Local Meetings and Arts Tonight in Cedar Rapids Area
City Council and school advisory committee meet in Cedar Rapids rooms at 9 and 10 30 a m. Linn County supervisors hold meeting and tax sale at the Admin Building. Community events include Hiawatha Marion panel discussion library board and theater and music listings at university venues.
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Cedar Rapids Schools
Linn County Supervisors
Family Service Agency Board
Linn County Health Center
Hiawatha City Council
Marion Creative Events Council
10Th Ave
Marion
Donutland Cleared to Sell New Franchises in Bankruptcy
Cedar Rapids based Donutland Inc. won a ruling that it may sell four new doughnut franchises without court permission as part of its reorganization. A franchisee committee opposed one location near Moline Illinois, while three others faced no objection. The decision by Judge Michael Melloy will be reviewed for possible appeal.
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Donutland Inc
Michael Melloy
Cedar Rapids
The
Nichollses
Moline
Ill
Donutland
Walter Steggall
Franchisee Committee
Noise barrier rejected for Cedar Rapids interstate
The Iowa DOT Commission voted unanimously against building a sound barrier on I 380 between Coldstream and J avenues NE in Cedar Rapids. Sierra Drive NE residents vow continued action, proposing an asphalt overlay as an alternative amid concerns over cost and precedent.
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Ames
Cedar Rapids
Iowa Department of Transportation Commission
Coldstream
J Avenues
Frances Elliott
Sierra Drive
Elliot
The
Gazette
IDOT
Northeast side traffic signal debated at public hearing
City considers removal of the Old Marion Road and F Avenue NE light after traffic counts show a 35 percent decline since 1977. Traffic Engineer Mel Meyer says signals are unnecessary. if removed, stop signs would be installed. The council will decide after public comment.
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Old Marion Road
F Avenue NE
Mel Meyer
Collins and
Blairs Ferry
Interstate 380
F Avenue
Meyer
Loyal Zierath
Golden Ct
Kenwood
The
Gazette
Hiawatha Library Offers Kids Programs This Week
The Hiawatha Public Library hosts two Children's Book Week programs. Preschool to second grade audiences see The Dragons Toothache puppet show and films Frog Goes To Dinner and Curious George at the Amusement Park beginning 10 30 a.m. Each session lasts about 45 minutes with parents welcome. On Saturday six and up attend two films The Contest Kid Strikes Again and Shoe Shine Girl at 1 p.m.
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Hiawatha Public Library
Curious George
Nuclear plant runs first nighttime emergency drill
The Duane Arnold Energy Center conducted its first night drill in 12 years with IE officials NRC and FEMA observers. The exercise tested plant personnel and civil defense response during a mock reactor water loss and fuel damage scenario, lasting past midnight. A public critique and evaluation were set for 6 p.m. today.
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Duane Arnold Energy Center
Nuclear Regulatory Commission
NRC
Federal Emergency Management Agency
FEMA
Richard McGaughy
Dundeana Langer
Langer
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City Hall
Hiawatha Library Board
Mabie Theatre
University of Iowa
Sanctuary
Donnelly Center
Mount Mercy
Carol Montag
Coe College
Clapp
Carrie
McRaith Auditorium
Warde Hall
Roland Krekeler
Gazette Courts
Donutland’s
Melloy
Donna Lee Olson
Eastern
Iowa
Ian MacGillivray
MacGillivray
Dale Vander Schaff
Vander Schaaf
van der Schaaf
Heather Sloman
Gazette City Hall
Hiawatha Library
Glenn Suchomel
2Nd Ave. S.W
Southwest
Second St
Nuclear Plant
Bob Latham
Iowa Electric Light and Power Co
IE Tower
Topa
First Ave
ST. S.E
Space Cabs
Aris Gloves
Aris
Angera
Knits & Gloves
Westdale & Lindale
Younkers
VISA
Mastercard
American Express
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