Hart lays out Cedar Rapids progress in first State of the City
Mayor Brad Hart delivers a 40 minute address to about 580 people at the Cedar Rapids Convention Complex. He highlights progress as the 10 year flood anniversary nears and outlines future growth including possible hotels downtown, a GO 4 Cedar Rapids festival with Kelly Clarkson, and redevelopment of the Guaranty Bank Building. He notes small job losses from Rockwell Collins sale while Transamerica relocation and TCS partnership offer growth opportunities. He urges public involvement, board service, and neighborhood stabilization with a renewed Affordable Housing Commission and bike share plans funded by a 100000 Wellmark grant.
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Marion teacher returns to Vernon Middle School after not guilty verdict
Diane Graham resumes teaching fifth and sixth grades at Vernon Middle School in Marion following a jury acquittal on a misdemeanor charge for failing to report child sex abuse by Starry Elementary volunteer Logan McMurrin. The district has paid 2.7 million to settle four lawsuits involving Graham and the district.
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Tama County
Holy Cross man gets year in federal prison for meth and gun
Brett John Schmerbach, 44, of Holy Cross, was sentenced to one year in federal prison for possession of a firearm by a felon. He admitted to three long guns in 2016 and officers found meth and ammunition at his home, with two shotgun and rifle specifics noted. He also faces a $5,500 fine and three years of supervised release after imprisonment.
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Willis Dady expands housing aid in Cedar Rapids
Willis Dady Homeless Services in Cedar Rapids can offer limited Rapid Re-Housing funds of about 80,000 dollars from the U.S. HUD. Eligible homeless individuals under 30 percent area median income may receive help with rent and deposits to quickly obtain permanent housing.
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Corrections and Clarifications Published by The Gazette
The Gazette issues corrections on several items including soil erosion figures from Indian Creek Nature Center and a venue address for a Knights of Columbus fish fry. It clarifies a Decorah foster care policy report and invites reader feedback by phone.
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Iowa
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Indian Creek
Gazette Newspaper Details and Subscription Rates
The Gazette in Cedar Rapids Iowa provides daily news from 500 Third Ave SE. It lists subscription prices 8 weekly 416 yearly for in state and 468 yearly for out of state with 7 day delivery and contact numbers for subscription service and general inquiries.
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