Small parachute plane crashes in bean field near Fairfax
Deputies and firefighters searched last night for occupants of a two seat parachute plane that crashed into a bean field after striking power lines near Fairfax. No injuries were confirmed though a farmer reported seeing two people aboard and hearing two pops before smoke rose from the scene. The crash occurred about 7 30 p m near Highway 3 and Linn Benton Road. The FAA may investigate as licensing rules for passenger flights remain unclear.
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Man pleads not guilty to murder in Hiawatha case
Christopher J. Wheeler, 21, of Hiawatha, pleaded not guilty to first degree murder in the July 28 choking death of Shelley Razor-Markwell, 36, who shared an apartment with Wheeler at 78 Northwood Dr. Apt. 3. His trial was set for January 26 in Linn County District Court. Wheeler says he was not at the apartment at the time of the murder.
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Hiawatha
Shelley Razor-Markwell
Wheeler
Razor-Markwell
Northwood Dr
Apt. No. 3
Linn County
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Gambling vote likely Nov 4 in Linn County referendum
Linn County plans a countywide gambling referendum for the November 4 general election. Citizens for a Riverboat Casino submit petitions with 10 555 signatures, well above the 7 398 required, to spark a local vote and potential jobs tied to a Cedar Rapids casino.
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Dick Hogan
Linn County
Linn County Board of Supervisors
Jim Cannon
Citizens For
Cannon
Dry heat endures as Iowa guardsmen face Iraq heat
Cedar Rapids based 234th Signal Battalion of the Iowa National Guard endures extreme heat in Iraq. Lt Col Rusty Lingenfelter notes dry heat while soldiers recall warnings from Fort Riley. Soldiers report fatigue and heat illness precautions followed during training before deployment.
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Iraq
Cedar Rapids
Fort Riley
Kan
Rusty Lingenfelter
234Th Signal Battalion
Mideast
Coralville Convention Center Referendum Push Strikes Bid
Opponents of a 63.2 million Coralville convention center plan seek a referendum by leveraging state bond law. The city aims to issue 10 million in general obligation bonds to buy land near the site for expanded development. Karen Fults, co owner of Iowa City Excavating, is tied to the petition effort though comment was unavailable.
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Coralville
Convention Center
Kelly Hayworth
Karen Fults
Iowa City
Fults
Millionaire mover joke exposed in Cedar Rapids tale
A Cedar Rapids mover nicknamed Chad was teased about winning a Florida lottery after friends claimed an $8.3 million prize. The ticket was a prank. Chad learned he was not a millionaire and the ruse ended with apologies. The episode highlights caution against practical jokes.
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Cedar Rapids
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