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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 2009
Page
2
A fragmentary report notes Cedar Rapids and Iowa City with chilly highs near 54 and 53 and lows around 39 and 2 respectively, indicating unusually cold conditions across eastern Iowa. Local weather contexts suggest persistent strong winds and frost.
The Gazette reports Iowa seeks rent waivers as FEMA extends stays for flood survivors living in mobile homes. Tenants face new rents at fair market rates, with Cedar Rapids two-bedroom units at 659 dollars and three-bedroom at 920 dollars monthly. As of Oct. 23, 124 Iowa families remained in mobile homes.
Cedar Rapids city leaders pledged local-option sales tax revenue to a second group of flood victims amid criticism from victims and election candidates. The council will reimburse around 50 homeowners for renovation costs above Jumpstart funds, after requiring receipts. About $1.25 million allocated for this group, with roughly $3 million previously earmarked for rehabilitation programs including Block By Block aiming to restore areas by Christmas.
Linn County Republicans will nominate a candidate for a special election in Iowa House 33 tonight at 61 p.m. The nominating convention is at Wilson Middle School 2301 J St SW. A special election on November 24 will determine a replacement for Rep. Dick Taylor Cedar Rapids Democrat who resigned.
Linn County Democrats held their House 33 nominating convention last night with results expected today on GazetteOnline com. Three Republicans seek the seat in the Democratic district: Ken Childress former Cedar Rapids school board member Josh Thurston and John King. Candidates may be nominated from the convention floor.
Wednesday draws show Powerball 3 11 26 46 51 with Powerball 23 and a 41.9 million jackpot plus a Power Play of 5. Also Iowa Lottery picks amount to 100000 cash game 7 10 13 17 22, Hot Lotto 2 15 28 34 37 with Hotball, Pick 3 Midday 4 0 7, Evening 1 4 8, Pick 4 Midday 6 7 6 9, Evening 3 2 1 8, Illinois Little Lotto 20 23 26 29 32, Lotto 1 27 28 30 31 49, and 6-of-48 jackpot at 8.75 million.
The Gazette corrects a report stating a crash that killed Stephanie Cripps and Paul Lauritson occurred at 19th Avenue and 63rd Street south of Garrison. It explains reporter error and invites reader feedback, with contact numbers and calendar submission details plus listings for local events and venues.
Calendar listing daytime and evening events across Iowa including theatre productions at CSPS and Theatre B, film showings of The Rocky Horror Show and The Diary of Anne Frank, and community lunches at Old Brick. Also notes government meetings in Cedar Rapids and a Cedar Rapids oil on ice program at Coe College with contact details and prices where available.
The Gazette published daily at 500 Third Avenue SE Cedar Rapids IA 52401 established January 10 1883 lists subscription rates by carrier and mail with weekly and yearly options. Postmaster address changes go to Gazette Communications P O Box 511 Cedar Rapids IA 52406 and general number is (319) 398-8211.
Cedar Rapids and Iowa City offices provide phone lines for general news tips circulation and toll free numbers. The telephone directory lists multiple contact numbers including 319 area codes and a toll free line for 14800 397 8333.
The Gazette commits to the future by printing with soybean ink and using recycled newsprint. It encourages readers to recycle newspapers at City Carton on 901 Ingleside Dr SW or at nearest recycling locations.
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