Commission explains Home Rule Charter plan for Cedar Rapids
A public forum at the Cedar Rapids Beems Auditorium drew 27 residents as the Home Rule Charter Commission outlined a council manager form with a part time mayor. Voters will decide this summer between current government and the new plan, which aims for a smooth transition and a city manager hired by the council. The commission hopes to finish by April 15.
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Coralville Council OKs hotel plans and demolition near I-80
City leaders approved demolition of several site buildings including Dolls Inc. and a 665-space parking facility design contract for the Marriott Hotel and Conference Center. They set an April hearing on cleaning up the Hawks Truck Stop, with construction slated to start next month and finish by October 2006.
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Iowa and Illinois Lottery Results Listing
The March 22 lottery snapshot shows several draws across Iowa and Illinois. Notable outcomes include Mega Millions numbers 6 11 27 37 43 Mega Ball 34 with a $44 million jackpot and a 6-of-48 jackpot at $27 million. Additional picks cover Cash Game, Pick 3, Pick 4, and Little Lotto draws with listed numbers.
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Iowa City creates non voting student liaison post
City Council approved a one year non voting student liaison slot to begin May 1. The position mirrors Ames and requires attendance and possible removal for unexcused absences or misconduct. Supporters say it ensures student interests are considered though critics call it unnecessary.
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Monticello Revises Renaissance Center Bid Review
Monticello council set for 5 30 p m Thursday to discuss a revised Renaissance Center bid. Kleiman Construction submitted the low bid at 2.6 million, about 160000 over budget. If approved, demolition of the veterans building will start around April 4, with a library planned on the upper level.
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Kalona voters back municipalization bid for electric utility
Kalona residents approve pursuing municipalization with 281 yes 87 no, turnout 21.1 percent. The move ties Kalona to Wellman and up to six Iowa communities seeking to detach from Alliant Energy, a process expected to span years. Wellman council allocates up to 100000 for Iowa Utilities Board study. Voters also elected long‑time mayor Jerry Kauffman and council member Claudine Miller unopposed.
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North Cedar voters approve bonds for school projects
North Cedar Community School District voters approved an 8.99 million bond for building projects with 73 percent in favor and 60 percent levy approval. The plans include a 4.5 million K-4 center in Mechanicsville, 1.1 million for two London kindergarten rooms, and 3.3 million for middle school remodeling with a new gym and lunchroom in Clarence.
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Fire guts mobile home. firefighters save puppy
A mobile home northwest of Manchester on a Delaware County gravel road burned Monday afternoon. Firefighters rescued a puppy, giving it oxygen. The blaze started from an electric ceramic heater under a desk. Patricia Sullivan was away when a passerby spotted the fire.
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