Gazette forum to discuss Linn County supervisor expansion
The second Gazette sponsored forum on county government starts at 7 tonight in Center Point Elementary School multipurpose room. Panelists include Sally Stutsman Johnson County Supervisor, William Peterson Iowa Counties chair, and David Redlawsk UI political science professor. A second forum is set for 7 p.m. Oct 18 in Mount Vernon.
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Cedar Rapids Freedom Fest Wins Five International Awards
The Cedar Rapids Freedom Festival earned five Pinnacle awards at the International Festival and Events Association conference in Ottawa. Gold for Best Volunteer Program honors the Win Win Win program sponsored by Alliant Energy. Silver for Best Full Length TV Program local by CBS2 KGAN-TV. Bronze for Best Community no Program for the Freedom From Hunger Food Drive, Best Overall Merchandising Program, and Best Program within an Event to Benefit a Charity, the Alliant Energy sponsored effort.
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Cedar Rapids
International Festival and Events Association
Ottawa
Alliant Energy
CBS2 Kgan-Tv
Cupertons
HIAWATHA Work Closes Miller Blairs Ferry Intersection
Utility work at Miller and Blairs Ferry roads closes the intersection to all traffic northbound and southbound through about 6 p.m. Monday. Work started Tuesday. Drivers should follow detour signs. For details call Hiawatha City Hall at (319) 393-1515.
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Blairs Ferry
Hiawatha City Hall
Eastern Iowa veterans warned about suspicious calls
Veterans warned by the Veterans Administration about scam calls to veterans returning from active duty. The alert, issued by VA Midwest Health Care Network officials, warns of two-call attempts where one caller poses as VA staff asking deployment questions and a second asks for a Social Security number. Do not give SSNs over the phone.
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Don Tyne
Linn County Veterans Affairs
Sharyl Schaepe
VA Midwest Health Care Network
Lincoln
Neb
Schaepe
Brutal early freeze may hit Eastern Iowa this week
Forecasters warn of a sharp first frost with 26 to 27 degree lows in Cedar Rapids and Iowa City and gusty snow showers. Gardeners should protect annuals and houseplants, while pumpkins and outdoor decorations may turn mushy in the cold. The event marks the earliest first frost at Eastern Iowa Airport since 1998, with historical dates cited for Iowa City and local facilities.
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Iowa City
Hillaker
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Hershberger
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Plan eases Cedar River plant discharge rules
A proposed draft by the Iowa Department of Natural Resources would loosen discharge limits for Cedar Rapids’ wastewater plant the state’s largest in waste load. The Iowa Environmental Council calls the plan objectionable noting fewer restrictions will apply to an impaired Cedar River stretch and cites 45 violations since 1997. Wendy Barth of Cedar Rapids provides input.
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the Gazette
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Cedar Rapids
Bertram Road
Cedar River
Gazette
Edar Rapids
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DNR
Richard Leopold
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Wendy Barth
Public hearing on Cedar Rapids wastewater permit set
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources will hold a public hearing at 7 p.m. October 19 in Cedar Rapids City Hall chambers on the proposed discharge permit for the city’s wastewater treatment plant. Green Party gubernatorial candidate Barth criticized Iowa water cleanup efforts as Cedar Rapids moves in the opposite direction.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa Department of Natural Resources
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Iowa
Barth
Harvest Festival recall at Wayne Zion church in Monticello
Iowa church rewrites memory book as Harvest Festival returns after 50 years. The Wayne Zion Lutheran Church supper once used to feature four chickens per table now serves roast beef pork and ham with all the trimmings. Proceeds fund the Wayne Zion Heritage book with memories from parishioners and a 1942 Gazette chicken supper story.
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Gazette
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Towans
Wayne Zion Lutheran Church
Monticello
Sandy Edwards
Sandy
Engelbart
Amber
Wayne Zion
Farmer
Pauline Antons
Byron Freese
Cindy Gunther
LaVonne Owen
Diane Stadtmueller
Harlan Helgens
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Wilma Bunting
Patricia Gerdes
Wilma
Bunting
Bindi
Patricia
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City parks close for the season debate in Cedar Rapids
In Cedar Rapids the Parks Department plans winter tasks while denying an actual park shutdown. Superintendent Dave Smith explains “official season” ends to protect water systems, while trash cans are reduced but not removed, and waste pickup continues weekly. Linda Detroy Alexander notes the seasonal messaging contrasts with year round use.
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Cedar Rapids
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