City considers $1 cab fare hike in public hearing
Cedar Rapids council weighs raising flag to $3 from $2 while mileage stays at $1.50 as Five Star Delivery owner Dick Parsons objects for the elderly. Advisory committee backed the increase to offset gas costs amid debates on impacts to short trips. Council actions include other ordinances and rezoning deals with developers.
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Cab Committee
Bill Hoekstra
Five Seasons Transportation
Parsons
Hoekstra
Marion church rezoning bid denied unanimously
Sharon Rogers of Marion eyed the 1905 Gospel Light Baptist building at 995 Fifth Ave for a wedding chapel and worship venue. The Planning and Zoning Commission rejected changing the site from R-5 to C-2, citing parking and neighborhood compatibility. a conditional use permit may be pursued after further reviews.
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Central Business District
NAPA
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Vic Klopfenstein
Commission
Litthke Brown
Nashua
Ss. Peter and Paul
Solon
Johnson
Board of Adjustment
Sharon Rogers
Cedar Rapids
Gospel Light Baptist Church
Thomas demands respect during Cedar Rapids council session
Cedar Rapids Streets Commissioner Don Thomas defended his office during public comments after council critic P T Larson called for his resignation amid a police probe into the Traffic Engineering department. Mayor Clancey supported Thomas as Larson questioned city actions and a related computer crime inquiry was noted.
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Thomas
C.R. City Council
Larson
Cedar Rapids
Don Thomas
P.T. Larson
Donny Thomas
Lee Clancey
Richard Hamblin
Gateway
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Christie Vilsack to speak at West Liberty library grand opening
West Liberty Iowa First Lady Christie Vilsack will keynote the grand opening of the expanded West Liberty Free Public Library at 400 N Spencer St. The three day celebration starts Friday with a donor reception and runs through Sunday featuring open houses, tours, and entertainment.
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Christie Vilsack
West Liberty Library
Library
N. Spencer St
West Liberty
Janette McMahon
Vilsack
Gov
Tom Vilsack
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