Federal aid joined Cedar Rapids fire probe at Alpha International
Cedar Rapids fire officials enlisted the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms to assist in probing Tuesday’s warehouse blaze at Alpha International, with no foul play confirmed. The 5 a.m. fire destroyed the unoccupied warehouse at 1402 18th St. SW, storing Gearbox pedal cars later recalled for lead content. Firefighters paused to control flare-ups before resuming investigation efforts.
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Steve Gravelle
Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms
Alpha International
Dave Koch
Cedar Rapids Fire Department
ATF
Koch
Cious
Fire Department
18Th St
Alpha
Aldridge named History Center director in Cedar Rapids
Martha Aldridge, Cedar Rapids veteran, selected as History Center director succeeding Marise McDermott. She aims to strengthen finances, boost leadership, increase attendance, and address a 1.36 million mortgage while expanding memberships and board size. Aldridge served as interim director since February and plans near term reforms.
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Tom Owen
Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Martha Aldridge
History Center
Aldridge
The
First Ave
Kirkwood Community College
Clear Lines
UI Board reviews Pierce case at Iowa University
The University of Iowa Board in Control of Athletics begins reviewing policies after Pierce pleaded guilty to assaulting a UI student-athlete. The 19-year-old guard remains with the team on a redshirt, amid faculty senate dismay and a delay in reporting to Interim President Boyd.
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UI Athletics Board
Pierce Case
the Gazette
Iowa City
University of Iowa
Board In Control of
UI Department of Athletics
Pierce Pierce
Willard
Sandy
Boyd
Pierce
Colangelo
Westmont
Department of Athletics
Manchester opens first public telephone office in years
Iowa Telecom has opened a customer service office at 107 E Fayette St to accept non cash payments for phone bills from Manchester and surrounding areas. Hours are 10 to noon and 1 to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday. The site previously closed years ago when run by General Telephone Co.
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Manchester
Iowa Telecom
E. Fayette St
General Telephone Co
Bluestem Proposes 12 Percent Revenue Jump From Waste Increase
Bluestem Solid Waste Agency plans an 18 000 ton rise in the next fiscal year boosting operating revenues by about 12 percent. The 2004 budget projects 182 000 tons with a $35 per ton tipping fee, $8.85 million in revenue, and a $671 000 projected net gain. The plan relies on diverting construction and demolition waste to recycling and includes $3.66 million for a new transfer station and funds earmarked for operations, closure, and equipment replacement.
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Dick Hogan
Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Bluestem Solid Waste Agency
Tim Lukan
Bluestem
Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Bluestein
Linn County
Viola
Lukan
Springville man charged after his child wanders home
Jonathan M. Price, 22, of 3224 Whittier Rd., faced child endangerment charges after his 2-year-old son Nathan wandered to a neighbor’s house in 28 degree weather. A neighbor called the sheriff around 2 p.m. Tuesday. Nathan was not wearing a jacket, shoes, or socks. Price was released after a court appearance. the offense is an aggravated misdemeanor punishable by up to two years in prison and a $5,000 fine.
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Steve Gravelle
the Gazette
Springville
Jonathan M. Price
Whittier Rd
Nathan
Linn County
Don Zeller
Sheriffs Department
Price
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