City Hall shakeup aims to boost Cedar Rapids development
Cedar Rapids City Manager Jeff Pomeranz will create a Development Services Department led by an executive administrator. The new team will oversee land development, engineering, zoning, and building services with six technical positions, plus economic development coordinator and develop manager roles. Three vacant posts will be eliminated to fund the changes. Mayor Corbett supports the move as boosting jobs and the tax base without added costs.
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City approves 150000 for new gateway welcome sign
City Council unanimously approves a $150000 project to replace the broken gateway welcome sign along Interstate 380. The 42 foot long sign with an 18 foot vertical panel will feature a cityscape, stone elements and native plantings, with construction starting this fall and completion by winter.
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Monticello Man Charged in Northside Bar Stabbing
A 26 year old Monticello man, Joshua Meyer, was arrested after he stabbed Travis Jamieson, 35, at the Northside bar in Monticello. Jamieson was hospitalized and Meyer is jailed on a 75000 dollar bond on charges of willful injury and going armed with intent. The case remains under investigation.
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15 year old driver hits pedestrian in What Cheer
Authorities investigate a crash in What Cheer involving a 15 year old driver striking a pedestrian, with details and injuries not yet released. Police say the incident remains under investigation and no charges have been announced.
Biden to Return to Iowa for Two Campaign Days
Vice President Joe Biden will visit Iowa for two days of events next week, according to an Associated Press report. The schedule, not detailing locations, follows Biden’s September 7 stop in Iowa City with the Obamas at the University of Iowa.
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Pedestrian killed after collision with car in What Cheer
A teen driver struck Christine Smith in What Cheer on West Washington Street around 9 20 p m. Smith 37 died from injuries in the Sunday night crash and no others were harmed according to the Iowa State Patrol. The teen had a minor school license and was not accompanied by an adult.
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