Cedar Rapids forms heroin task force after son's death
A Cedar Rapids area heroin crisis prompts a new Heroin Task Force as law enforcement notes rising treatment admissions. Dedric Doolin cites growing heroin involvement among young adults, while Linn County Sheriff Brian Gardner ties the tragedy to increased street use and dealer activity from Chicago.
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Dedric Doolin
ASAC
Cedar Rapids
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Linn County
Dave Dostal
Dostal
Brian Gardner
Jelinek
Cedar Rap
Chicago
Texas fertilizer plant blast kills and devastates the town
A blast at West Fertilizer Co in a 270 ton ammonium nitrate storage plant near Waco killed and injured residents as fires raged for about 20 minutes. Authorities warned of ongoing danger as investigators from the CSB and ATF examined the site.
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Jason Reyes
Texas
Barack Obama
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U.S. Geological Survey
Waco
Greg Abbott
Baghdad
Matt Cawthon
McLennan County
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Reuters
West
Nbcdfw TV
Cedar Rapids eyes berm to shield Indian Creek neighborhood
Local residents push city action after a 2002 flood and Thursday flash flood. Officials cite 700000 to 1 million dollar berm plan to protect Cottage Grove Parkway SE and Sun Valley, with hydrology studies done and state permit delays possible.
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Cedar Rapids
Indian Creek
Lines
Craig Hanson
Cottage Grove Parkway
31St Street Drive
Sun Valley
Neil Anderson
Cottage Grove Pkvy
Ann Poe
Karr
Chuck
Ron Corbett
Rob Davis
Cedar River
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Ceaar Rapids City Council
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