Cedar Rapids Woman Injured After I-380 Rollover
Jennifer Park of Cedar Rapids was injured when her car swerved to avoid a merging vehicle on I-380. The vehicle slid into a west ditch and rolled, Park transported to University Hospitals in Iowa City. Vehicle damage listed at $3000. Charges pending.
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Man Arrested in Cedar Rapids Child Assault Case
Paul Doty aged 23 was arrested Friday on assault and injury charges after police say he grabbed a four year old girl by the arm and neck during babysitting at his Cedar Rapids home. The child showed neck bruising and the Iowa Department of Human Services was notified.
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Daylight time begins. check smoke detectors nationwide
As daylight savingtime begins at 2 am this weekend, readers are urged to replace detector batteries and test devices monthly. Despite 94 percent of homes having detectors, about one third do not work, and over half of fatal fires occur where detectors are inactive. Fire officials advise one detector per floor and one in sleeping areas.
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Rock Island Arsenal’s The Factory Produces War Material
Tim Bolyard says Rock Island Arsenal in Illinois between Rock Island and Bettendorf Iowa makes mission critical arms like the M198 howitzer. The Joint Manufacturing and Technology Center employs about 1,000 people and focuses on current war production needs beyond civilian manufacturing.
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Iowa Life Gears Up Two Major Armored Vehicle Projects
Iowa Life reports a surge in production this summer for two key Army armored items. The plan covers armored cabs for the M939 five ton truck and 200 to 400 copies of the M119 howitzer, with Rock Island Arsenal delivering plans for production after delays.
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Rock Island Arsenal historic site on Arsenal Island
The 946 acre Rock Island Arsenal sits on a Mississippi River island. Built as a U S arsenal after purchase in 1804 and designation by Congress in 1862. Memorials include the Rock Island Arsenal Museum the National Cemetery and a Confederate Cemetery with thousands of graves. Public access via Moline Entrance with gate registration.
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Social Security debate over moderate fixes and AARP ad
Mike Deupree critiques an AARP oriented Social Security advertisement claiming moderate changes could fix the system. He contrasts the misleading tone with his view that facts from FactCheck.org should guide decisions, while noting his own balanced stance and invitation for more ideas despite entrenched rhetoric.
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