Corridor College Community Sees Stimulus Fund Shortfall
Cedar Rapids district supervisor Richard Whitehead warned the Corridor Community School District that despite receiving 2.82 million dollars in Recovery Act funds over two years, most will backfill state aid cuts. The district gets 318,506 this year and 1.7 million next year plus small increases in Title I and special education funding.
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Linn-Mar approves 3.72 percent teacher raise and parking expansion
Linn-Mar school board approves a one year contract with the Linn-Mar Education Association raising base pay to 31,340 a 3.72 percent increase adding about 1.13 million to the personnel budget next year. The board also awards Rathie Construction a 483,510 contract for up to 200 extra parking spaces at Linn-Mar High School during stadium construction. Forest Drive SE will be closed for four days starting Wednesday for sewer repairs between Hillcrest Drive and Mount Vernon Road.
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Flags on Veterans' Graves Volunteer Day at Cedar Memorial
Volunteers are invited by American Legion Hanford Post No. 5 to place flags on veterans graves at Cedar Memorial Cemetery 4200 First Ave NE at 8 a.m. Saturday. For details call 319 377-0308.
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Cedar Memorial Cemetery
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Summer reunion information and participation hub
Readers can submit stories photos or videos for reunions find a calendar or events search missing classmates and access planning resources Visit www iowa com reunions or email reunions iowa com for questions.
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Call Gazette Tips for News Stories and Photos
Readers are urged to call the Gazette with tips for stories and photos. Contact numbers are provided for Cedar Rapids and Iowa City offices along with a toll free line and subscription contacts.
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Cedar Rapids district keeps separate flood recovery plan with OPN Architects
Cedar Rapids school board unanimously approves a separate contract with OPN Architects to lead six to eight months of open houses on flood affected facilities. The plan aims for district focus and faster timeline, funded by flood recovery funds.
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Dave Markward
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Steve Graham
Iowa City eyes new buyout funds for flood homes
The City Council seeks 10 million in federal funds via a state program to buy flood damaged homes not in the 100 year flood boundary. Officials plan to nominate over 80 Parkview Terrace homes and three vacant properties to prevent future development, prioritizing those near the 100 year line.
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Jeff Davidson
Peninsula
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