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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 2005
Page
9
The Freedom Festival board elected Janet Wilhelm as executive director, succeeding Nancy Wendler who resigns Oct. 1. Board President Jennifer Biden cited Wilhelm’s extensive festival involvement and experience since joining in 2001 as reasons for the unanimous vote.
Police reported that Sarah Connor, 40, of 400 26th St SE, who had been missing for nearly a week, has been found. Friends and family had appealed for public help after she left home Tuesday or Wednesday amid despondency and a note implying possible self harm. Details of her location were not released.
A new energy coalition led by Terry Horn and Rebecca Neades forms to urge residents to vote against a public power utility on November 8. The group argues MidAmerican Energy delivers reliable service at fair rates under regulation and promotes private enterprise over municipal monopolies. Contact details are provided for involvement.
Groundbreaking for a 28 000 square foot City Hall marks Marion's first purpose built city hall. The plan includes a new parking lot and furnishings with a completion target of about one year. Participants include Mayor Nieland former mayors Potter Hapgood and Klopfenstein plus chamber and library reps.
Mayor Paul Pate announced Cedar Rapids will join 70 cities in a 10 year local plan to end chronic homelessness. He hosted Philip Mangano from the Interagency Council on Homelessness and stressed the aim to solve the issue rather than merely manage it. Pate notes 400 to 500 residents qualify as homeless at any time, many facing mental illness addiction or disability.
Profile of P T Larson age 48 with a public service focus seeking a council seat. Background notes his multiple campaigns since 1987 and his view of a lean city government, with ideas on fire vehicle use, clerical salaries, and animal control. District 2 rivals listed: Kevin Durland, William Harnish, Sarah Henderson, Garry McCune, Randy Nading.
Mike Deupree argues that federal spending on questionable projects like an indoor rain forest in Iowa must be weighed against priorities and rising deficits. He cites Coralville Bozeman and Des Moines as examples and urges local projects to pause funding until private support solidifies.
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