Cedar Rapids toy warehouse fire adds to company woes
A morning blaze destroyed a Cedar Rapids toy car warehouse amid a string of troubles at the company. Three Blairstown residents pleaded guilty to federal charges for passing fake money at the Iowa State Fair. A Bowl Championship Series teleconference awarded Iowa an at large bid, per the Big Ten. MCI again raises new fees as the nation’s second largest long distance firm rolls out charges. Schools take a stand on cell usage in classrooms.
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Murder trial details in Linn County man’s killing of pizza deliverer
In Marion Linn County Court David Keegan 18 faces first degree murder for the Jan 6 death of Greg Wells 31 a Pizza Hut delivery driver Wells was bludgeoned to death at 1300 Seventh Ave Marion Byrd 21 also charged with first degree murder hid in a closet and joined the attack and theft plan according to Assistant Linn County Attorney Russell Keast Wells disappearance reported at 11 p m by supervisor Katrina Burkholder the case includes a disputed pizza order voice and statements about the motive to steal Wells money and car
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Couple donates 1561 Czech hymnal to Cedar Rapids museum
Robert and Marge Stone donate a hand printed 1561 Czech church hymnal to the National Czech and Slovak Museum and Library in Cedar Rapids. The item, one of fewer than ten copies, is described as a foundational piece for the museum’s musical collection and features Gregorian chants.
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United Way extends its annual drive in Cedar Rapids
United Way of East Central Iowa extends its fundraising campaign through December to reach an 8 010 000 goal. Campaign Chairman Jack Cosgrove notes the wrap up will move to January and cites 7 069 840 pledged for 70 health and human service programs across six counties.
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Panel halts plan to cut Iowa Legislature size
The Pro gram Elimination Commission considered reducing the Legislature from 150 to 72 members to save about 6 million dollars over two years but rejected the idea. Members argued the cut would anger lawmakers and jeopardize its mission to find taxpayer savings.
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Iowa Finalizes Smallpox Plan to CDC Review
Iowa submits its blueprint for smallpox outbreak handling to the CDC for review. The plan details outbreak preparations and vaccination strategy, stressing there are no immediate mass vaccination plans, and notes Dr. Patricia Quinlisk leads guidance on isolating suspected cases and tracing spread.
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