Collision on I 380 off-ramp injures two in Cedar Rapids
Lori Haas 35 of West Union failed to stop at a signal on the I 380 off-ramp to Collins Road NE. Her collision with Cynthia Hamilton 48 of Cedar Rapids sent Hamilton to St Luke's Hospital. Richard Bork 43 of West Union was treated at Mercy Medical Center and released. Haas cited for failing to obey a traffic control device.
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Cedar Rapids
Lori Haas
West Union
Collins Road
Cody Estling
Haas
Cynthia Hamilton
Hamilton
St. Luke’s Hospital
Richard Bork
Mercy Medical Center
Linn County joins Smoke Free County Challenge pledge drive
Linn County urges residents to pledge to quit smoking as part of the national Smoke Free County Challenge ending May 31. Pledges may earn a Smoke Free Home Kit from the EPA, including magnets, coasters and decals, with addresses optional. Health experts warn secondhand smoke raises infection and asthma risk in children.
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Linncounty.org
Board of Supervisors
First St
Cedar Rapids
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Iowa City magician risks life with underwater escape stunt
Nate Staniforth, a 23 year old Iowa City freshman, freed himself from chains and padlocks after diving into the Iowa River in April 2001. He trained in a shower for three minute breath holds in 65 degree water and faced a 52 degree river with a current that pulled him toward a boat propeller. He escaped in 50 seconds and aims to become the best magician in the world while performing in Iowa City on Friday. He plans stunts including swallowing needles and possibly razors for visibility, alongside card tricks.
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Nicole Riehi
Gazette
Owa City
Nate Staniforth
Iowa River
Staniforth
Iowa City
Nate Staniforth brings magic to Englert Theatre Iowa City
Magician Nate Staniforth, age 23, performs at the Englert Theatre in Iowa City Friday at 8 p m. Tickets are 6 dollars for students and 12 dollars for adults with day of show options and box office details. He tours colleges nationally and creates films of his escapes and illusions. He is self taught and dismisses cheesy magician tropes.
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Nate Staniforth
Englert Theatre
Washington St
Iowa City
Ames Library
Harry Houdini
Staniforth
Public Space One
Los Angeles
Derailment declines tied to better Iowa track maintenance
Iowa rail safety improved in 2005 with 56 derailments, down 34 percent from 85 in 2004, driven by track repairs. Grade crossing incidents fell, and IC&E reduced derailments by 51 percent after major track work and FRA programs.
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Steve Gravelle
The
Gazette
Iowa
Peggy Baer
Iowa Department of Transportation
Railroad Administration
Federal Railroad Administration
Iowa Chicago & Eastern
Kevin Schieffer
Ic&e
Cedar American Rail Holdings
Landlord Miell Reports Change in Business Partners and Roles
Cedar Rapids landlord Robert Miell, amid a probe into suspected mis practices, filed state papers in December 2004 and January 2005 claiming partners John N McManus John J McManus and R Gordon Sargent were no longer involved with Equity Associates Inc Realtors Advanced Equities Inc and Mayfair Builders Inc Miell now appears as sole director officer and agent across these firms reflecting a major leadership shift.
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Janet Borholm
the Gazette
Cedare Rapids
Robert Miell
The
Gazette
Miell
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
John N. McManus
John J. McManus
R. Gordon Sargent
McManus
Sargent
Equity Associates Inc. Realtors
Advanced Equities Inc
Mayfair Builders Inc
Thomas V. Davis
Misery for Rent reveals troubled Cedar Rapids landlords
In a November 2004 Gazette series, Robert Miell a Cedar Rapids landlord with hundreds of properties faced hundreds of tenant lawsuits. Two associates R Gordon Sargent and John J McManus could not be located by opposing lawyers or The Gazette though Miell claimed they existed.
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the Gazette
Robert Miell
Cedar Rapids
Miell
R. Gordon Sargent
John J McManus
John N. McManus
The
Gazette
Newstrack details contact options and publication cadence
Newstrack reports follow up on newsmakers and events and appears on Mondays. Readers can reach The Gazette via P O Box 511 Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406 phone 319 398 8254 or 800 397 8212 or email newstrack gazette communications dot com.
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