Linn County Jail under court order to add reforms
A February written agreement in a Cedar Rapids federal case against Linn County jail conditions mandates new inmate rights and facilities. The plan includes indoor and outdoor exercise, longer visit periods, a law library, rules on religion and mail, and improved health access and court access with a June- to August-implemented timetable. Officials acknowledge higher future costs and potential court fines if noncompliant.
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Cedar Rapids official voices concern over rising street light bills
Wayne Murdock Cedar Rapids Public Improvements Commissioner cites January 1980 street light costs at 89422 dollars up from 68158 the prior year. He notes average four resident petitions monthly for lighting and proposes council input and possible cost sharing with residents or utility installation to curb expenses.
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Italian Is Rhode Island’s Top Native Tongue Among States
UPI reports that Italian is the mother tongue for 7.1 percent of native-born residents in Rhode Island, the highest share of any state. The figure reflects a historical Italian American presence in the state and highlights language diversity in New England.
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