Marion youths back skate park plan survey says yes
Marion youths favor a city skate park with 84 percent support from 1,012 responders in grades four through eight, a survey by recreation director Kar lene Hummel shows. Cost estimates range from 25 000 to 500 000, with maintenance and liability concerns noted and mayor Vic Klopfenstein expressing optimism.
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Solon Probes Weekend Noise From Downtown Parking Lot
Solon residents voice concern over late night music in the downtown parking lot between Food Pride and Joensy’s Restaurant. Mayor Rick Jedlicka says the city owns half the lot as complaints come from Food Pride patrons and nearby residents. Ronald Hendricks cites youths 14 to 20 using the area and urges directing complaints to the Sheriff’s Department.
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Linn County to honor heroes with ceremony and displays
Linn County plans a remembrance event featuring large flags on the courthouse and city buildings. Free parking on Second and Third Avenues will accompany Krispy Kreme treats while supplies last. Local officials, veterans and multiple agencies from fire and police to FBI and federal reps will participate, with contact details provided.
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Time Capsule Display And Reburial Planned At School
Students will display the time capsule contents Sunday in Coolidge gym from 2 to 4 p.m. then rebury it with new items on Wednesday. The capsule will be reopened in the 2017 50th anniversary. Fifth grader James Vandivier led letters about future selves. they include a Sept 11 edition of The Gazette and a U.S. flag.
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Senate OKS 14.8 Million For Cedar Rapids Courthouse
The Senate approved 14.8 million to begin replacing the 70 year old Cedar Rapids federal courthouse with design and siting work possible next year. The full project costs 77 million on a 2.1 acre site at Eighth Avenue and Second Street SE with construction over three years pending House action.
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Memorial service planned in New York for America
E Iowa Red Cross volunteer says a memorial service titled A Prayer for America will be held Sunday at 2 p m in Yankee Stadium New York City with about 75 000 seats and broadcasts to Coney and Staten Island venues Teahen says Gov Pataki Mayor Giuliani and religious representatives will speak Red Cross has opened three service centers in the city as rescue workers face grim conditions amid continuing rain and fading hope of finding survivors
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Absentee Ballots Ready for Cedar Rapids City Primary
Absentee ballots for the October 9 Cedar Rapids city primary available at Linn County Auditor's Office 930 First St SW. Any registered voter may vote by mail or in person at the office hours 8 to 5 Monday through Friday until the day before the election. Call (319) 892-5300 for details.
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