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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 2006
Page
47
Richard Benn I, 36, Republican, senior computer technician, lives at 1415 Kenai Ct. He opposes widening Newport Road as unnecessary. He calls for a new jail with rapid construction and opposes delaying feasibility studies. He supports a countywide emergency communications center and backs the county campus plan despite displacing existing businesses.
Alan Curry, 42, an automotive technician from 4985 Sharon Center Rd SW, opposes road projects that erase rural flavor. He calls jail overcrowding a concern and favors alternative programs to avoid a new jail tax. Curry supports a countywide emergency communications center and backs the county campus plan while urging public education before spending.
Larry Meyers 55 of 2659 Newport Rd advocates no widening for Newport Road saying traffic thresholds are not met. He notes a future county jail may be needed but current alternatives suffice. He supports countywide planning and urges better planning for the campus plan before taxpayer funding.
Democrat Sally Stutsman B, age 59 of Riverside, a Johnson County board member and former Volunteer Action Center coordinator, supports a North Corridor land use plan with Newport Road widening and a central county services campus. She opposes building a new jail now, favoring jail alternative programs as cost effective, noting Linn County housing costs are not extreme.
A 90 minute screening titled The Secret will be shown Thursday at Quantum Healing Chiropractic in Iowa City. Seating is limited and advance reservations are required by calling (319) 325-4325.
The Iowa City Public Library will host a kids writing workshop from 2 to 4 p.m. on November 18 to celebrate National Children's Book Week. Author Michelle Edwards will speak about her work including Stinky Stern and other children's titles.
The University Club in Iowa City hosts a November luncheon on November 14 at the Highlander Quality Inn. Beginning 11:30 a.m. with a social hour and cash bar, lunch at noon features Mideastern chicken with rice pilaf fattaosh and dried fruits. Marie Sage of Kahrman Dance Studio will discuss Near Eastern dance history and culture. Members pay $15.
Classical guitarist Peter Fletcher will perform at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 12 in the Velma Skola Program Room at Kalona Public Library. Admission is free. Doors open at 1 30 p.m. A brief reception will follow. Host is the Kalona Public Library Foundation.
Carl Martin of Delta seeks the Keokuk County supervisor seat as an independent. He is a petition nominee with a background as director of the county veterans affairs office since 1999, former city engineer, and former Delta mayor. He pledges fair treatment and outreach to learn residents’ needs.
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