I was able to listen to the Podcast of the Bob Bruce Radio Show on WMTradio.com early Sunday morning. You can find it here. Bob talks about the latest hot topic in Cedar Rapids, the Yardy and the safety device that has been pitched to the City Council and has been added to the City Budget for $540,000. He spoke with Inventor Kim Brokaw. Kim Brokaw admitted that he was NOT following directions when he was injured, he did NOT have the lid closed.
You’ve got to listen to this podcast if for no other reason to listen to Bob singing “yardy” to the tune of “Feelings”, it’s a once in a lifetime experience 
or at least we can hope! Just kidding Bob!
I also spent some time watching the video from Budget meeting #10 on www.neighborhoodnetworknews.com. Councilman Chuck Wieneke had the best idea of all. If indeed, the Yardy is a danger to us, let’s collect them all and just start using paper sacks to put yard trash in. I agree. That’s a lot better than spending a half a million bucks!!!
If you have not taken the time to read the comment section on KCRG you’ve got to go there. Be ready to laugh. Some of the comments are hilarious. Several people have commented that this is the first time they have seen everyone on the same page in a comment section. There seem to be more than a few of us that think this is a stupid decision by our Council.
Another comment about watching the video. I was amazed to watch how giddy Kris Gulick was as he talked about being able to help Kim Brokaw get his product marketed.
Wednesday’s City Council meeting should be an interesting one. I wonder just how long the public comment line will be.
Kathy Potts
