Driver charged in hit and run death admits drinking
Neal Voelkers 27 of Cedar Rapids admits drinking before striking bicyclist Jeff Eggleston 37 on Bowling Street SW. Eggleston died at Mercy Medical Center after the 1:47 a.m. crash. Voelkers was jailed on 19500 bond. police say no additional charges expected. Funeral for Eggleston set at Cedar Memorial Chapel.
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Eighth Ave
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Larsson
Linn
Cedar Memorial Chapel
Live online chats with Iowa Democrats during DNC week
Eastern Iowans can join three 30 minute chats with Sen. Tom Harkin Gov. Tom Vilsack and Rep. Leonard Boswell hosted by Gazette Communications during the Los Angeles Democratic National Convention All times Central and schedule details are listed for Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday with advance questions via email to Gazette fyiowa com
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Gazette
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Fyiowa
GazetteOnline
GazetteOnline.com
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Ilowa.com
Marion outage knocks out 275 Alliant customers
About 275 Alliant Energy customers in Marion Lost power for more than three hours after an underground fuse tripped near 35th Street and 10th Avenue at about 7 40 p m. Crews expected to restore late last night as officials noted underground lines slow repairs with AC usage rising.
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Alliant Energy
Marion
35Th Street
10Th Avenue
John Ruff
Ruff
Center Point Plans 20 Year Comprehensive Plan Meeting
Center Point officials announce a town meeting Tuesday at 7 p.m. in City Hall to gather input for a 20 year comprehensive plan. Comments will be used to develop the plan. City Clerk Karen Kaut and ECICOG staff are listed for more information.
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City Hall
Franklin St
Karen Kaut
Chad Sands
East Central Iowa
Cedar Rapids ice cream truck driver brings cheer to community
Carolyn Minney, 30, drives Peppy's ice cream truck in Cedar Rapids on summer days, delivering treats to neighborhoods and car lots. The self employed bookkeeper enjoys outdoor work and the smiles she earns from kids and families as she tours Iowa City and surrounding towns with seven trucks in the company fleet.
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Edar Rapids
Sasha Shellmire
Cedar Rapids
Peppy
Carolyn Minney
Sasha
Carolyn
First Avenue
Iowa City
Independence
Waterloo
Jackie
Danny Gardemann
Palo
Playhouses Stay Popular In Quiet Suburban Showpieces
In a Cedar Rapids neighborhood, 3 year old Laurel Dusek explores a state-of-the-art two story playhouse while friends Kristin Wasson and Haley Stamats enjoy a tea time in a grandmother’s classic style playhouse. The area features both modern hybrid designs and a restored blue gray vintage model, with buyers browsing builds online that range from simple tent structures to pre built multi level houses priced up to 94000 dollars.
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Kristin Wasson
Haley Stamats
Kristin
Jon
Dina Dusek
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