Cedar Rapids Daily Note: Local government schedules and events
The notes itemize today’s meetings in Cedar Rapids and nearby areas including the Parking Violations Administrative Review Panel at 8:30 a.m. and city council at 9 a.m. Also listed are park board and correction services meetings, plus arts events at the University of Iowa and local venues. A classified-like digest covers recycling sites, a cash game, and lottery results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sixth St
Cedar Rapids
Marion Park Board
Marion Community Center
6Th Judicial District Department of Correction Services Board
29Th Ave
6Th Judicial District Department of Correctional Services
Hiawatha City Council
Hiawatha Council
Springville Community School Board
Board Room
Vital Statistics and Crime Roundup from The Gazette
Birth notices from Mercy and St. Luke's hospitals list multiple new daughters and sons with names and addresses, including Becky Thompson and Karen Scott. The Log weekly column covers degree days, heating needs, and a public-safety digest with drunken driving arrests, assault charges, and a PMX Industries incident.
Family Power panel: politicians discuss policy impact on families
In Cedar Rapids a panel of five state and local leaders held the final Family Power seminar for National Family Week. They credited family as the core driver of values and youth outcomes, urging active parental involvement and community supports after school programs.
Cedar Rapids YWCA receives $21 000 grant for child care aid
A $100,000 statewide grant from the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Iowa Foundation funds child care assistance at 10 YWCAs including Cedar Rapids. The funding supports emergency drop in care, extended day programs at 13 sites, and helps families transition to work while avoiding public assistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chris Hensley
Ywca of
Greater Des Moines
Cedar Rapids
United Way of
East
Iowa
Blue Cross
Blue Shield of Iowa Foundation
Ywcas
Washington, Iowa
Des Moines
Burlington
Clinton
Dubuque
Marshalltown
Oskaloosa
Ottumwa
Waterloo
Bjornsen seeks delay on Marion annexation and zoning
Developer Terry Bjornsen requested delays on a voluntary annexation of 310 acres east of Highway 13 into Marion. Public hearings on rezoning two parcels were moved to December 19, with action on a third parcel expected at the December 10 Planning and Zoning meeting to align all hearings. The Marion City Council will also consider second readings on two rezoning requests and a third reading for an upscale zoning ordinance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bjornsen
Marion
Gazette
Highway 13
Commission
Simpson
Squaw Creek Park
Marion Bypass
Munier Road
City scales back land buy for police facility
Land procurement for a police facility shrank after budget limits. Four properties were abandoned after negotiations failed. 1994 purchases from Rudolph Felter formed part of the plan. The Compensation Commission raised awards to 1.237 million dollars, with tenants receiving compensation. Some property owners and tenants continue negotiations as the city limits acquisitions to owners who approach. Knutson Sales and Tom's Auto Parts still operate from the remaining buildings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rudolph Felter
Ken Marsh
H Street SW
Doyle
Knutson Sales and Service
Tom’s Auto Parts
Great American Smokeout cake honors quitting efforts
Susan Rice of Storm Lake signs a 6 foot wooden birthday cake replica for the 20th anniversary of the Great American Smokeout. The display in the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics lobby encouraged visitors to write names of smokers they want to quit. The cake will move to Westdale Mall in Cedar Rapids today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susan Rice
Storm Lake
University of Iowa
Westdale Mall
Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids to sell Hughes 500 copter to Texas firm
The Cedar Rapids City Council is set to authorize the sale of the Hughes 500 helicopter for 176000 to S3G Inc in Austin, after the city received it free as military surplus. The craft has logged about 5000 hours with the Police Department and has been out of service since two OH 58 helicopters were obtained last year. Proceeds may fund two FLIR systems to enhance the police fleet and reduce equipment swaps during flights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ole Munson
Saddler
Council
Cedar Rapids man injured in I-380 crash
Cedar Rapids resident Anthony Buhrman, 34, suffered minor injuries when his disabled SUV was struck by a semitrailer driven by Terry Schrock, 37, and pushed along I-380. Buhrman was treated and released. slick roads were blamed for the collision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Anthony Buhrman
Summer Circle NE
St. Luke’s Hospital
Terry Schrock
Walker
Buhrman
Steve Feldmann
Feldmann
Schrock
Gangs Draw Youth Range Across Races in Davenport
Yerington argues anti gang efforts should target younger members with a focus on self esteem. He notes Davenport gang members span races and professions and deny racial causes, claiming intervention is hard only for hardcore members. The Midwest lacks survival based gang pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Yerington
Also Mentioned on This Page
Daily Notebook
Lee Clancey
Moscow Boys Choir
St. Paul's United Methodist Church
Third Ave
Hawkeye
Johnson County
Hancher Auditorium
Diana Gannett
Clapp
Five Seasons Center
St. Luke's Auxiliary
Kim LeClerc
Little Gallery
Cedar Rapids Public Library
Daniel Spoerri
Detrompe Voell
Estera Milman
University of Iowa Museum of Art
Vernon Lee
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art
Robert McCown
Karen Mason
Iowa Women's Archives
North Lobby
U of Main
Taha Tawil
The
Mother Mosque of America and Cultural Center
T.B. Irving
University of Chicago
Sara Tawil
Mount Mercy College
Hamilton College
LEAF
F Avenue
13Th Street
Westland Road
Lincolnway Village
Memorial Drive
East Post Road
Bever Avenue
Mount Vernon Road
32Nd Street
Collins Road
Old Marion Road
First Avenue
Oakland Road
Coldstream
C Streets
Wilson Avenue
River
19Th Street
35Th Street
Coldstream Area
Northwood Drive
Red Bud Road
Glass Road
42Nd Street
Public Works
Randall Foods
Edgewood Rd
Cai Bluestem Solid Waste Agency
Illinois Lottery
Becky
Bill Thompson
Linnview Dr
Karen Scott
Susan Dr
Sherrie
Randy Tollefson
Washington Ave
ST. Luke's
Theresa
Mark Christopherson
Watkins
Carey Doser
Ginny Lane
Kimberly
Jay Markmann
Oxford
Jennifer Miranda-Perez
Eleazar Perez
Samoa
Hiawatha
Rhonda
Martin Vogel
Blairstown
West Bias
BOD Srrenineentnaisinnis
the Gazette
Linn County
Beth Karr
Seventh Ave
Second Avenue
Jerald T. Greve
Central City
Robins Road
Rachel L. Fuller
Rossey la. SW
David Strawn
First Street
PMX Industries Inc
Willow Creek Dr
C.R
Adam Lowenstein
Beems
Paul Pate
Iowa House of Representatives
Ron Corbett
Rosemary Thomson
Mary Lundby
Linn County Board of Supervisors
Lumir Dostal
Dostal
Thomson
Pate
Boy Scouts
YMCA
Kent Hoggatt
Central Church of Christ
YWCA
By Becky Stover
Rapids Ywca
Uptown Kids Child Care
Johnson
By Cindy Hadish
Terry Bjornsen
Riley Simpson
Buzz Orr
Texas
Nancy Evans
Los Angeles
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