Corridor Parking Ramp Declared Historically Significant
Cedar Rapids officials report FEMA has designated the 49 year old First Street Parkade historically significant due to its corkscrew exit ramp. Demolition remains possible with a memorandum of agreement to be finalized, potentially delaying the project by nine months. The council will convert the block into a temporary 103 space surface parking lot after demolition next fall.
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Iowa City schools enroll 263 more students this year
Iowa City district reports 263 additional students after Labor Day, with total enrollment at 11 538. City High and West High numbers cited. October confirms official count. Board approves repair of City High track, awarding an $87 804 contract to Fisher Tracks Inc.
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Butler named interim provost at Iowa City campus
University of Iowa announces Barry Butler will become interim provost on October 1. Butler has led the College of Engineering for a decade and joined UI in 1984 as an assistant professor. He holds degrees from the University of Illinois and chairs the search for a new provost to replace Wallace Loh.
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Vernon Keeps Up Opposition as City Pushes Street Closure
Vernon votes oppose Second Avenue SE closure while council persists in a 6 to 3 vote to close the street between 10th and 12th streets SE for the Physicians' Clinic of Iowa project. A final vote will occur after a development agreement is finalized, with PCI threatening to build in Hiawatha if blocked.
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Justin Shields
Pat Shey
Podzimek urges value beyond cost in fire station site choice
Cedar Rapids council accepts Fire Station Relocation Advisory Committee guidance and approves hiring a private firm to analyze costs for three proposed sites along First Avenue East. Sites include Taco Bell at 600 First Ave NE, Emerald Knights at 700 First Ave SE, and History Center at 600 First Ave SE. Federal and state funds will cover most expenses.
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Diabetes patients sought for foot ulcer infection study
Adults with diabetes and an open foot sore are invited to join a six month study at the USHC orthopedic clinic to determine if diabetic foot ulcers lead to infection related complications. Compensation is available. Call the Diabetic Foot Ulcer Study Office if interested.
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