Emu Flynnie Rescued and Moved to Cedar Valley Barnyard
Flynnie the emu is recovering and observing new barnyard friends after rescue by Cedar Valley Humane Society executive director Torben Platt near Alburnett. Platt and his wife Jennifer Doll plan to keep her as a pet if unclaimed by Friday, settling her on a three acre pasture with llamas and pygmy goats.
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Cedar Valley Humane Society
Alburnett
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Walker man charged in spree of grass fires near Linn County
Scott Reierson, 36, of Walker, faces seven counts of reckless use of fire and driving while barred after setting multiple fires along Wiley's Road near North Center Point Road. Fire departments extinguished all blazes within a quarter mile radius. he was booked in Linn County Jail on a $20,150 bond.
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North Center Point Road
Linn County
Center Point Urbana
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Cedar Rapids man pleads guilty to crack cocaine sale
Dion Watson, 33, of Cedar Rapids, pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court to selling crack cocaine to a government informant. Indicted on three counts, two will be dismissed at sentencing. About 47 grams of crack will count against him, with a maximum sentence up to 40 years and four years of supervised release.
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Dion Watson
Cedar Rapids
U.S. District Court
Watson
U.S
Teresa Baumann
Rain forest domes face attendance challenge in Midwest
Proposals for indoor rain forest attractions near Coralville Iowa and in Milwaukee confront costs and visitor interest. Projects note that location matters less than pricing and engaging features as attendance relies on offering more than scenery. A moth orchid is among Mitchell Park Domes tropical plants.
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Gazette
Kim Sonnenberg
Milwaukee
Mitchell Park
Sonnenberg
Robert Wandschneider
New Berlin
Wis
Iowa
Midwest
Henry Doorly Zoo
Omaha
Neb
Coralville
First Avenue
Interstate 80
Parking meters and the Kerry Kerrey spelling dilemma
A Cedar Rapids reader notices minor issues with on street parking rules adding Sundays. The column also discusses Bob Kerrey and John Kerry political confusion amid public life and media attention. The writer suggests easing daily friction and notes the ongoing Kerr(e)y naming challenge.
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