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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 2001
Page
9
A first reading passed 4-3 to allow fowl in Marion city limits, expanding current pet limits from pygmy goats miniature horses and potbellied pigs. The measure faces two more readings before a final decision, with opponents calling it a foul ordinance and supporters citing permit based cases.
City officials led by right of way chief Rita Rasmussen defend the takings process in district court amid opposition over how assessed values and offered payments affect taxes. Elgin notes fairness to property owners and taxpayers. Mount Vernon Road project spurred complaints of noise and truck impact. Read as three homeowners receive settlements: Roxanne Courtney received 810000 for property now appraised at 79000 Angelo Bishop estate 71000 for 61000.
Cedar Rapids officials announce Mount Vernon Road paving will begin in April and finish by season’s end. The 1.5 mile project from 26th to 38th and 42nd to Bever Ridge adds a five lane cross section with a two way left turn lane and width increases at the cost of about 9 million dollars with 4 million funded by federal grants.
Snow and gusty winds create poor driving conditions across eastern Iowa with Cedar Rapids seeing 3 to 7 inches by tonight and southern areas up to 9 inches per National Weather Service. Weekend relief arrives as dry, warmer weather returns by Sunday. Separately, Linn County Sheriff hosts a deputy orientation at 9 a.m. Saturday at 310 Second Ave. SW to explain civil service exams and qualifications.
Everett Fruendt a 79 year old resident of rural Guernsey died after his car struck an eastbound train on Highway 151 near Amana Tuesday night. The crossing signals reportedly worked. Fruendt died hours later at St Luke's in Cedar Rapids. Services set for Saturday at St John Lutheran Church south of Victor.
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