Corridor League to host legislators forum in Cedar Rapids
The League of Women Voters of Cedar Rapids and Marion will hold a legislative forum Saturday from 10 30 to 11 45 a m at Mercy Medical Center Hallagan Education Center 701 10th St SE Cedar Rapids. All 11 Linn County legislators are invited. The event is free and audience questions follow brief remarks. This is the third of four sessions for the 2010 session. The final forum will be April 17 at St Luke's Hospital.
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Johnson housing fund seeks loan applicants in Johnson County
The Housing Trust Fund of Johnson County invites applications for its revolving loan program with 300000 available. Eligible applicants include businesses nonprofits and government agencies funding owner occupied affordable rental transitional or emergency housing. Deadline March 22. More info at htfjc org or (319) 358 0212.
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Day care provider charged after intoxicated watch of children
North Liberty authorities charged Rachel J. Smith 36 with five counts of child endangerment after she appeared intoxicated while supervising five children at her home on Vandella Circle. She told police she drank several beers and took pseudoephedrine pills.
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Harkin backs bipartisan work on education reform in Iowa
In Cedar Rapids Sen. Tom Harkin announces a bipartisan team to craft updates to the Elementary and Secondary Education Act amid Obama administration plans. Secretary Arne Duncan calls for a broader approach beyond No Child Left Behind and a $3 billion program funding boost.
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Eastern Iowa avoids major floods as rains fall short
Eastern Iowa dodges heavy rainfall and lower river crests. Cedar River at Cedar Rapids forecast 15 feet Tuesday night to Wednesday, two feet over flood stage. Otis Road and Conesville crests noted. City plans limited overtime, crews to work during regular hours to prepare for a 17 foot crest. No flooding predicted for Iowa City. Wapsipinicon near Anamosa cresting early today.
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Cedar River flood crest forecast and impact by level
Cedar Rapids officials warn the Cedar River may crest at 15 feet Tuesday night through Wednesday night triggering progressive flooding. Readouts show the 12 foot flood stage with 14 and 16 foot thresholds marking moderate and major floods and map streets and landmarks affected at each level.
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