Corridor paving and roadwork near Bever Park in Cedar Rapids
A Bever Park sewer line overflowed into the parking lot, about 10 gallons are reported. The area was cleaned and returned to service. Traffic on Highway 100 from Edgewood Road to east of I 380 will be reduced to one lane for patching and resurfacing, eastbound first and westbound patching only, through late June. Windsor Drive NE will be closed two weeks for manhole repairs with alternate routes advised.
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Farrell to read memoir in Iowa City May 30
Actor Mike Farrell, known for M A S H, will read from Just Call Me Mike at 7 p.m. May 30 at Prairie Lights Books in Iowa City. The event streams live via the Writing University site and will be recorded for broadcast on Live from Prairie Lights. Farrell co-chairs Human Rights Watch California and leads Death Penalty Focus.
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Julia Sweeney Cancels Englert Theatre Appearance
Comedian Julia Sweeney has canceled her fall tour, including the Englert Theatre show on October 25. Ticket holders should contact the Englert Box Office at 221 E. Washington St. Iowa City to exchange or refund tickets. Box Office phone is (319) 688-2653, hours 1 to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday.
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Wal-Mart renews plans for Iowa City supercenter revival
Wal-Mart submitted plans to replace its 1001 Highway 1 W store with an about 180 000 square foot supercenter including groceries pharmacy and garden center. The plan follows previous opposition and lawsuits in 2005 06 over a larger 214 000 square foot project and a flood plain land deal.
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Classic Harley with sidecar leads Ride Through Memory Lane
In Edar Rapids Tom Pribyl and a restored 1935 Harley sidecar thrill on Ellis Boulevard NW. At 68, he reflects on a life with motorcycles from a 1950s Indian to this $30,000 beauty, funded by past sales and retirement leisure.
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Plasma arc study funds approved for Marion city
Waste Not Iowa advocates push plasma arc tech to turn garbage into steam electricity and fuels. Marion receives $150000 state aid after governor signs the appropriation with Rep Swati Dandekar credited for securing support. News conference planned Friday to discuss progress and details.
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Orange goodness recipe tweaks spark reader notes
The Gazette column shares an improved Kraft recipe for higher orange flavor with reader feedback. Sharon reports a Weight Watchers friendly version using wheat flour and reduced fat cheeses to make one twelfth of a 9x13 pan equal five points.
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Mac and Cheese Recipe From Neighborhood Centers
A recipe for a large baked macaroni and cheese featuring butternut squash, mixed cheeses, and a squash puree to serve 9 to 12. The method includes cooking pasta, making a squash white sauce, adding cottage cheese, and finishing with breadcrumbs and Parmesan before baking.
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