Corridor proposes higher water and sewer rates in Hiawatha
HIAWATHA The Water Board recommends an 8 percent rise in water rates and 5 percent in sewer rates for the fiscal year starting July 1. Residential water base would move from 6.03 to 6.51 dollars plus 3.57 per 1 000 gallons. sewer would be 105 percent of water. Storm sewer rates rise to 1.50 per meter for homes and 2 for commercial properties. Public hearing set for 7 p.m. June 2.
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Hiawatha
Hiawatha Water Board
Water Board
Kirkwood Career Fair to Feature 70 Openings at Kirkwood Center
Kirkwood Community College and The Hotel at Kirkwood Center plan a Monday career fair at the Kirkwood Center corner of Kirkwood Boulevard and 76th Avenue SW. About 70 full and part time jobs are available with The Hotel opening this summer. Sessions run 8 10 a.m. and 5 7 p.m. with Kirkwood benefits and Skills Advantage Work Keys preference.
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Cedar Rapids
Kirkwood Community College Human Resources Department
Kirkwood Center
Kirkwood Boulevard
76Th Avenue
Kirkwood
Kirkwood Human Resources
Kirkwood.edu
Fire alarms underused in Cedar Rapids homes study finds
Cedar Rapids officials report most residential fires occur in December to February. A May 10 fatal fire on Oakland Road left Rodney Noye dead from smoke inhalation. Gateway Gardens blaze on Sixth Street SW was intentional and alarmed. Only 15 percent of fires this year had working alarms. 28 percent last year. Remote controlled alarms cost about 40 dollars, base units about 10.
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Chris Earl
Cedar Rapids
Greg Buelow
Oakland Rd
Rodney Noye
Buelow
Gateway Gardens
Sixth Street
Franklin Avenue
Dogs, fundraisers boost Cedar Rapids K9 units
Cedar Rapids police and Linn County sheriff K9 units benefit from a dog day fundraiser at Pet's Playhouse, raising about $12,000 last year and $10,000 in 2008. Officers note no department dog budget and rely on community support. Fear cites Marco and Jenks as police dogs aiding marijuana seizures. dogs wear bulletproof vests and interact with children under supervision.
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Christopher Pratt
Gazette
Edar Rapids
Tank
McGruff
Pet’s Playhouse
Jacelyn Dr
Cedar Rapids
Hunt
Jenks
Linn County
Marco
Fear
the Gazette
Kevin Louis
Gompie
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