Iowa City district seeks three acres for expanded high school
Iowa City school district plans a 1.1 million offer to buy three acres on Mall Drive from Johnson County for an expanded alternative high school. The land cost the county 1.1 million in 2000 and the district has tracked the land for nine months with an offer prepared by Kirsten Frey. Board presentation date not set. Bond proceeds totaling 39 million approved February 11 funded the 64-student program expansion and relocation.
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Apartment fire leaves 12 homeless in Iowa City
A midafternoon blaze at 634 Westgate St Apt 54, Westgate Villa, caused 75,000 in damage and displaced 12 residents. No injuries reported as firefighters brought the fire under control in 10 minutes. Red Cross assisting six units. Fire blamed on unattended cooking.
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Breath test ruling shakes Iowa drunken driving cases
A Johnson County Iowa court barred DataMaster breath tests due to missing written instructions, prompting police to pursue urine tests to determine blood alcohol content. The ruling may affect 75 to 100 prior cases and could ripple statewide if other judges adopt the reasoning.
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Tense times for Muslims in Cedar Rapids
In Cedar Rapids the Muslim community faces a climate of fear and caution amid the Iraq war. Leaders report no personal safety threats locally, despite concerns of hate crimes, while groups like Women for Peace grow and host vigils and talks to address the war's costs and America's role.
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Plane crash near Petersburg kills five aboard
A single engine plane crashed into a farm field two miles east of Petersburg, killing all three aboard. Minnesota residents' names withheld pending notification. FAA and NTSB investigators to inspect the site. Witnesses describe a struggle to stay aloft before the crash near Allan Koelker’s farm.
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Cedar Rapids school board weighs national superintendent search
Consultants told the Cedar Rapids school board the national search could cost from 310,000 to 325,000. Finishing options include a severance package for Superintendent Finch valued at 85,000 with a possible Jan 4, 2004 exit. The board plans a Monday special meeting to consider a buyout and whether to pursue internal or national search.
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School board weighs buyout for superintendent search
The school board met Monday to discuss buying out Superintendent Lew Finch and a nationwide search. Reports vary on cost with estimates around 12 000 to 25 000 dollars, while delays may keep Finch in place until a replacement arrives. A September 2 election could shift board seats before a final decision.
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