Ice Age Fossils Centerstage at Cedar Valley Show Return
The 47th Cedar Valley Rocks and Minerals Society show returns to Hawkeye Downs in Cedar Rapids featuring sand fossil digging from the North Sea and life size ice age skeletons including a 12 foot stegodon. Proceeds fund geology scholarships at the University of Iowa and Cornell College. Michael Sincak brings four life size fossils free of charge and praises the club's community reach.
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Cedar Valley Gem Show Debuts Exhibit of Ice Age Replicas
The 47th annual Gem Mineral and Fossil Show by Cedar Valley Rocks & Minerals Society runs 8:30 AM–6 PM Saturday and 9:30 AM–5 PM Sunday at Hawkeye Downs Cedar Rapids. Admission is 2 dollars adults 1 dollar kids with many programs and a petrified bone hunt.
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Quiet Week Ahead at Iowa Capitol Despite Hints of Debates
Iowa lawmakers anticipate a calmer week with focus on the second funnel deadline April 1 for Senate bills in House committees and House bills in Senate committees. A possible online poker measure and a dove hunting season proposal may draw limited attention. Senator Gronstal and Speaker Paulsen warn many House GOP priorities face casualties, while constitutional anti same sex marriage signals rally plans by Family Leader. The dove bill appears more promising per Dearden, with support increasing via emails and calls.
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Guttenberg approves 2012 budget with tax changes
Guttenberg officials adopt a 5.8 million FY2012 budget with a 14.82 per thousand property tax levy as the marina project wraps. Homeowners with 100 000 assessed value face 719 in taxes next year up from 708. water rate base rises from 20.25 to 22.25 for capital projects. Russell Loven appointed mayor pro tem to serve until November after Gerald Block's death.
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The Gazette Reports Daily County News
The Gazette continues its daily coverage of county news, updating readers on local government, incidents, community events, and notable developments affecting residents and public services throughout the region.
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