Outgoing Cedar Rapids parks chief touts Dallas trip benefits
Elmer Delaney as parks commissioner traveled to the National Recreation and Park Association conference in Dallas October 25 to 28. The trip cost Cedar Rapids 864.75 with 328.82 for mileage 150 for meals 225.93 for hotel and 160 for registration. Delaney defended the expense saying the knowledge will aid the city’s parks system and he did it for the city, not himself.
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Dallas
Anette
Elmer Delaney
Cedar Rapids
Delaney
Parks Department
Betty
National Recreation and Park Association
Dallas Convention Center
National Association
the Gazette
David Kramer
Kramer
Dan McLean
McLean
Recreation Commission
Usher's Ferry Pioneer Village
Cedar River
Harold Schaefer
Schaefer
Supervisors Move to Convert Dangerous Animal Rules Into County Ordinance
The board plans to adopt most recently drafted health department regulations for unincorporated areas as an ordinance. The health department would enforce it, with supervisors allowed to modify the draft, including reducing the proposed $25 annual permit fee and adding a notice requirement before disposal of animals. First reading set for November 27.
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W Cuutiy
Linn
Health Department
Agen
Joe Rinas
Keith Erickson
Board of Health Regulation
Erickson
No bids for New Northeast Iowa technical institute computer lease
The Northeast Iowa Technical Institute did not receive bids for a five year lease purchase of about 26000 dollars in computer equipment. Board members questioned policy and state law at a Peosta meeting while the district plans a needs assessment and bidding after January 31. Consultant Pat Murphy from Kirkwood Community College was hired at 37.50 dollars per hour.
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Peosta
Northeast Iowa Technical Institute
Board of Trustees
Peosia
John Redecap
Rural Decorah
NITI
Pat Murphy
Kirkwood Community College
Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids man Vik faces more burglary charges and arrest
Cedar Rapids resident Terry Vik, 31, a former drama instructor, was arrested on an outstanding speeding ticket warrant after homeowner Bruce Walters reported a prowler. Police say Vik, already charged with burglary counts, gave a false name and had car problems. He had been released on bond after previous charges.
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Cedar Rapids
Terry Vik
Simpson St
Bruce Walters
21St Ave
Walters
Vik
Department of Correctional Services
Linn County landfill fees rise for next fiscal year
The Linn County Board of Supervisors approved higher landfill charges for the coming year. Per capita fees for 13 contracting towns rise from 4.20 to 4.70 dollars, gate fees increase from 50 cents to 75 cents per cubic yard, cars from 1.00 to 1.50, and a nearly 40 thousand dollar budget increase is projected with 21 800 dollars allocated to state landfill tax.
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Linn County
Board of Supervisors
Jerry Nelson
Nelson
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