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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 2017
Page
1
In Cedar Rapids Brad Hart and Monica Vernon wake to a runoff after Dec 5 voting deadline. Both meet advisers to map strategy for the weeks ahead. Vernon says she begins as if no win occurred and must earn votes anew.
The Gazette hosts a one on one mayoral candidate forum at 7 p m November 27 in Whipple Auditorium Cedar Rapids Public Library 450 Fifth Ave SE The event is free with registration at thegazette com or by calling 319 398 8240 Hart aims to build on momentum from September polls while Vernon led in earlier results Runoff referenced on Page 7A.
Monica Vernon won the most Cedar Rapids precincts with 34 of 44 while Brad Hart and Scott Olson each captured five precincts. Vernon led in votes 5352 to Hart 3593, Olson 3529, advancing to a December 5 runoff.
60 year old Monica Vernon outlines priorities for street repairs flood protection Cedar River diversification of economy and business support plus quality of life. She has two City Council terms ten years on Planning and Zoning and leadership in civic groups with labor union endorsements. Fundraising shows 227 contributions and $9350.89 on hand. Election Day results put her at 5352 votes 30.34 percent across 34 of 44 precincts.
Brad Hart, 61, prioritizes street repairs and progress updates while backing startup support and business retention to spur jobs. He seeks growth reinvestment extension, flood control funding, and expanded housing, citing Cedar Rapids Public Library fundraising leadership and civic roles. Endorsements include Ralph Russell and Justin Shields. Hart leads with $91,355 in contributions and $4,548.46 on hand. election tally shows 3,593 votes (20.37%).
A group of Linn County human services agencies will open a winter overflow shelter at 505 33rd Ave SW in Cedar Rapids on November 15. Willis Dady Homeless Services chairs the Continuum of Care with 15 agencies. The vacant office building will be used rent free while utilities are covered. Volunteers are needed to help prepare the space.
The Iowa City school district plans to remove seven seclusion rooms and end temporary structures by the start of the 2018 19 school year. Officials say restraints and isolations will continue using offices and empty rooms as needed to separate agitated students.
Federal investigators issued subpoenas seeking information on Carl Icahn s efforts to alter Renewable Fuel Standard policy during his time as an adviser to President Trump. The move, disclosed in Icahn Enterprises and SEC filings, targets Icahn s role and related regulatory filings in the Southern District of New York.
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