Laughs and mishaps at Iowa DMV line shared by readers
Readers recount humorous moments renewing drivers licenses at the Iowa DMV. Tales include a shirt recall, a reflective photo mishap, a glasses mix up, a vision test misread, and a donor-essay reveal, all ending in smiles and shared laughter.
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Hank You
Bill Pazour
Harry Berckes
Ann Gerdts
Grace Chalk
Robin Shull
Iowa Department of Transportation
Rasdal
Gazette Online
Bill
Anamosa
Harry
Cedar Rapids
Ann
Walker
Grace
Marion
DMV
Robin
Washington
Iowa
Dave
Gazcomm.com
Logo contest sought for Czech Village New Bohemia district
Cedar Rapids district organizers sponsor a logo contest for the Czech Village New Bohemia Main Street District. Submissions are due April 5 with a $500 cash prize and $500 in gift certificates from district businesses. Read rules at newbohemia.org. Contact Robyn Rieckhoff or Jim Jacobmeyer via email for details.
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Cedar Rapids
Czech Village
New Bohemia
Newbohemia.org
Robyn Rieckhoff
Robynrieckhoff
Mac.com
Jim Jacobmeyer
New.bohemia
Gmail.com
City weighs panhandling and smoking ban changes downtown
Iowa City officials discuss Downtown Association requests to ban panhandling on the Pedestrian Mall and daytime smoking, with proposed 25 foot panhandling distances and 50 foot separations. Police say enforcement limits exist. a special district tax proposal for funding upgrades is being considered, with potential council action set for March 22.
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Downtown Association Board of Directors
Tially
Dowtown
Eleanor Dilkes
Downtown Association
Leah Cohen
Bo James
Sam Hargadine
Iowa City
Cohen
Gregg.hennigan
Gazcomm.com
Iowa City 21-only bar vote faces April 8 decision
The Iowa City City Council weighs a March 23 first reading on raising bar entry age from 19 to 21. A referendum could appear on the November ballot if the ordinance passes by April 8. delays push possible results to 2011 or prompt repeal. Organizers need 2,500 valid signatures.
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Gregg Hennigan
Tra
Iowa City
Eleanor Dilkes
Gregg.hennigan
Gazcomm.com
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