Metro students pitch in at shelter
The Gazette Jan 28, 1991 By Gail Ireland Gazette staff writer Metro students pitch in at shelter “A while ago I was living on the streets, so I kind of…
Read moreDonating instead of Disposing
The Gazette Oct 22, 1995 By George Sauerberg Gazette staff writer Donating instead of Disposing Your old sofa has gone through so many crops of couch potatoes that some of…
Read moreLaw not easing efforts to evict drug dealers
The Gazette Feb 18, 1995 By Rick Smith Gazette staff writer One month has passed since Cedar Rapids narcotics officers rammed their way through an apartment door on Fifth Avenue…
Read moreSmall but affordable housing plan OK’d
The Gazette May 25, 1995 By Lonnie Zingula Small but affordable housing plan OK’d Zoning amendment allows reduction in minimum floor area A plan to allow construction of sub-standard size…
Read moreNew Legion Arts lands $35,000 grant for neighborhood program
The Cedar Rapids Gazette Aug. 18, 1995 Gazette staff reports New Legion Arts lands $35,000 grant for neighborhood program The Legion Arts Inc., the new name for the umbrella organization…
Read moreWhen good news is turned to bad
The Cedar Rapids Gazette Aug. 21, 1994 Gazette Editorials When good news is turned to bad FEWER PEOPLE in Iowa are out of work and fewer housing units are unoccupied.…
Read moreMetro High School students salvage materials from buildings
The Gazette, Dec. 22, 1994 By Becky Stover Gazette education writer They’re building a better future Metro students salvage materials from buildings Ten Metro High School students are building their…
Read moreMonroe School May Be History
The Gazette, Sat., Dec. 10, 1994 By Lonnle Zingula Gazette staff writer School may be history Project architect: Old Monroe School beyond restoration The final lesson to be learned from…
Read moreCedar Rapids Council readies revitalization tax breaks
The Gazette Sept 22, 1994 By Lonnie Zlngula Council readies revitalization tax breaks Hearings planned for redevelopment of downtown buildings Tax breaks being sought by four property owners could fuel…
Read moreTime capsule renewed: Worthwhile long shot
GAZETTE EDITORIALS The Gazette Aug. 11, 1994 Time capsule renewed: Worthwhile long shot AN UNUSUAL community time capsule has stood hidden behind warehouse walls on Cedar Rapids’ southeast side. The…
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