Edgewood Road Could Become Local Truck Route
Cedar Rapids officials near approval to designate Edgewood Road as a legal truck route for local haulers. City staff will draft ordinance revisions after complaints about current routes and safety concerns, with public improvement official and mayor urging a test of local versus through traffic status.
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Mount Vernon Road
10Th Street
First Avenue
Sixth Street
F Avenue NW
Richard Phillips
Edgewood
Cedar Rapids Briefs Summary of Local Crimes and Events
Burglary at Robert Phillips residence on Highway 30 and County Road W8E saw a TV set and jewelry worth 540 stolen. Deputies alerted Monday. Break-ins reported at Ken Schroeder residence 318 Seventh St SE with camera and items valued 225. Lennox gas furnace stolen from building site at 2731 First Ave SE worth 250. Snow blower stolen from Linn Council on Aging 136 36th St Drive SE valued 189. Police report thefts and local notices appear in Cedar Rapids Gazette.
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Highway 30
Linn
Linn Council On Aging
36Th St
Ken Schroeder
Seventh St. SE
Lennox
First Ave
Python meals outpace people in odd reversal of prey
The saying flips the usual dynamic as reports note humans consuming pythons out of fear or curiosity while pythons rarely prey on humans in documented incidents. Local authorities advise caution around large snakes and promote awareness of wildlife interactions.
Memorial service for Dr Selby Ballantyne set
A memorial service for Dr Selby Ballantyne former Kirkwood Community College superintendent who died on November 18 will be held Wednesday at 2 30 p m in the Iowa room at Iowa Hall. Classes at that hour are canceled while college offices stay open. Tributes will be offered by Kirkwood associates and employees. Public is invited.
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Kirkwood Community College
Ira Larson
Kirkwood
Iowa
Iowa Hall
Ballantyne
Plowing Night Planned in Downtown Marion
Marion residents are warned not to park in downtown tonight as Public Services Department crews plow the area from Fifth to Ninth Avenues between Ninth and 13th Streets. Clearing begins at 11:30 p.m.
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Public Services Department
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Ninth Avenues
Interest correction on bank savings certificates
Last Saturday's Gazette misstated the maximum savings certificate rate. Law allows 7.44 percent, not 7 percent, though a Cedar Rapids banker cited 7.4 percent. some local banks currently pay the 7 percent ceiling on six year certificates.
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Cedar Rapids Area
Gazette Company Cedar Rapids Daily Ad Page Notice
Publication details for the Gazette Company Cedar Rapids Iowa announce daily and Sunday editions from 500 Third Ave SE with subscription rates and delivery options. The Associated Press holds exclusive republication rights for local news and AP dispatches.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa
U.S
Associated Press
Rate Increases Planned for City Parking Ramps
Traffic Engineer Mel Meyer presented proposed changes to city parking ramps at an informal council meeting. The plan raises hourly rates from 15 to 20 cents in January 1979 and later to 25 cents per hour. monthly rates climb from 20 to 25 dollars. A flat 1 dollar event parking rate at the new Five Seasons Community Center is also recommended.
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Mel Meyer
May’s Island
First Street
Third Avenue Parkade
Weather summary and Mississippi River levels for the region
The report notes morning conditions with SE wind at 12 mph and a 62 percent humidity, plus a forecast of rain or snow Thursday and Saturday. Temperatures, sun events, and extended outlook are listed along with Mississippi River stages and changes for LaCrosse Lansing Dam McGregor Guttenberg Dubuque Davenport Keokuk Cedar at C.R. area.
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Births Reported At Mercy and St Luke's
Birth announcements list Mercy Nov 29 a daughter to Mr and Mrs Joseph Turley of 2921 Sixth St SW and St Luke's Nov 28 a son to Mr and Mrs Dennis Wahlert of 826 17th St SE. Also Denise Beam of 316 17th St NE announced a daughter.
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Denise L. Beam
17Th St. NE
State and City Plan Interchange for I 380 Opening
State and city officials discuss access points for Interstate 380 at Seventh and Eighth Streets NE. Bob Henely, district engineer, presents diagrams to show how the new road will connect with existing streets. The discussion aims to prevent conflicts and educate motorists before the opening next year. A Gazette feature will detail the interchange and route system.
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Eighth Streets
Bob Henely
State Department of Transportation
Henely
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