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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 2009
Page
2
Today's forecast covers Cedar Rapids and Iowa City with high temperatures expected earlier in the day and cooler readings tonight. Winds shift toward the south with partial sun and chances of light rain showers later.
Data lists river stage readings for Cedar River and Wapsipinicon River at Independence and Anamosa with Cedar Rapids showing 4.90 to 7.22 feet, Conesville 7.22, and Independence 4.88 to 5.81 feet. Coralville Pool shows above sea level 685.65 with trend rising.
A grassroots plan in Johnson County seeks a November special election to fill the late Larry Meyers seat on the Board of Supervisors. Lori Cardella of Solon says residents are gathering signatures to force an election, challenging a prior appointment option. State law allows county officials to appoint, but a public petition can compel a vote.
Sally Stutsman was chosen by the Johnson County Board of Supervisors to become vice chair after the death of Larry Meyers from cancer. The board will consider a petition option with at least 7,299 signatures or an estimated $75,000 special election to fill the vacancy, with a plan to select a replacement by Oct. 28 and for Stutsman to likely chair next year. A flood damage meeting for Sutliff Bridge is set for Oct. 8.
Cedar Rapids police describe a 3 a.m. home invasion on Center Point Road NE in which a 70-year-old woman was beaten and robbed of cash and keys. The suspects, two black men in their early 20s wearing black hoodies and pants, fled in a silver 2004 Chrysler Sebring. Authorities seek tips at area crime lines.
Community listings for Cedar Rapids and surrounding areas include Bop Ensemble at CSPS Legions Arts, Fall Ghost Stories Ushers Ferry Village, Family Swim Coralville Rec Center and Oktoberfest Amana Colonies. Also names Cedar Rapids venues Apple Creek Gallery Cedar Rapids Museum of Art and more with times, prices, and contact numbers.
The Gazette publishes daily at 500 Third Avenue SE, Cedar Rapids Iowa 52401. Periodicals postage paid at Cedar Rapids. Subscription rates: Carrier four ninety per week motor route five twenty five per week by mail morning editions and Sunday seven issues twenty dollars ninety seven cents for 4 weeks. two hundred fifty six ninety five for 52 weeks. other states and U S territories three hundred twenty seven sixty for 52 weeks. AP content rights noted. Postmaster and general numbers listed.
Contact numbers listed include Cedar Rapids and Iowa City general news lines for circulation and tip reporting. For Cedar Rapids main line is (319) 398-8313 with city numbers (319) 339-3155 and a toll free line (800) 397-8212.
A correction or clarification will be published in this space. For information call (319) 398-8313 or 1-800-397-8212.
The Gazette highlights a commitment to sustainability by using soybean ink and recycled newsprint. Readers are urged to recycle newspapers at City Carton on Ingleside Drive SW or at nearby recycling locations.
Cedar Rapids report states Au drey L. Harwood of 2134 North Town Pl NE is charged with second degree arson for a June 2 early morning fire that destroyed a 1995 Chevrolet Blazer owned by Rachel Boyer of 914 A Ave NW. Fire investigators allege a gasoline-doused ignition with witnesses aiding the probe. Harwood was jailed then released. The charge is a Class C felony carrying up to 10 years in prison.
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