Cedar Rapids school redistricting study begins
A 22 member Cedar Rapids committee of staff students parents and community members met to explore neighborhood and school demographics for possible redistricting. They discussed busing to balance economics closing a school or changing where a child attends. Public input is planned for early fall with a recommendation to the school board likely in September.
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Cedar Rapids
Dave Markward
University of Iowa
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Coralville hires fundraiser for arts center
Coralville contracts Della McGrath to raise funds for a proposed 330 seat performing arts center linked to the Plaza on 5th. McGrath will be paid up to 20000 dollars and finish by year end, as city officials pursue a 7 million dollar project with tax increment financing and a tourism grant.
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Lotteries Results and Jackpots for May 14
Wednesday draws show Powerball 19 21 29 32 46 with 32 Powerball for a 25.7 million jackpot and 2x Power Play. Iowa picks include Cash Game 12 19 30 34 35, Hot Lotto 15 29 32 34 37 with 6 hot ball, Pick 3 7 7 9 and 8 3 7, Pick 4 2 1 7 2 and 8 5 8 7. iMinols Little Lotto 8 10 15 30 35 and Lotto 18 19 25 35 44 46 with 6-of-48 jackpot at 3 million.
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Johnson County forum focuses on new jail and budget
Democrats clash over a new justice center to solve space issues in Johnson County at a Board of Supervisors and Auditor forum held at the Iowa City Public Library. Candidates debated the 2009 budget hike and office operations.
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Iowa City
Johnson County
Board of Supervisors
League of Women Voters
Sierra Club and Fair
Auditor’s Office
Terry Dahms
Harney and Sullivan
Mona Shaw
Tom Stockett
Fire destroys Bertram home injures firefighter
Officials probe cause after a blaze at 1902 E. Berry Road Bertram destroys a home. A Ely firefighter slipped a ladder and was hospitalized. name and condition not released. Residents Philip and Kimberly Barns with three children escaped safely.
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Cedar Rapids
E. Berry Road
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Michael Stoeffler
Philip and
Kimberly Barns
Kingsley man dies after Highway 140 crash
Aaron R. Foster, 29, of Kingsley formerly of Manchester, died from injuries in a Monday vehicle crash south of here. He lost control on Highway 140 near Quartz Avenue, struck a utility pole, and was pronounced dead at Floyd Valley Hospital Le Mars. Camp Clean Up Day set at Camp Tanager in Mount Vernon with volunteers helping build structures for the camp and outdoor classroom preparations for June 8 session.
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Manchester
Here
Plymouth County Sheriff's Office
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Highway 140
Quartz Avenue
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Tanager
General Mills
Mount Vernon Rd
Cedar River Paper
Weyerhaeuser
Union Cement
Court refuses to order license for greyhound park
DES MOINES The Iowa Court of Appeals upheld a Black Hawk County District Court ruling that affirmed the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission decision not to reissue a racing license for the Waterloo Greyhound Park. The park closed in 1996 after financial troubles and sued in 2005 over the denied renewal.
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Iowa Court of Appeals
Waterloo
Black Hawk County
Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission
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Fire damages Tama home with roof blaze
Firefighters from Tama responded early Wednesday to a home fire that took about an hour to control. Chief Rod Anderson said flames and smoke emerged from a roof vent as crews found the blaze likely started in the attic wiring and damaged the upper part of the residence.
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Rod Anderson
Lisbon approves three year union contract for city workers
The Lisbon City Council approved 4-0 a three year contract for public works and police department employees starting July 1. Police chief wage 19.56 per hour rising with annual increases over the contract life. public works employees start at 15.66 per hour. No major changes cited by council members.
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Public Works
Police Department
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