Linn County Declares Pertussis Outbreak In Cedar Rapids
The Iowa Department of Public Health declares a pertussis outbreak in Linn County after nine confirmed cases in two weeks. Symptoms include runny nose cough gasping for air and night coughing fits. seek medical care if exposed or symptomatic.
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Cedar Rapids East Post Road SE Opens After Bridge Replacement
East Post Road SE in Cedar Rapids opened to through traffic last night for the first time since March. The $2.3 million project replaced the Indian Creek bridge and added sidewalks and a new gas main as part of the overall improvements.
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Sugar beet juice aids Iowa City ice control
The University of Iowa will use an eco friendly de-icer mixing salt with a sugar beet by product. Scott Gritsch of US Facilities Management Landscape Services expects to use 30 percent less product this season as the beet by product is more effective than rock salt alone.
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Linn recorder warns of faulty deed claims
Linn County Recorder's Office cautions property owners about mailings offering to help obtain deed copies for 69.50 dollars. Copies are available from the office for six dollars, and residents are not required to keep a copy. For details, call 319 892 5420.
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News Tips Contact Numbers for Cedar Rapids Readers
Readers are urged to share tips for stories and photos by calling (319) 398 8254 in Cedar Rapids or toll free at 1 800 397 8212 for story development and newsroom collaboration.
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Panel backs use of taxes for flood rebuild land buys
The City Council Budget Committee endorses using local-option sales tax for land purchases to rebuild a library, Time Check Recreation Center, Central Fire Station, and Animal Control facility after flood damage. They also consider land funds for a Convention Complex but oppose it for now.
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Gazette
Cedar Rapids
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Corbett
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Farmer Fair teaches Longfellow students local veggies and food origins
At Longfellow Elementary in Iowa City 320 students from kindergarten to sixth grade learned about local foods and healthy eating during the first district Farm to School Farmer Fair. Students sampled vegetables, identified produce, and discussed food miles and soil building with local farmers and volunteers.
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Grinnell Heritage Farm
Tobey Epstein
Sebastian Elvins
Heather Widmayer
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Cara Flanagan
Longfellow Elementary School
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