Momentum grows for Blairstown center project
In Blairstown Benton County 682 residents back a new 1.25 million community center merging City Hall expanded library basketball court and senior dining space. With about 1 million raised including a 350000 Vision Iowa grant, supporters expect the remaining 250000 soon. Construction could begin next spring with open in fall 2003 after demolition and street upgrades.
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Cedar Rapids nursery owner honored for pond projects
Cedar Rapids businessman Kevin Bailey of Prairie Creek Nursery received the Friends of Science award at the Iowa Academy of Science conference in Des Moines for his school pond projects. He built a 12 by 17 foot pond at Pierce Elementary in May and previously donated materials for a Jefferson High School pond in May 2001. Bailey aims for one pond a year and was nominated by Jefferson High School science teacher Kara Hageman.
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Pierce Elementary
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Pierce
Jefferson High School
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No-till farming cuts soil loss and boosts efficiency nationwide
A study credits reduced tillage with 3.5 billion in water and flood-related savings in 2002. Gordon Wassenaar of Prairie City near Des Moines notes soybeans can thrive with no-till in drier regions like the Dakotas using Roundup Ready varieties. The research, funded by the Council for Biotechnology Information, highlights fuel savings and lower CO2 emissions from fewer field trips.
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Cheerleaders Elevate Competition At Iowa Championships
Cedar Rapids hosts the 2002 Iowa High School Cheer Championships at the U.S. Cellular Center. Teams emphasize athleticism, coed squads, and rigorous practice schedules with athletes like Cedar Falls and Johnston highlighting the sport’s toughness.
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Cedar Rapids
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Johnston High
Bankrupts Filed in Cedar Rapids Division
In Cedar Rapids Division bankruptcy filings, Gary E. Grove and Peggy L. Grove of 637 40th St NE report $124,982 in debts and $105,280 in assets with $101,055 exempt. William Kramer of 3320 Queen Dr SW shows $43,613 debts and $11,855 assets with none exempt. Rebecca L. Stolp of Blairstown lists $187,125 debts and $82,091 assets with $7,041 exempt. Kirstie R. Kemp of 1639 Park Towne Ct NE reports $22,508 debts and $6,406 assets with all exempt.
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Peggy L. Grove
40Th St. NE
Rebecca L. Stolp
Blairstown
Kirstie R. Kemp
Park Towne Court NE
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