Cedar Rapids man convicted on gun charge
Darrell J. Sims 29 of Cedar Rapids was convicted by a jury in U S District Court on one count of being a felon in possession of a firearm. A Jan 27 phone threat led to discovery of a loaded revolver and a pistol under a woman's mattress. Sentencing date to be set after a presentence report. He faces up to 10 years in prison and a 250000 dollar fine. He remains in custody.
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Sims
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Leonard T. Strand
Kites Over Hoover Park Draws Visitors and Fans
The Herbert Hoover National Historic Site hosts its annual Kites Over Hoover Park from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. with 180 Go! quad-line kite show, kids games, candy drops, and a Benjamin Franklin appearance. The event, free at 1 Tidewater Dr West Branch, may move to Sunday in bad weather. A NPS report notes 2016 visitor spending near the park topped 8.9 million, supporting 145 local jobs.
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Hoover Park
Tidewater Dr
180 Go
Benjamin Franklin
Herbert Hoover
National Park Service
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Catherine Cullinane Thomas
U.S. Geological Survey
Lynne Koontz
U.S
Hoover
Parkside Dr
Hoover.archives.gov
Community briefs mix pollinators class racing cars and theatre
In Coralville the New Pioneer Food Co op hosts a pollinator garden class from 10 a.m. to noon at 1101 Second St with a $15 fee and seeds for attendees. Cedar Rapids displays race cars at R&D Premier Auto from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. to promote Hawkeye Downs season, with snacks provided. Kirkwood Community College presents This is My Brave at 7 p.m. in Ballantyne Auditorium, highlighting mental health stories. tickets are $15, $10 for students.
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Coralville
New Pioneer Food Co-op
Second St
Eric Miller
Cedar Rapids
Hawkeye Downs Speedway
R&d Premier Auto
Williams
Kirkwood Community College
Ballantyne Auditorium
Kirkwood
Tower Rd
Iowa City council to host Broadway listening post Thursday
Iowa City officials invite residents to share views at a 5 to 7 p.m. listening post Thursday in the Broadway Neighborhood Center lobby. Two council members attend each event and report back to the full council. For details contact Deputy City Clerk Julie Voparil or Equity Director Stefanie Bowers. Corridor Veg Week promotes vegan dining with events including a documentary screening at CSPS Hall and an Italian vegan chef demo at NewBo City Market, with participating restaurants and proceeds benefiting the Iowa Farm Sanctuary.
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Stefanie Bowers
Stefanie- Bowers
CSPS
Third St. SE
NewBo City Market
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Full Bowl
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Mystic Chocolate
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