Cedar Rapids Considers Five Year Rental Inspections
Inspections in Cedar Rapids lag behind Iowa City as backlog shifts from five to seven years. Acting housing director Jane Benning plans a five year cycle proposal for City Council while landlords argue market forces drive demand. Cedar Rapids records show fewer units inspected and more renter complaints, with paper files hindering quick landlord verification.
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Cedar Rapids single family housing violations study cited
The Gazette reports Cedar Rapids and Iowa City inspectors find single family homes show a disproportionate share of code violations. Handley recalls up to 100 violations in one home at program start, with tenants fearing retaliation and eviction.
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Rental damage and security deposits haunt Iowa City landlords
Tenants leave years of damage from handrails to slashed wires and stained carpets costing landlords big sums. Frisch and a contractor worked after sundown to ready a unit for a new tenant while police called it a civil matter. Experts say misbehavior by tenants and sometimes prior residents drives vacancies and costly repairs across Cedar Rapids and Iowa City complexes.
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Iowa City
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Israelis signal openness to Palestinian elections talks
Secretary Powell cites a new mood in Jerusalem as Israeli leaders pledge to facilitate free Palestinian elections on January 9 including allowing East Jerusalem voting by mail. They caution against steps harming Israel security while planning steps to ease movement.
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Texas mother charged in arm amputation of 11 month old
Plano authorities say Dena Schlosser cut off her baby daughter's arms after a post partum low mood. The 11 month old died in hospital. Schlosser was charged with capital murder. CPS noted prior postpartum depression but no prior violence. The family had ongoing CPS involvement from January through August.
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Dr Ruth sees jury duty as dating perk at Juror Day
Dr Ruth Westheimer told a Manhattan crowd that jury duty offers an upside by helping people meet potential partners. The event at the State Supreme Court drew nearly 20 celebrities including Rudolph Giuliani Eliot Spitzer Barbara Walters and Sarah Jessica Parker. Giuliani noted he is the only one of the group to have served as jury foreman in 1999.
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Carrey discusses mood and coping without pills
Jim Carrey told CBS 60 Minutes that Prozac did not cure his low mood. He says he now handles it without Prozac or alcohol, staying sober and focused as life feels too beautiful to waste. He recently starred in Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind.
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Noxzema girl Rebecca Gayheart weds actor Eric Dane
Rebecca Gayheart formerly known as the Noxzema girl married actor Eric Dane. The couple tied the knot Oct. 29 in Las Vegas, with records posted on Clark County’s Web site. Gayheart, 32, rose to fame on Beverly Hills 90210 and later starred in Nip/Tuck and Dead Like Me.
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