Fire at Coolidge Elementary deemed arson inquiry
Cedar Rapids firefighters and police investigated a late night blaze at Coolidge Elementary School storage area used for reroofing materials. Witnesses saw someone light the fire. debris smoldered again Saturday morning while investigators gathered details at 6225 First Ave SW. A separate report noted Dean Schulte, 42, fled from police during a speeding stop, later charged with multiple speeding counts and driving with a revoked license. He remained in the county jail.
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Coolidge
First Ave
Cedar Rapids
Fire Department
Dean Schulte
20Th Ave
12Th Street
Schulte
Rocky Shore Drive Improvement At Highway 6 Intersection
Construction starts Monday at the Rocky Shore Drive and Highway 6 intersection. City workers will lay a 12 inch water main and temporarily repave with asphalt. Work ends Friday with restricted Rocky Shore Drive usage and alternate routes advised.
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Rocky Shore Drive
Highway 6
Waterloo Man Pleads Guilty to Cocaine Base Charge
Eddie Lee West, 39, of Waterloo, pleaded guilty in U.S. District Court at Cedar Rapids to possession of cocaine base. He could face up to three years in prison, a $5,000 minimum fine, up to $250,000 in fines, one year supervised release, and costs. Sentencing set for 11 a.m. October 17 with West held pending.
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Eddie Lee West
Waterloo
U.S. District Court
Cedar Rapids
West
Time ticking for man needing heart transplant
Leonard Hias of Belle Plaine faces a racing heart and a dire need for a heart transplant within a year. His wife Linda died after cancer, leaving daughters Katie and Megan. he cannot work and lives with family while awaiting emergency calls for a transplant.
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Elle Plaine
Leonard Hias
Leonard
Linda
Katie
Megan
Chelsea
Belle Plaine
Rare Nazi era photos found in Iowa farmer stash
David Baril of Martelle uncovers World War II photographs and Goebbels family memorabilia tucked in a safe-deposit box for nearly 50 years. Retired farmer Baril shared the items with Monona veteran Fred Daugs who confirms the material includes Goebbels family pictures and a Hitler photo.
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David Baril
Martelle
Adolf Hitler
Magda
Joseph Goebbels
Hitler
Tom Fruehling
Baril
Daugs
Monona
Goebbels
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Chase
Iowa City
Rocky Shore Work
Ramblin
Dave Rasdal
Joseph
Lowan
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