Flood forum offered tonight in Cedar Rapids
Disaster-impacted Eastern Iowans are invited to a flood forum from 5 to 7 tonight at the Cedar Rapids Marriott. The event covers recovery programs flood insurance basics and mapping. Officials will provide an update on Cedar Rapids recovery as representatives from the insurance industry state agencies and disaster-assistance programs participate. The Gazette’s Todd Dorman will live blog the forum at Gazette Online.
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I C residents invite discuss rise in crime
Iowa City residents gather at Fairmeadows Park at 10 30 a m on Saturday to address rising violence in the Grant Wood neighborhood. Organizers seek curfew ideas and halting new Section 8 housing while reviewing a local survey on community problems and solutions.
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Fairmeadows Park
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Police seek two in chase that broke car window
Iowa City police seek two suspects after a car chase ended with a shattered squad car window. Officers attempted a traffic stop on Burlington Street when the vehicle sped away and stopped near the University of Iowa Boyd Law Building on Byington Road. A white female and a white male fled.
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Burlington Street
University of Iowa Boyd Law
Byington Road
Law Building
Rabid Squirrel Bites Person in Iowa City
An Iowa City resident was bitten on Raven Street by a squirrel that acted strangely and later showed lethargy before attacking. The animal tested positive for rabies and police urge residents to report unusual wildlife encounters to the animal service office at 319 356 5295.
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Raven Street
Animal Service
Animal Service Office
Cedar Rapids teen pleads to prior robbery and officer injury
A 15 year old involved in the March 29 Cedar Rapids beating apologized for bad decisions. Robert Watkins III faces Youthful Offender Act sentencing in juvenile court then possible transfer to Boys Training School Eldora, with later review for discharge or probation up to 30 years. Victims Tim Davis and David Scanlon spoke through statements revealing lasting injuries and fear.
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Cedar Rapids
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Sixth Judicial District
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Robert Watkins III
Watkins
David Scanlon
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Linn County
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Eldora
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Greg Graham
Scanlon
Cliff Jette
the Gazette
Robert Watkins
David Scanton
Cash for Clunkers Boosts Iowa Dealers Stock
Gar dealers report a surge in new car demand as the federal Cash for Clunkers program offers up to 4500 toward new purchases. Zimmerman Ford has many new cars en route after limited reimbursements earlier. Some dealers, like Zimmerman, await full government payments while others, such as Chezik Bell Honda in Iowa City, remain ready to restock and capitalize on the spike. The program runs through Labor Day if funding holds.
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Zimmerman Ford
Iowa City
Chezik- Bell Honda
Tom Owens
Iowa City school district's funds threaten new high school
Iowa City district faces 6.7 million in potential cuts after a 3.4 million reduction, risking a 2014 opening for a third high school. Officials cite state funding, inflation, and a 2 percent unspent balance as constraints while debating student reassignment between City High, West High, and Northwest Junior High.
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Iowa City
Paul Bobek
Toni Cilek
North Liberty
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Bobek
City High
West High
West
Northwest Junior High
Jim Behle
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