DAILY NOTEBOOK TopDAY November 23 2002 local notices and events
The notebook lists no leaf pickup on Monday and outlines Tuesday driving routes in specific neighborhoods. It also notes ACCENT entertainment, recycling sites in Cedar Rapids and Marion, and Iowa Lottery drawings with prizes and numbers. Information is compiled from public safety agencies and subject to county attorney review.
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Spencer Drive
80Th Street
First
16Th Avenues
Stoney Heights
City
42Nd Street
Edgewood
Miller Roads
Edgewood Road
F Avenue
Koudsi
Forest Drive
34Th Street
Bever
Cottage Grove Avenues
Wenig Road
Glass Road
Edgewood Roads
Heatheridge Drive
J Avenue
Accent
the Gazette
Iowa
Linn County Drunk Driving Charge And Miscellaneous Reports
Tony R. Alt, 32, of 1135 Parkview Dr., Marion, was arrested at 2:25 a.m. Friday in the 800 block of Lindale Drive in Marion on a drunken driving charge. Stolen items listed include a residence at 125 12th St. NW, reported as taken between noon and 5 p.m. Thursday, with four auto wheels valued at $1,800. Also noted Thursday events include a rubbish fire at 2309 C St. SW at 7:22 p.m., a grass fire at 265 Kirkwood Ct. SW at 10:52 a.m. Friday, and arcing electrical equipment at 406 18th St. NW at 12:47 p.m. Friday. Medical calls recorded: 15. False alarms: 3.
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Tony R. Alt
Parkview Dr
Marion
Lindale Drive
12Th St. NW
C St
Kirkwood Ct
18Th St. NW
Cedar Rapids project to renovate Ely housing complex upgrade systems
Daryl Spivey announces a three year plan to upgrade an Ely housing complex with exit lighting energy efficient HVAC units and new refrigerators. A $100000 tenant trust fund will be created overseen by a resident policy council to expand services beyond laundry and grocery. HUD refinancing expected in 30 to 60 days with $4.8 million in bonds to cover $25 million in renovations debt service and reserves and related costs.
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Daryl Spivey
Olson
HUD
Cedar Rapids Bank & Trust Co
City of
Ely
Design Professionals Collaborative Inc. of
Cedar Rapids
Whooping cough advisory issued by university lab
Iowa Hygienic Laboratory cautions on pertussis outbreaks though not widespread. Officials urge parents and doctors to watch for severe coughing and a gasping whoop. Vaccinations begun at two months reduce risk, but immunity wanes in teens. Lohff warns infected teens can spread to unvaccinated young children. AP report.
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Lohff
First Lady backs global education emphasis in Iowa
Iowa's First Lady Christie Vilsack urged expanding global studies in schools during a speech to about 70 Iowa City Foreign Relations Council members. A Mount Pleasant native and long-time teacher, she cited travels to Japan Chile and Jamaica and urged youth to study abroad to avoid an insular U.S. perspective.
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Sara Faiwell
Iowa City
Iowa
Christie Vilsack
Vilsack
U.S
United States
Santiago
Chile
Farm Toy Show in Elkader at Johnson's Reception Hall
The Elkader Lions Club hosts its annual Farm Toy Show from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday at Johnson's Reception Hall drawing hundreds of collectors with dozens of dealers. Admission is 2 dollars for adults and free for kids under 10 with an adult.
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Elkader
Elkader Lions Club
Johnson’s
Linn makes color official
The Gazette reports Linn County will require all engineering and roads vehicles and motorized equipment titled to the department to be Omaha orange or a similar color to improve visibility and identify the department. Exemptions were granted for cars, construction and off-road equipment after County Engineer Steve Gannon argued the rule could hinder purchasing. No color rules were noted for other county departments.
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Cedar Rapids
Linn County
Omaha
Board of Supervisors
Steve Gannon
Gannon
Marion invites pre applications for home repair grants
Marion residents may submit preliminary applications for federal home repair grants at Marion City Hall City Library post office and local banks. A single sheet survey will gauge interest with a Dec 4 deadline for submissions. The city seeks 584 285 to repair 15 homes including lead based paint abatement for low and moderate income homeowners.
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Marion
Marion City Hall
Eighth Ave
Sixth Ave
Highway 151
City Hall
Raiders Rally Behind 12-0 Williams burg Team
Support for the Raiders runs through the town with cars and trucks in school colors and banners along Highway 149. At the high school Superinten dent William Thompson notes a low-key setup while fans pack signs and apparel from All Star Sports. Mayor Murray Armstrong says the team has one more game to win before celebration, as opponents praise their sportsmanship.
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All Star Sports
Paula Niday
Marengo
William Thompson
Engel
Williamsburg
Tanger
Interstate 80
Kathy Martens
Ed’s TV
Ottumwa
Des Moines
Raiders
Martens
Armstrong
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Sixth St
35Th St
Illinois
Ford
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University of Iowa Hygienic Laboratory
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Associated Press
Global Education
Pan
Jamaica
Ara Faiwell
Hncom
Burlington
Velma Hummell
Jefferson Street
Pat McTaggart
Nursing Home
Waterloo
Waterloo Nursing Home
Alford
Robert Lee Whitaker
Whitaker
Country View Care Center
Black Hawk County
Veterans Administration
Country View
Tama
Tama Fire Department
Gary Zigler
Zigler
Paul Anderson
Englert Theatre
Mollie Schlue
Vision
Englert
Linn
Ness
Murray Armstrong
Kris.owens
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