Cedar Rapids appoints interim superintendent David Markward
The Cedar Rapids school board unanimously approved an interim contract for incoming superintendent David Markward. He will work one day a week starting May 3, with pay of 529 dollars per Cedar Rapids day plus mileage, and will fully assume the role on July 1 with a 137,500 dollar annual salary.
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Theater and forum events across Iowa venues
Public forum sponsored by Iowa Farm Bureau with Rep. Steven Lukan and Sen. Julie Hosch at Four Oaks first venue. other events include Mornings at Seven at Starlighters Theatre Anamosa and Noises Off at Washington Community Center. Puppet show at Owl Glass Puppetry Center West Liberty and Bat Boy musical at Dows Theater Coe College Cedar Rapids with ticket prices.
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Cedar Rapids and Marion Drive-Through Recycling Times
Cedar Rapids hosts a drive-through recycling site from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 1201 Sixth Street. Marion offers similar service from 8 a.m. to 4 15 p.m. at 195 35th Street.
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Local arrests and incidents in Eastern Iowa logs
The Log records Friday incidents in Linn County and Cedar Rapids with multiple arrests and charges. Marty Medinger a 45 year old Hiawatha resident faces a third offense and driving while license suspended in Hiawatha. Aaron Phelps, 21, Cedar Rapids, charged with marijuana possession in Marion. Derik Stauffacher 29, Cedar Rapids area, and Sevania Stakes 22, Cedar Rapids area, listed with location and offense. Cedar Rapids reported a balding fire at 81 Miller Ave. SW and totals include 14 medical calls, 3 service calls, and 9 false alarms.
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Walker Election Aims to Replenish City Council
Walker Iowa prepares for a special council election to fill a two year vacancy and two four year seats. Voters pick between Mary Ann Burke Amy Reynoldson Donald Donley Scot McEnany Peggy McVay Matt Meisheid and John Zlabek. A quorum is needed to conduct town business and restore the budget process.
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Benton deputy Randall Forsyth enters Benton County sheriff race
VINTON The Benton County sheriff primary in June features Randall Forsyth, first deputy since 1979, challenging incumbent deputy Ron Tippett who announced his candidacy last year. Sheriff Kenneth Popenhagen is not seeking re election, with 32 years served, and Detective Jerry Michael plans a Democratic bid.
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Cedar Rapids backs synergy task force on government efficiency
The Cedar Rapids City Council approved a resolution backing the Community-Based Synergies and Efficiencies Task Force created by Mayor Paul Pate in November. The group includes leaders from Cedar Rapids and nearby cities, school districts, and citizen appointees, and it seeks public support and potential consultant funding to pursue four subcommittees on IT and communications, public safety, health care costs, and motor vehicle use.
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Four-time felon Howard sentenced to 25 years in federal prison
In Iowa City Billy Howard, 45, a four time felon and meth user, was sentenced Tuesday to 25 years for being a felon in possession of firearms and possessing stolen firearms. Trial evidence showed he aided his brother’s attempt to flee to Mexico amid drug charges.
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Manchester Highway 13 upgrade to begin with West Main Street work
City engineer maps two mile phase to rebuild Highway 13 in Manchester with Portzen Construction starting Monday on West Main Street. Work proceeds in stages from West Main to South Franklin, then North Franklin as the $1.2 million project advances. The Delaware County Fair week will pause activity, with completion targeted by late August after about 100 working days.
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14th Avenue Reconstruction Begins Monday in Marion
The project on 14th Avenue from 29th to 31st streets starts Monday with a 9 a.m. street closure for about three weeks. Total pavement removal and replacement, driveway and sewer repairs are planned. Intersections at 29th and 31st stay open to through traffic.
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South Tama votes Tuesday on bond for 9 million
South Tama school district residents go to polls Tuesday for a 9 million bond election to fund a pre kindergarten through fifth grade building. Taxes will not rise. funding comes from a local option tax revenue, a 7 percent income tax surcharge, and 500000 from district reserves. Polls run 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. at multiple locations in Tama and Poweshiek counties.
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Feds study shuttle flights linking Des Moines with Decorah and others
Decorah could join a federal feasibility study proposed by the DOT to run passenger shuttles between Des Moines and Des Moines connected cities Spencer Fort Madison Decorah with up to three daily trips. Estimated study cost ranges from two to four thousand dollars per involved city with no commitments yet.
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