Water shutoffs hit 50 flood damaged Cedar Rapids homes
Cedar Rapids water department cuts off supply to about 50 flood damaged houses not heated or being repaired to prevent frozen pipes. Utilities manager Kevin Kirschner says most affected properties are already without water or heated. Some owners upset but can request reconnection after explanation. In a separate case, David Christian, 29, pleads not guilty to second degree murder in neighbor killing over a chess game. Trial set for 9 a.m. Jan 26 in Johnson County District Court. Class B felony with up to 50 years. also charged with public intoxication.
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Water Department Utilities
Kirschner
David Christian
Iowa City
Christian
Michael Steward
Johnson County
New North Liberty School Price Tops 11.2 Million
The North Liberty elementary school project nears 11.2 million in preliminary costs plus 681000 for an enlarged gym funded by the city. Furniture fixtures and equipment add 300000 to 400000, with opening planned for 2010 near Zeller and Front streets. Boundary changes are on the board agenda for Tuesday night.
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Lane Plugge
Plugge
North Liberty
Zeller and
Front Streets
More students homeless in I C district report
Iowa City school district reports 354 homeless students in 2007 08 up from 279 in 2006 07 and 234 the year before, with doubled up and shelters totaling 301 of the figure. Officials cite economy, food and fuel costs and improved identification as factors.
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Iowa City
Joan Vanden Berg
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Happily single Destiny Hastings advocates freedom and independence
Destiny Hastings of Cedar Rapids speaks for a growing group of happily single adults. She cites freedom from rules and schedules, own home, travel, and choice in companionship. Experts note shifts in household composition from 1970 data cited by Bella DePaolo.
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Cedar Rapids
United States
Bella DePaulo
Psychology Today
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the Gazette
Destiny Hastings
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Erick Skogman
Piano Lounge
Race, Obama election prompts talk on bias in Iowa
Jennifer Hemmingsen argues the Obama win opens a door to discuss race, but real change requires honest dialogue. She highlights a local diversity class in Iowa City led by Dianne Day, noting ongoing conversations on Latino immigrants Islam and affirmative action while urging more engagement.
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Iowa
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Iowa City
Johnson County
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