Battle over farmland parcels near Cedar Rapids continues
Cedar Rapids and Bertram clash over 100 acres along Highway 13 to host a garbage transfer station and outdoor compost. A Wednesday public hearing precedes Cedar Rapids’ bid to acquire the land, while Bertram votes to annex, citing local control and the owners Larry and Sharon Ditch and Emma Crossley. The Iowa City Development Board may decide given proximity to city limits and objections.
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Rick Smith
Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Bertram
Larry
Sharon Ditch
Emma Crossley
Linn County
State Board
Darwin Harmening
Hanson
Code Rapids
Australian man told to leave U S after airport incident
Scott Kennedy an Australian national pleaded guilty to intimidating airport screening personnel at Waterloo airport. Judge John Jarvey sentenced him to 10 days in jail and a $1000 fine with restitution of $718. He must leave the United States within a week and stay away for a year. Kennedy helped recruit teachers for a school in Abidjan and faced visa complications on return.
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the Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Scott Kennedy
Waterloo
United States
Kennedy
John Jarvey
Jarvey
Owner hopes to rebuild historic Decorah ballroom after fire
Decorah residents bid to restore the town landmark ballroom after a recent fire, recalling its rich past hosting acts like Gene Vincent and the Blue Caps in August 1957 and reflecting on the era's vibrant music scene. The report notes many regional ballrooms faced similar fates as country and rock venues faded or closed, with lingering memories of a bygone era.
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Decorah Ballroom
Tre Garen Decorah
Leonard Matter
Gene Vincent
The
Blue Caps
Matter
Aun
Jim
School budget cuts raise class sizes districtwide
The district faces about 3 million in cuts despite a 2 percent per pupil funding increase for 2003 04. The general fund cannot be saved by tax raises and will likely increase class sizes across all levels. A public hearing on the budget is set for March 24 at 4 30 p m at the Education Service Center.
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Steve Graham
General Fund
Education Service Center
Second Ave
Paula Vincent
Linn History Center eyes long term funding and building plan
Morton and Aldridge outlined options to stabilize Linn County History Center finances including possible county purchase and lease back at one dollar a year, private donations, and other long term solutions. The center aims to cure mortgage arrears by April 1 while maintaining core history access for future generations.
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Morton
Linn County
First Ave
Cedar Rapids
History Center
Aldridge
Guaranty Bank
Wells Fargo
U.S. Bank
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