Fire forces residents out at Cedarwood Hills Apartments
A lower storage room fire at Cedarwood Hills Apartments forced about 25 residents to evacuate. Two boys playing with candles started the blaze. smoke filled hallways and detectors alerted residents as firefighters arrived around 1:20 p.m. Nathan Goad injured hands attempting to extinguish the fire with a glass fire extinguisher.
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Red Cross shelters Cedarwood Hills after apartment fire
The Red Cross opened a shelter at Christ Episcopal Church for Cedarwood Hills Residents needing help. Firefighter Nathan Goad controlled the blaze in about an hour and heavy smoke required ventilation. One unit above the storage room suffered extra damage but was not a total loss. The Salvation Army provided hot chocolate and blankets while Red Cross staff assessed how many of 60 residents still needed shelter as utilities remained off.
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Bono to Speak at Iowa Memorial Union on Africa Aid
U2 singer Bono travels from Lincoln Nebraska through Des Moines to Iowa City for a Monday speech at the University of Iowa about Africa's needs. His seven day seven state tour includes Ashley Judd and a Ghanaian choir. He will address African debt relief and AIDS at 7 p.m. in Memorial Union main lounge. Free tickets were released November 22.
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Puzzle Mike's booth draws crowds at Cedar Rapids craft sale
Michael Gingerich of Riverside, described as a modern day Santa Claus, creates wooden toys and mind teasers at Puzzle Mike's. His puzzles attract both kids and adults at the U.S. Cellular Center Art and Craft sale amid 172 exhibitors, with shoppers lingering over his whirligigs and games.
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Arts and crafts show continues at U.S. Cellular Center
The event runs today from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the U S Cellular Center in northeast Cedar Rapids. The article notes the craftsman owns 3 000 pieces and has turned wooden games from a 20 year hobby into a full time job since 1994. He says this is the best job of his life and he would not return to work for anyone else.
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Toledo revises plans for Reinig Toledo Civic Center
AHTS Architects unveils updated design for the Reinig Toledo Civic Center. The 8150 square foot building centers on an conference hall with kitchen lobby and offices. Estimated cost is 873675 dollars. land donated by John Mickelson and Glee Springer. Leona L. Reinig left over 800000 to the city in 2000 for the project.
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Cedar Rapids seeks waiver on stadium steps to meet code
Cedar Rapids officials plan to ask the Building Code Board of Appeals for a waiver on steep steps at Veterans Memorial Stadium. The city says the wood deck pavilion and Miller Mezzanine stairs exceed code heights and poses liability risk, while architects defend the design.
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Lyle Hanson
Marion floods worry prompts council discussion in Glenbrook area
Marion residents in Glenbrook Cove urge priority drainage ditch work in next year’s budget after erosion and flood threats. City explores short term fixes while denying federal stabilization funds and considering 18 to 24 month regional watershed study results.
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Cedar Rapids
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News Tip Line Contacts For The Gazette
Authorities or readers are urged to report news via The Gazette tip lines in Cedar Rapids Iowa City and statewide numbers. The notices list three contact numbers for tips and information submission.
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