Surge in Linn County concealed weapons permits
Sheriff Brian Gardner notes safety and liability balance in the growing program as Linn County issues more concealed weapons permits. Chief instructor Bob Godlove reports a jump from 24 permits in early last year to 108 in the first three months this year, with an average of 87 per month April to September. applicants pass written tests and firing range proficiency, addressing whether they could end a life if needed.
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Linn County
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Demand taxing state food banks in Iowa strain agencies
DES MOINES Bureau reports food banks across Iowa struggle to meet rising demand as more families rely on pantries and soup kitchens. Carey Miller executive director of the Food Bank of Iowa says he has never worried so much about having enough food for 285 agencies linked to 42 partner agencies.
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Local food aid contacts in Cedar Rapids
To donate in Cedar Rapids contact Sue Pearson at the Linn Community Food Bank, phone 319 393 8038. The agencies include food pantries soup kitchens and shelters for the homeless domestic violence youth programs and services for low income seniors.
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Move planned for National Czech & Slovak Museum
Cedar Rapids officials say the National Czech and Slovak Museum and Library will be moved from its Czech Village site at 3016 16th Ave SW to join a nearby new building. Both structures would be elevated as part of the plan.
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Gazette
Cedar Rapids
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Flood risk mitigation move may cost near $1 million
A news update notes a plan to alleviate potential future flooding with a project estimated to run close to one million dollars. A news conference is set for 9:30 a.m. at the Museum, page 6A.
New dinosaur species found in South Africa sheds light on growth
Aardonyx celestae, a 23 foot long early Jurassic herbivore from South Africa, could walk both upright and on all fours. Scientists say its mix of features links plant-eating bipeds to later massive dinosaurs and helps explain how size evolved as a defense.
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Johannesburg
South Africa
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Matthew Bonnan
Western Illinois University
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