Kirkwood VP to lead Everett Community College in Washington
Susan Carroll, Kirkwood Community College vice president for planning and development, will become president of Everett Community College in Washington, citing the school’s national reputation and personal ties to the Pacific Northwest. Kirkwood will hold the position vacant until the Legislature adjourns and budgets are set. Jeffrey Luke Hendrickson, 28, former Sears Optical employee in Cedar Rapids, faces a first degree theft charge for embezzling more than $10,000. He was arrested and released after promising to appear in court.
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Kirkwood Community College
Washington State
Susan Carroll
Iowa
Everett Community College
Kirkwood
Carroll
Pacific Northwest
Puget Sound
Optician
Sears Optical
Cedar Rapids
Sears
Jeffrey Luke Hendrickson
Don Potter
Hendrickson
Cole Vision Corp
Cleveland
Ohio
Potter
Tipton County Pays Judgment in Eggert Case
Tipton County supervisors authorize paying more than 1.5 million in remaining claims after a jury awarded 2.6 million in the Susan Eggert accident case. The county issued bonds to retire 1.6 million of the debt with insurance covering 1 million. Distributions included 1.353 million to Eggert’s conservator and her lawyers plus smaller amounts to related parties.
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Cedar County
Susan Eggert
Eggert
Davenport Bank and Trust Co
Lane
Waterman
Brett Eggert
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Clancey Won’t Seek Cedar Rapids Mayor Post
Cedar Rapids election unfolds with several hopefuls including Wayne Murdock and Don Pospishil pursuing mayoral bids. Lee Clancey says she will not run in the July 21 race, while others like P.T. Larson Bennie Graw and David Eichacker have begun filing papers or considering campaigns. If more than two enter, a June 23 primary will be held.
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Lonnie Zingula
Cedar Rapids
Lee Clancey
Don Canney
Kay Chapman
Linn County
Clancey
Wayne Murdock
Canney
P.T. Larson
Bennie Graw
David Eiichacker
Teamsters
Bob Shorg
Don Pospishil
Housing boom rattles market in Iowa City
In Iowa City officials wrestle with high land costs and scarce land developers as they pursue affordable housing. Builders cite $60 000 to $70 000 homes as desirable but land and regulatory costs push prices up. Government incentives and tax credits are discussed to attract low and moderate income housing, despite complex federal and state rules.
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Julie Creswell
Owa
Iowa City
Les Batterman
The
Homebuilders Association of
Batterman
Steve Atkins
Atkins
Marianne Milkman
Milkman
Kubby
Burlington Street
Rubby
Iowa City Faces Housing Costs Hinder FHA Program
Johnson County limits for FHA loans complicate Iowa City access. Median county prices drive a $76,900 cap, leaving would be buyers with small down payments facing high prices. City officials debate incentives versus regulations to boost low to moderate income housing amid rising rents.
Upscale $300,000 Lakewood Hills model home feature
A plush development north of Holiday Road showcases a 3 bedroom 3.5 bath Cape Cod style home at 1708 Brown Deer Trace in Lakewood Hills. The 3445 square feet include an unfinished 2000 square foot basement and a luxury master bath with Jacuzzi tub and dual heads.
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Brown Deer Trace
Lakewood Hills
Holiday Road
Brown Deer Golf Course
Dan Berry
Iowa City Board of Realtors
Berry
Atkins bugler Eleanor Padley honors Memorial Day with Taps
Eleanor Padley, a 76 year old community figure and former Wilton band instructor, will play Taps at Atkins Memorial Day ceremonies. She started as a teen and has served veterans and communities through history teaching, band directing, and leadership awards.
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Eleanor Padley
Atkins
Eleanor
American Legion
Coe College
Cedar Rapids
Billy K. Murray
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Johnson County
Federal Housing Administration
Ruth Shelley
Hills
Iowa City Housing and Inspection Services
Coralville Building
U.S
Son County
Coralville
Johnson County Bureau
Oralville
Atkins Bugler
Cheryl
Jill
Wayne
Bob Ray
Dave Rasdal
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