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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 2001
Page
11
Officers pursued a vehicle through Oelwein after a driver with a barred license fled at about 1 am. The chase ended in the southeast section, the vehicle damaged, and the suspect fled on foot. Police found methamphetamine manufacturing components in the truck. Charges are pending.
A Newton man and Rene Paddock of Des Moines were involved in a two vehicle crash on Old Stage Road east of Decorah in Winneshiek County. Paddock died, James Holloway was hospitalized but improving to stable, and Lance Holloway was treated and released.
Cedar Rapids Police Department plans an auction of abandoned bicycles on May 12 in the police station parking lot. Gates open at 8 a.m. and bidding starts at 9. Cash only. Over 100 bicycles including mountain, freestyle and touring models will be sold. Details on the department website. For information contact Sherry Decker at 286-5377.
City Forestry Department crews plant about 140 trees on public property through mid May, choosing red maple, river birch, crab apple, swamp white oak, green ash and linden. Residents may obtain a no fee permit to guide species selection and assist in utility conflict avoidance. Permits available at the Forestry Department, 7 am to 3:30 pm, Monday to Friday, 286 5747.
A tip line guidance message lists telephone numbers for Cedar Rapids and Iowa City readers to call with story and photo tips including regional contact lines for other locations.
Readers share timeless motherly advice that proved right over the years as part of a upcoming Mother's Day feature. Submit your nugget to Sue Davis Smith at The Gazette by Tuesday via mail or email.
The Mississippi River remains above flood stage for another week with a second crest expected to pass Lansing at 18.5 feet. Northeast Iowa river country sees sun and better conditions as roads reopen and floodwaters recede along Highway 76 near Effigy Mounds. Sheriff Tim Heiderscheit notes relief though upstream rain could alter the outlook.
The Eastern Iowa Airport begins a six month remodeling of the main terminal led by Kleiman Construction Co. The project, costing 1 552 365, will relocate the information desk and safety office and add new carpet and furnishings. Funding comes from passenger facility charges 127 000 from IDOT and 255 000 from airport funds.
Tracy Ann Carson, missing for six months after leaving a Waterloo bar, was found dead near Dunkerton. State Medical Examiner Julia Goodin ruled the death a homicide. Her husband, David Carson, and police pursue leads as investigations continue.
The Cedar Rapids school district plans a new elementary building inspired by Grant Wood. Architects used four brick colors to form rolling hills and a royal blue accent at entrances. The front shared spaces enable community access while other areas stay secure. The project opens fall 2002.
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