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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 2006
Page
11
The Linn County Empowerment Board awards 243000 dollars to the Cedar Rapids school district to fund two 16 seat preschool classrooms at Hoover and Nixon elementaries. Up to 32 four year olds from low income families will be enrolled based on income guidelines with programs starting soon after spring break.
Johnson County Sheriff's Office invites adults 18 and over to join a reserve deputy program. The initial cost is about $1,000. Applications are at 511 S. Capitol St. Iowa City, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays or online. Deadline is March 31. Inquiries go to Sgt. Kramer. Reserve deputies assist by directing traffic at events and supporting town celebrations.
Taxpayers in Linn and Johnson counties must pay by March 31 to avoid a 1.5 percent penalty assessed April 1 on unpaid property and mobile home taxes. Payments may be made at treasurer offices in Cedar Rapids and Iowa City, by mail, or online at the Iowa treasurer site using major cards or eCheck.
The Gazette invites towns and groups to submit summer events for the Explore 2006 vacation guide. Send details by April 17 to Linda Cruise, The Gazette Explore, Cedar Rapids IA, or fax to 319 398 5846 or email linda.cruise gazettecommunications. com. Event listings will publish with the May 14 edition. Advertising contact numbers are provided.
The University of Iowa joins five other sites to test an aluminum hydroxide vaccine additive aimed at boosting immunity against H5N1. They seek 100 participants aged 65 plus who will receive two shots and have blood and reaction monitoring amid concerns the virus could reach the continental United States this year.
Call 319 384 7245 or 319 384 9569 for details. Compensation is offered. The inactivated virus vaccine cannot give bird flu. Participants need not live in Iowa City but must complete eight visits at University Hospitals in Iowa City over seven months.
North Liberty city council unanimously approves a measure condemning misconduct by elected officials after a February 28 meeting clash. Council member Matt Bahl, who drew the move, calls it a formal slap while Mayor Dave Franker cites wall damage from a slammed door. The resolution, written by Franker, targets damage to city property and reputational harm without penalties. Residents debate the handling of the dispute in public view.
The piece highlights Iowa pride across sports and academics, noting Hawkeyes fans, boys basketball state finals, choirs, debate, bands, science progress, and the Iowa Hall of Pride at the Iowa Events Center near Hy-Vee.
A Saturday column condemns inconsiderate dog owners and shares a San Francisco pilot turning dog poop into energy. methane digester tech could power appliances or turbines, but local Iowa experts doubt scale and volume justify the cost. readers urged to keep scooping.
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