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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 2006
Page
9
Sen. Tom Harkin reports Cedar Rapids will receive 125000 from the Job Access and Reverse Commute program. The funds support the Neighborhood Transportation Service with ongoing federal disbursements. Transit chief Bill Hoekstra notes a smaller grant this cycle due to unspent earlier funds, averaging about 180000 annually.
Iowa City police reported three bar staff were cited for selling alcohol to underage buyers after Friday compliance checks. Bridget Vercruysse of Quinton's Bar & Deli, Christopher Lindsey of David's Place, and Nathan Binkley of Micky's were among those charged with the offense carrying a $690 fine plus court costs. Undercover youths visited 24 Iowa City businesses during the operation.
The University of Iowa will conduct a one year study on genetic causes of age related macular degeneration and glaucoma. A $600000 contract with Alcon Research Fort Worth Texas funds the project through a collaboration with Affymetrix Inc Santa Clara California. The Center for Bioinformatics and Computational Biology links UI College of Engineering and Carver College of Medicine.
A Linn County deputy enforces entry controls at the courthouse by using an X ray gate to inspect visitors, aiming to tighten security and regulate access. The measure affects who can enter the Linn County Courthouse and signals heightened safety procedures.
Warren Bigelow, a Linn County sheriff's deputy, runs courthouse security with a steady routine. Visitors pass through metal detectors or X rays as about 1,200 scans daily plus 600 walk-throughs. Two armed deputies guard the front, and staff address regulars by name or nickname.
Warren Bigelow, 52, Linn County sheriff's deputy in Iowa City, describes courthouse security. He shows how the X ray monitor detects organic and metallic items in bags and how a metal detector catches contraband. He and partner Joe Losch maintain steady dialogue with visitors amid security checks.
Daniel Canfield, 9, who received a bone marrow transplant from his brother to halt adrenoleukodystrophy ALD, shows improvement. His disease has not spread and he plans to return to All Saints School Cedar Rapids after spring break, starting part time as doctors taper medications. Despite stability he remains legally blind with limited peripheral vision.
Daniel Canfield eight in 2004 faced adrenoleukodystrophy. His twelve year old brother Thomas matched for a bone marrow transplant. North American Health Plans declined coverage labeling it experimental. Iona Medicaid funded the procedure, done January 14, 2005 at Fairview University of Minnesota Children’s Hospital.
The Gazette outlines how Newstrack, published on Mondays, serves as a follow up to prominent local figures and events. Readers are guided to contact Cedar Rapids offices for inquiries and corrections.
Cedar Rapids collector Jim Plumb died in November 2004 leaving about 2000 toy vehicles. His widow Jewel will auction most of the collection March 17 to 19 at Allentown Fairgrounds via Randy Inman Auctions. The toys range from $50 to thousands each. some favorites, including a WWII era tin can Jeep, remain with Jewel.
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