Carbon monoxide scare disrupts Longfellow Elementary classes
Classes resumed at Longfellow Elementary in Iowa City after students were sent home Monday due to a carbon monoxide scare. The boiler outbreak was shut for repairs and students were advised to dress warmly. some students went to City High School while contact was made with parents. Separately in Hiawatha, Paul Opperman and Andrew Damisch face first degree arson charges over a April 19 apartment fire at 285 Robins Rd displacing 12 residents. both men are jailed with $50,000 bonds.
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Seymour Ave
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Cedar Rapids
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Labor federation to hold workers' memorial in Iowa City
The Iowa City Federation of Labor observes Workers Memorial Day from noon to 12 30 p m on the Pedestrian Mall downtown between the fountain and Rep. Dave Loebsack's office. Names of workers killed on the job will be read and taps played. Free and open to the public. For info contact Patrick Hughes at 319 828 4541. April 28 marks the day nationwide since 1971.
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Cedar Rapids volunteers to sweep Interstate 380 cleanup
The Cedar Rapids Solid Waste & Recycling Division invites volunteers aged 17 and up to join a Interstate 380 cleanup starting at 9 a.m. Saturday. Meet at the Public Works Building at 1201 Sixth St. SW. Wear gloves boots and reflective gear. bags are provided. Call (319) 286-5897 or visit bit.ly CitySweep for details.
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News Tips Hotline and Subscriptions Contact Info
The notice provides phone numbers for tips and subscriptions. Call 319 398 8254 or 1 800 397 8212 for tips. Subscribe by calling 1 800 397 8333.
Cedar Rapids City Hall moves downtown to old courthouse
The Cedar Rapids City Council returns to downtown in the former federal courthouse at 101 First St SE. An open house runs today from 12 30 to 4 30 p m with ribbon cutting at 4 p m led by Mayor Ron Corbett. The renovation is due for completion by June 2012.
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City to toughen junk vehicle rules in NévaZZule
NévaZZule City Hall plans a public hearing tonight to vote on an ordinance tightening junk vehicle rules. It would deem inoperable vehicles abandoned unless proven operable, require remedy within seven days, exclude operable licensed vehicles, and raise fines from 100 to 500. Public Safety Committee backs the change.
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Cedar Rapids plans 82 more homes from flood buyout parcels
The Cedar Rapids-Va area reports 82 flood-damaged lots are being readied for the Single Family New Construction Program using federal disaster funds. The third round aims to add over 200 residential units outside the 100 year flood plain and near the city’s flood protection zone. City Council to receive an update as builders and evaluators review proposals.
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