Architect Gerald Allen urges uplifting future buildings
Architect Gerald Allen argues future architecture must elevate human spirit by blending needs with the built world. He critiques high rise design, calls for flexible, human centered spaces, and cites Reston fountain concepts and Venice to illustrate how rules hinder comfort.
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Gerald Allen
Criteria Architects
Minneapolis
Kirkwood College
Allen
Reston
Sue
Venice
Italy
Current Laws Put Limits On Solar And Wind Power
Iowa attorneys Harry Zanville and Jay Nardini warned at Kirkwood Community College that local laws zoning and building codes hinder solar and wind projects. They cited Black Hawk county rules banning underground homes and a 12 foot high solar collector as examples while urging updated ordinances to fit new energy technology. The three day conference runs with sessions on design installation and maintenance of alternative energy systems.
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Iowa
Harry Zanville
Jay Nardini
Waterloo
Kirkwood Community College
Iowa Arts Council
Kirkwood
Iowa Hall
Nardini
Black Hawk County
Solar energy tips urge cautious citizen adoption and tax relief
Zanville and Nardini urge government sympathy for solar pilots but warn zoning boards test new energy questions. They cite the ancient lights doctrine, tax credits, costs, warranties, and escrow safeguards while advising verification of dealer bonds and avoiding 90 to 100 percent bill claims. Charles Hays of ERDA warns about shady operators and lists troubled solar firms.
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Zanville
Nardini
Iowa
Watch
Charles Hays
Hays
Federal Energy Resource Development Agency
ERDA
Salvation Army awards Skogman Erick G Skogman first Cedar Rapids recipient
Salvat ion Army announces Skogman Erick G Skogman retired Skogman Homes president as Cedar Rapids first Others awardee for outstanding volunteer service. He chaired the capital fund campaign financing the 1000 C Avenue NW community center. Sister Judith links Mercy and Salvation Army programs. New advisory board member James Wyckoff and officers James Oetken Donna Hahn Clarence Reece named. Daniel in puppet show featured. Seward Alaska purchase noted as historical date.
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Erick G. Skogman
Skogman Homes
Cedar Rapids
National Salvation Army
Salvation Army
Army
Skogman
Capital Fund
Salvation Army Corps
C Avenue NW
Judith
Mercy Hospital
Sisters of Mercy
James Wyckoff
James Oetken
Donna Hahn
Clarence Reece
Daniel
Immanuel Baptist Church
Fire code fee case heads to magistrate court review
Kermit Holmquist of Chirp's Brake and Alignment faces a magistrate hearing over a $10 annual fire permit fee. The suit stems from his wife's earlier challenge to the city fire code, with Holmquist arguing equal protection and that his business is not a fire hazard. Judge Lynn Brady said a judgment would follow within a week after arguments over a demurrer and permit responsibilities.
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Kermit Holmquist
Chirp
Ellis Boulevard
Kenneth Anderson
Holmquist
Lynn Brady
Anderson
Asst
Sterling Benz
Brady
Holmquists
Fire Department
Benz
Guilty Verdict in Heroin Delivery in Cedar Rapids
Bobbie L. Palmer, 23, Ced ar Rapids, found guilty by Linn district court jury on two counts of for profit heroin delivery. Trial claimed entrapment by undercover agent with $30 purchases on May 26 and June 3. Sentencing set for April 14. Jurors named from Cedar Rapids and nearby Springville. alternate Barbara L. Jacobsen.
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Bobbie L. Palmer
Linn
Cedar Rapids
Palmer
Kirk A. Smith
Joanne Woodward
Ann R. Bey
Phyllis H. Easterday
Cynthia S. Cohn
Jeanette Meyer
Karen K. Haars
Cindy L. Gardner
Tim G. Bennington
Richard N. Buchheim
Harold L. Harding
Wilma R. Anderson
Springville
Barbara L. Jacobsen
Hiawatha Extends Fire Protection Pact
Beginning Friday the southern half of Monroe township in Linn county will receive fire protection from the Hiawatha fire department under a contract between township trustees and the city. The area between highway 150 and the Cedar River, Chain Lakes Road and Cedar Rapids limits will be served, with faster response cited by Mayor Dale Guthridge. Fire number 393 3333.
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Monroe Township
Linn County
Hiawatha Fire Department
City of
Hiawatha
Midway
Dale Guthridge
Highway 150
Cedar River
Chain Lakes Road
Cedar Rapids
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