Fewer Fires, More Medical Calls Dominate National Fire Dept Trends
National data show only 7 percent of 22.4 million 2003 fire department calls were actual fires with medical calls exceeding half of activity both nationally and in Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, and Marion. Local chiefs note automated alarms bring false calls but value early warnings. emphasis shifts to medical service as fires decline.
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the Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Iowa City
Marion
Terry Martinson
Parison
National Fire Protection Association
Association
Terry Jackson
Andy Rocca
Cedar Rapids school board to discuss efficiency report actions
The Cedar Rapids school board will review a 811 page efficiency task force report received Feb 28 and discuss steps with Superintendent Dave Markward. Proposals include more collaboration with other entities, outsourcing some services, and revising bullying policies as urged by Gov. Vilsack and the Iowa School Boards Association. The meeting at 7 p.m. follows a 4:45 p.m. work session in the Educational Service Center boardroom.
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Cedar Rapids
Dave Markward
Linn County
Linda Langenberg
College
Linn-Mar
Cousins' lifelong trips linger near West Branch farm
A family gathering chain spans decades with trips from Ottawa to Estes Park to Nassau. Cousins share photos and a 1992 century farm memory east of West Branch. Glenn and Cora keep roots local while others roam. Dave Rasdal notes the family keeps traveling.
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Ottawa
Canada
Estes Park
Colo
California
Washington, D.C
Branson
Nassau
Peg Anderson
West Liberty
Century Farm
West Branch
Peter Anderson
Glenn
Cora
Herbert Hoover Presidential Library
Mississippi
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Dunkerton
Rhonda Schinstock
Mount Pleasant
Bridget Dunlay
Fort Madison
Stewart Memorial Library
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Rocca
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Gazettecommunications.com
Tom Vilsack
Iowa Association of School Boards
Diane
Ramblin
Dave Rasdal
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Third Ave
Cassill Motors
West Post Rd
Mike McGrath
Center Point RD
Rydell
Grain Lane
Center Point
West 1St St
Monticello
Cagsi
Honda
San Mornan
Waterloo
Omar
Jim Miller
3Rd Ave
David Redlawsk
University of Iowa
Mark Bowden
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Paul Coates
Iowa State University
Susan Judkins
Iowa League of Cities
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