In the Neighborhood wraps up Willowood focus in Marion
The Gazette concludes its In the Neighborhood series with Willowood in northeast Marion and an evening party from 5 to 7 at Marion Hy-Vee. A group photo at 6 15 p.m. will appear in tomorrow's paper. Police say Cedar Rapids man Scott A. Carson 38 shot a man on a personal watercraft with a pellet gun. he faces assault and marijuana charges and is jailed in Linn County on 6500 dollars bail.
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Fire Displaces Two Residents Near Masonville
A house fire south of Masonville displaced two adults. The Delaware County Sheriff's Department said the 4:30 p.m. blaze is under investigation. Firefighters stayed about three hours and Red Cross aided with clothing and lodging. Further details were not available.
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Grinnell Native Dies After Garage Blast
Grinnell native Brandon Anderson, 18, of Marshalltown, died Sunday after a garage blast Saturday night. Firefighters found high gasoline fumes and concluded the injuries likely resulted from an attempted death by own action, per Marshalltown Fire Chief C. Lyman Monroe. He was airlifted to University Hospitals in Iowa City for treatment.
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Nussle To Hold Four Public Forums In Eastern Iowa
U S Representative Jim Nussle will host four public forums across Maquoketa Dubuque Fayette and Independence to hear Eastern Iowans on issues before Congress. Topics include family farms taxes energy retirement health care education veterans trade and Medicare. The meetings run Thursday 4–5 p.m. and 7–8 p.m. and Friday 1–2 p.m. and 4–5 p.m.
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Seniors Keep Working Past Retirement in Labor Day Focus
The Gazette seeks retirement age individuals who chose or need to continue working. A Labor Day feature will profile those who work full or part time. Interested people should contact reporter Tom Fruehling via email or mail by Friday.
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Opposition grows to Vision Iowa plan for Marquette McGregor tourism
Residents file comments with Vision Iowa coordinator Susan Judkins opposing a 25 million project to promote tourism in the Marquette McGregor area. Debate centers on a 17.8 million hotel golf course and winter park tied to the Isle of Capri casino plus riverfront Trail of Two Cities and downtown beautification across four towns.
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Night Out brings Cedar Rapids neighbors together in heat
Amid muggy weather cars and cool drinks filled Huston Park for National Night Out. Residents like Beverly Welch and 101 year old Merle Opperman urged neighbors to socialize and linger. Cedar Rapids reports 16 organized block parties this year, nearly double from prior year, says Sandi Dennis.
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National Night Out Brings Neighbors and Police Together
Cedar Rapids police chief Mike Klappholz says community involvement is essential as residents join police for anti crime efforts. At Gibson Park the highlight is Wendy the department’s 3 year old bomb sniffing dog who soaks up attention from area kids.
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Marion City Council weighs sewer options for capacity
Marion plans rapid growth prompts review of Indian Creek trunk line capacity with four action paths. City Engineer Dan Whitlow warns capacity will be reached in 17 years unless measures are taken, guiding council decisions on development regulation and funding strategies.
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