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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 2000
Page
9
Police closed several streets for over an hour in Cedar Rapids southeast to inspect a building at 629 12th Ave SE after neighbors reported odors. A search yielded ether starter fluid amid materials used in vehicle repair. No arrests. investigators continue. Streets reopened shortly before 10 p.m.
The Cedar River's greenish color is attributed to a seasonal algae bloom. Iowa DNR supervisor Jerry Rattenberg says it is natural and common when warm temperatures and low flows occur. Cedar Rapids Fire Department received two calls about a suspected chemical spill.
Cedar Rapids motorcyclist Marcel L Washington pleaded not guilty to homicide by vehicle in the death of passenger Deisy Elizabeth Paz Sanchez 23 of Marion after a late night chase ended with the bike leaving Secrist Road east of Marion. Washington faces possible penalties up to 25 years if drunk driving is proven.
Kent Darnall, charged with first degree murder in the 1997 beating and strangulation death of Erin Jane Miller-Darnall at her Shellsburg mobile home, pleads guilty to voluntary manslaughter as a habitual offender and is once more scheduled for sentencing on Sept 8 in Benton County District Court. He was arrested in Nebraska in July 1999 after a 21 month probe and faces up to 15 years in prison and a $10,000 fine.
Cedar Rapids council may approve a 3.2 million Cedar Lake recreation plan opposed by at least one private owner. Stickle Enterprises owner Rick Stickle speaks against the plan while seeking permits for a 250 000 square foot warehouse on his land. The plan envisions park expansion, property acquisitions, berms, landscape features, a redesigned zoning district, and a 14 year implementation horizon with cost sharing on Stickle Drive and use of Alliant Energy property for non motorized boating.
Dave Evans a 39 year old quadriplegic from Marion received a concrete trail behind his home enabling greater outdoor activity. Scouts and McGladrey & Pullen colleagues helped raise funds for a wheelchair accessible home and a van. Evans says the path will help him spend time with his wife Sherri and reduce isolation.
Margie Fletcher remains hopeful as Cedar Rapids police pursue leads in the June 23 disappearance of Bob Fletcher 68 from Lake Macbride area. A $25 000 reward draws no solid tips despite sonar searches and sightings of a similar vehicle in July. The case shows no signs of foul play and investigators urge any information to Cedar Rapids Police at (319) 286 5350.
Public Safety Commissioner David Zahn has removed himself from consideration for promotion to police sergeant. He tested in April and tied for 10th, prompting questions about authority. he says stepping off saves time and energy for the city offices and focuses on his role as safety commissioner.
Contact writer Steve Gravelle at (319) 398-5819 or regr tyiowa.com for information and follow up.
Two Central City High School students, Andy Palmer and Noah Taylor, received suspensions for dyed hair despite prior warnings about dress code. Principal Glynn cited disruption. the teens altered hair colors to brown and shaved, while parents defended their actions and noted no impact on work at Jack & Jill Country Store.
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