Gazette press delays leave many readers newspaperless
The Gazette faced overnight printing problems when a software system shut down causing a two and a half to three hour delay. Delivery routes in Linn and Johnson counties and beyond were affected with 30 papers arriving by 2 pm and 51 delivered the previous evening. 4 remained to be delivered. Customers are urged to call for credits at 319 398 8333 or 1 800 397 8333.
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Gazette Communications
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Linn
Johnson
Iowa
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The
Part of Second Avenue Closed for Repairs
Beginning at 7 a.m. today Second Avenue SE between Second Street and Third Street will be closed for a lift repair atop the US Bank. The repair will close two lanes and take about five days to complete weather permitting.
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Cedar Rapids
Second Avenue
Second Street
Third Street
US Bank
Tracking grocery prices across stores this month
Readers are asked to record prices for three items a gallon of 2 percent milk a pound of 85 lean hamburger and a regular loaf of bread at local supermarkets. Submit results via gazetteonline.com/groceryprices for Friday’s Gazette analysis.
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Airport unveils new $5 million public safety building
Eastern Iowa Airport replaces 1967 structure with a 7133 square foot facility housing 14 staff. It features a geothermal system and radiant floor heat, energy efficient lighting, a larger training room for mutual aid drills, and a public badge area. Staff will move in within weeks. old building to be leased.
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Edar Rapids
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Arnold Schwarzenegger
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Sara May
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Cedar Rapids
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Open House at Eastern Iowa Airport Public Safety Building
The Eastern Iowa Airport invites the public to a 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. open house on Saturday for its new 5 million dollar Public Safety Building. Lunch is provided at no cost. Location is 3020 Lippisch Pl SW. Handicapped parking will be available with a short walk to the building for others.
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Eastern
Iowa
Lippisch Pl
Cedar Rapids council stalls camera bid over firm breakdowns
Cedar Rapids officials delay approval of a red light and speed camera contract after council members Justin Shields and Monica Vernon demand a detailed comparison of Gatso USA and Redflex proposals. Police say 50 cameras may be deployed at 10 intersections within six months with revenue shares outlined.
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Joe Clark
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Shields
Vernon
Redflex
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