Two Women Die in Kirkwood Area Case Sealed Tape Hearing Set
District Judge William Thomas sealed a 911 emergency tape in the two fatal stabbings of Molly Edmondson and Katrina Hill near Kirkwood Community College. Kyle Marin, 19, is jailed on two counts of first degree murder awaiting a Monday hearing. Lifeguard hospital marks 25th anniversary with tour and details on its air ambulance service and crew.
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Solon
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Circus Show Canceled Over Paperwork at Armory
The Florida based Circus Pages canceled a last night appearance at the National Guard Armory after failing to file required advance paperwork and an animal display permit. A spokesperson apologized and promised proper filings next time.
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UI to revive honorary degrees at University of Iowa
The Faculty Senate unanimously passed a proposal to revive the UI tradition of awarding honorary degrees. It now goes to administrators for provost and president approval, after decades of dormancy since 1981. outgoing senate president Richard LeBlond called it a major accomplishment amid prior discussion.
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Hill remembered as full of life at funeral
Katrina Hill 18 and cousin Molly Edmondson 18 died in an apartment shooting. Kyle Marin 19 faces two counts of first degree murder. The Solon service at St Marys Catholic Church featured over two dozen friends sharing memories. The gathering drew hundreds of teens from Solon High School and other locals. The funeral followed a recent burial of Edmondson in Ainsworth.
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Downtown advocate leaves Cedar Rapids for Denver
Jamie Licko, 29, executive director of the Downtown District, moves to Denver with her husband for new jobs. She says Cedar Rapids is in better shape than three years ago but fears the city’s future and worries the downtown is stalled. She notes others are paying attention to urban cores nationwide.
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Gazette
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Corridor churches scramble to find Sunday school teachers
A feature on the nationwide shortage of Sunday school teachers highlights how churches like Zion Lutheran in Iowa City and First Baptist in Marion cope. Leaders note competing activities and smaller church resources limit recruiting, with volunteers like Merv Dosh stepping in as substitutes.
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the Gazette
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Cedar Rapids
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Erin Evan-Schwartz
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Myra Esteves
Dorothy Evans
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Outdoor dining debate moves forward in Cedar Rapids
Columnist notes six weeks pass since city ordinance authorizing sidewalk dining. several restaurants show interest but no applications filed. Details include $50 application fee and $5 per square foot annual lease, with Iowa City precedent of a $200 refundable deposit. Local managers weigh costs against narrow sidewalks and growing demand.
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