Unopposed candidates in Cedar Rapids school board race
Four individuals filed for three seats in Cedar Rapids district elections. Incumbent Lisa Kuzela withdrew, leaving Gary Anhalt 62 Nancy Humbles 58 and Keith Westercamp 62 as the remaining candidates. Westercamp seeks a fourth term citing community service. Anhalt highlights concerns about No Child Left Behind and emphasis on whole-child education. Humbles aims to dedicate full time after years of consideration.
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Cedar Rapids School Board Candidates Profile Summary
Cedar Rapids voters face a four year term race in the school board election with candidates Gary Anhalt Nancy Humbles and a fourth candidate. Anhalt emphasizes arts and flood recovery in Cedar Rapids and Linn County while Humbles promotes diversity and community partnerships. The election is set for September 8 and coverage notes candidate backgrounds and views.
Blairstown ethanol plant to become Fiberight demo site
Xethanol Biofuels agreeing to sell the Blairstown facility to Fiberight LLC, which plans to convert the plant into a demonstration site for converting solid waste from the Cedar Rapids area into ethanol. The sale includes the 24,728 square foot plant and 25.5 acres plus adjoining land and facilities.
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10 year old in fair condition after bicycle collision
A Cedar Rapids 10 year old boy named Malik Perry remained in fair condition after his bicycle collided with a Ford Explorer on 14th Street SE near Bever Avenue. The driver Ronald Reider, 63, stayed at the scene and has not been charged. Police noted residents observed the crash and that Malik was conscious when responders arrived.
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Playground Dedicated In Honor Of Theresa Woline
In Winfield Iowa community effort, a $5,400 memorial fund plus a carnival and donations grew into more than $100,000 for a new playground at Winfield-Mount Union. The Theresa Woline Community Park was dedicated on August 22 with students staff and residents helping build it.
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DeSotel
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West Amana horse dies after entangling in fence incident
Iowa County sheriff officials concluded a horse in West Amana died accidentally after becoming entangled in a recently erected electrified barbed wire fence. Investigators noted a thunderstorm the night before and sent evidence to Iowa State University for further analysis.
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Iowa State University
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