Cedar Rapids bids show tight market and rising costs
City officials warned a tight bidding climate, with busy contractors and higher prices, as Cedar Rapids seeks affordable street work. The Infrastruc ture Committee discussed strategies to attract bids, including flexible start times to invite more firms and ease project costs.
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Johnson County Ambulance Calls Hit New High
Johnson County Ambulance Services have exceeded 9,000 calls this fiscal year, the most in history. Director Steve Spenser sought funding for a fourth ambulance during peak hours on Sundays and Mondays, a plan approved by the board despite concerns about rising volumes and staff stress.
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Dear Abby readers weigh romance boundaries and respect
The column advises seeking partner consent before discarding ex lingerie, and recommends steady boundaries when flirting and in law issues arise. It suggests discussing wedding guest dynamics with the fiancé and potential parental support or removal if needed.
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Police identify victim in Cedar Rapids fatal crash
Cedar Rapids police identified Central City resident David Hannen 29 as the motorcyclist killed when his bike collided with a Ford Ranger driven by Jeff Huber 57 of Marion. The 5 01 p m crash on Center Point Road NE left Hannen dead at St Luke's Hospital. investigation ongoing. Witness tips urged to Cedar Rapids Police Department. No charges yet.
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River levels rise in eastern Iowa gauges show rising trends
Coralville pool stands at 692.73 feet above sea level as readings from La Crosse Lansing McGregor Guttenberg Dubuque Bellevue and Quad Cities indicate rising river levels. Muscatine shows a rise at 17.53 feet while the Quad Cities gauge moves toward 16.10 feet.
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Iowa Lottery Draws Reported For Thursday June 26
Daily lottery results list Pick 3 Midday 9 0 9 Pick 3 Evening 3 8 5 Pick 4 Midday 9 8 7 8 Pick 4 Evening 2 3 6 8 All or Nothing Midday 1 2 3 7 10 13 14 15 19 20 23 24 All or Nothing Evening 1 34 5 8 12 13 16 18 19 20 22
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