Gazette visits Taylor area for four hour community celebration
The Gazette runs an In The Neighborhood feature in Cedar Rapids at the Taylor School on 720 Seventh Ave SW. The four hour event begins at 4 p.m with storytelling, NIE activities, demos by Police and Fire, a Drum Corps performance and city officials expected to attend.
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Viola Swamp
Jo Stone
Grant Wood
Average July warm but near normal statewide says climatologist
State climatologist Harry Hillaker notes July averaged 0.7 degrees above the normal 74.5 despite a single day heat index of 130 in Cedar Rapids. A July heat wave from July 11 to 15 and a cooler start shaped the month, with rain around 2.3 inches, about half the normal. The forecast calls for hotter, drier August with mid 80s highs and chances of showers through Wednesday.
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Cedar Rapids
Hillaker
Teens accused in Cedar Rapids car kidnapping beating case
Three Cedar Rapids teens aged 13 and 14 allegedly forced a woman into her car, held her three hours, and beat her with fists and shoes as they drove around. They allegedly shouted racist threats then dumped her near her home and were later arrested in Waterloo. Authorities charge them with second degree robbery and false imprisonment.
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Cedar Rapids
Melinda Meyer
Meyer
Waterloo
Gooding
Fifth Avenue SE
Really good corn worth the wait in Eastern Iowa
Sweet corn delayed by wet spring and hot summer proves strong with high demand across Eastern Iowa. Virginia Moser and husband Marion supply 8%-acre plot near Garrison, selling to stores, markets, and stands. others like Gary Goodlove report bustling sales at Cedar Rapids roadside stand. Hy-Vee buys from local farmers. one longtime supplier James Sherbon cuts planting after a heart attack.
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Gazette News
Virginia Moser
Marion
Garrison
Iowa
Moser
Gary
Mary Goodlove
Blairs Ferry Road
Cedar Rapids
Gary Goodlove
Mount Vernon Rd
Dale Stanek
James Sherbon
Walker
Sherbon
St Pauls United Methodist Church clears way for parking plan
The church ended the parking debate by demolishing the first of three houses on Monday, advancing its expansion project. Details on 1B.
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St. Paul’s United Methodist Church
Drowning Victim Declared Heroine By Family
Sonya Smith Cinkan is praised as a heroine by her family and friends for sacrificing her life to save her children from drowning. Details on 1B.
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Sonya Smith Cinkan
Hospitals Vie for Cedar Rapids Employer Coalition Inclusion
St Luke's Hospital and Mercy Medical Center contend for a place in the Cedar Rapids area employer group's preferred provider network. The report notes the Iowa City Prime Time League offers no clear career indicators for college players, but lists several standout performances.
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Mercy Medical Center
Cedar Rapids
Iowa City
Hlas
Merger Won't Turn ABC Into Second Disney Channel
New York AP reports Walt Disney Co. will buy ABC but Disney Channel will stay on cable. Observers doubt Disney produced shows will dominate ABC prime time. Disney officials say ABC will pick the best shows to attract large audiences.
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