Redevelopment
Bergen
Planning Commission
DCS
Jerry Copeland
Wilson Ave
Copeland
Neighborhood opposition to Zimmerman's car showroom expansion
Southeast side residents protest Bob Zimmerman Ford plans to rezone a 661 by 100 foot lot from multi family to commercial to build an employee parking lot and showroom. Staff favors a conditional use permit with a six foot wooden fence and stricter controls on future site use. Neighbors cite drainage and bright lights concerns as city officials schedule the 3 p.m. City Hall hearing.
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Heather Sloman Woodin
Acette City Hall
Bob Zimmerman
Ford
First Ave
City Planning Commission
Floyd Bergen
Department of Planning and Redevelopment
Bergen
Zimmerman
Scott Olson
OPN Architects
Olson
City Hall
Recount Confirms Brammer Victory in House District 51
A Linn County recount for the Democrat state House District 51 primary leaves Phil Brammer winner with 438 votes and James M. Houser runner-up on 419. Other totals: David Hammock 158 and John Glackin 118.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linn County
Phil Brammer
James M. Houser
Brammer
Houser
David Hammock
John Glackin
Cedar Lake designated Cedar Rapids urban wildlife sanctuary
Cedar Lake becomes Cedar Rapids third urban wildlife sanctuary joining Indian Creek Nature Center and Life Investors Cedar Rapids. The National Institute for Urban Wildlife designates 24th nationwide site to promote urban habitat preservation with food water and cover for wildlife. Training in semi truck driving at Kirkwood Community College begins July 5 and August 8 with a five week course, on the road instruction and job placement services. Tuition 360 for Iowa residents 540 out of state. A 7.50 cheerleading clinic for 7 to 11 year olds at Washington High School on Saturday at 9 to noon with a parent program at 11 30, 2205 Forest Dr SE Cedar Rapids. Fee includes snack and materials. Reservations call 398-2226.
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Indian Creek Nature Center
Iowa
Toledo
Life Investors
Cedar Rapids
Cedar Lake
The
National Institute
Kirkwood Community College
Kirkwood
Brad Swyers
Washington
Forest Dr. SE
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Gazette
Matt Stoc
By Mark Davis
U of
Five Seasons Center Commission
Five Seasons Center
Richard Running
Running
Phil
State Department of Corrections
John McIvor
Star of Indiana
Drum & Bugle Corps
Kingston Stadium
Emerald Knights
National Institute For Urban Wildlife
Rick Skogman
Skogman
Ovist ‘ Otense
Northbrook Manor Care Center
Council Street
Ahea
American Health Care Association
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