Cedar Rapids Fire Sets Vacant House Attic Fire
A fire at 1725 Fourth Ave SE in Cedar Rapids was set and spread to the attic of 1723 Fourth Ave. Firefighters responded at 12 22 a.m. Monday led by spokesman Greg Buelow. Nancy Wendler announced the Freedom Festival schedule and button sale for the 20th edition running June 26 to July 6 with 76 events including 23 new ones.
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Stepfather charged after boy’s leg is broken
Cedar Rapids man Christopher D. Cortez 28 was charged with child endangerment after twisting and breaking his 4 year old stepson Bryce Henderson's leg outside Mercy Medical Center. Court records say Cortez claimed he lost his temper.
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City High Student Charged with First Degree Arson
A 15 year old City High School sophomore Riley McCusker is charged by Iowa City police with first degree arson for three fires in garbage cans in men's bathrooms during school hours on April 3 15 and 18. The fires were quickly extinguished with no major damage. Two other suspected arson fires on April 15 and 22 are under investigation.
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Police probe collision injuring 85 year old woman
The investigation into a Monday crash near Northgate Drive and Highway 1 continues. Marguerite Wendt 85 was pulling out when Jack Murphy 22 of Tipton hit her. Wendt was extricated and taken to University Hospitals with condition unavailable Tuesday. Murphy had minor injuries and declined treatment.
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Nelson murder case notes 911 delay in ambulance dispatch
The Cedar Rapids jury heard details of 911 calls by Phyllis Nelson after the fatal stabbing of her husband on December 12, 2001. Mercy Medical Center confirmed an ambulance was sent to 2109 Ellis Rd NW at 5 32 a m, the time of her first call, with a second police call at 5 33 a m.
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Iowa task force urges easing campus drug policy
The University of Iowa task force urges the school to relax its zero tolerance policy for residence hall drug violations. It cites disproportionate arrests versus peer institutions and notes disciplinary referrals are far rarer than criminal charges.
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Cedar Rapids City Budget Shows Smaller Tax Increase
Cedar Rapids council heard an amended budget with city taxes rising 1.3 percent for the new fiscal year, down from 1.9 percent. A $9 increase on a $100,000 home reflects 40 percent of the total bill, with Linn County and Kirkwood College also funded. Commercial and industrial rates rise 4.18 and 1.86 percent respectively. Authorities warn of potential state relief cuts and a $2.3 million gap. Mayor Paul Pate urged calm amid the scrutiny.
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Turtle hunter crafts clocks from shells and guards meat sells
Rex Brown, a 67 year old Cedar Rapids retiree, collects and buffs turtle shells to make clocks and lamps. He recalls giving turtle meat to a restaurateur and refusing sale to a briefcase carrying buyer. He notes hunting methods, legal restrictions, and rare bites while describing his garage hideaway.
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