Marion man released from hospital jailed in Linn County
Christopher A. Lang, 41, of Marion, who was shot by a police officer after allegedly trying to strike officers with a hammer, has been released from the hospital and taken to Linn County Jail. He faces charges including assault with a weapon on a peace officer and two counts of assault with injury. The officer remains on paid leave and an internal review is ongoing. Lang is set for an initial court appearance.
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Cedar Rapids
Christopher A. Lang
Marion
Linn
Harry Daugherty
Lang
Hiawatha man charged with arson over meth linked fire
Andrew C. Damisch, 40, was arrested after a Tuesday night fire at 285 Robins Rd in Hiawatha. Twelve residents were displaced. Police found evidence in Damisch's apartment B6 leading to a conspiracy to manufacture methamphetamine charge, upgraded to first degree arson. Investigations continue.
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Hiawatha
Andrew C. Damisch
Robins Rd
Damisch
Groundbreaking Today For Mercy Hall-Perrine Cancer Center
A groundbreaking ceremony in Cedar Rapids marks the start of construction on Mercy Medical Center's Hall Perrine Cancer Center. The $24.6 million project, set to finish next spring, runs from 2:30 to 3:15 p.m. at 701 10th St SE near Mercy's 10th Street entrance.
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Cedar Rapids
Mercy Medical Center
Hall-Perrine
10Th St
Mercy
10Th Street
Satellite early voting opens in Linn County for tax election
Linn County voters can cast early ballots at Lindale Mall food court Cedar Rapids today Friday 2 to 8 PM and Saturday 11 AM to 5 PM. Westdale Mall office also open 8 AM to 5 PM weekdays until Election Day. For details call 319 892 5300 Ext 1 or visit elections linncounty.org.
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Cedar Rapids
Linn County Auditor's Office
Lindale Mall
Collins Road
First Avenue SE
Westdale Mall
Linn County Election Services
Linncounty.org
Magic Johnson lecture canceled at University of Iowa
Earvin Magic Johnson has canceled his April 28 lecture at Carver-Hawkeye Arena due to a scheduling conflict. He was to discuss his business ventures reviving inner-city economies. The event will not be rescheduled.
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Iowa City
Earvin “Magic” Johnson
University of Iowa
Carver-Hawkeye
County OKs bonds for radio upgrade in Linn County
Linn County supervisors approve joining Cedar Rapids and Marion in an 18.2 million radio upgrade to meet federal spectrum needs for public safety and cellular services. A hearing on bonds for the county share, potentially under 8 million, is set for 9 a.m. May 2.
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Steve Gravelle
Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Linn County
Marion
Ben Rogers
Brent Oleson
Iowa City considers options to avoid 22 teacher cuts
The Iowa City school district has delayed 22 planned general fund teaching layoffs to allow the board to seek solutions. At a coming work session and meeting, trustees will explore tapping savings and adjusting budget policy to avoid reductions, while some staff funded by other sources face potential notices.
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Mw UdLoeuwus
Iowa City
Tayet Doran
Doran
Patti Fields
Fields
Jim Pedersen
General Fund
Iowa
Governor's Office
Tom Yates
Iowa City Education Association
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