Second fire at Ingredion Cedar Rapids silo breaks out again
A Cedar Rapids Ingredion facility reported a fire in a silo at 11 43 a m. No injuries were cited as a worker sustained thermal exposure but did not need medical treatment The fire was contained to one silo and extinguished by 3 p m with operations resuming after noon Rick Wien Ingredion communications director said this marks the second blaze at the plant in three weeks following a November 26 fire that burned until December 2 and left the facility back to normal by December 3
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Alliant transitions 140 Iowa call center staff to InnoSource
Alliant Energy will shift about 140 Iowa based remote call center employees to InnoSource this week. Workers will keep their pay and benefits while employed by InnoSource, using Alliant systems for monitoring and transparency, and begin new roles on Saturday Dec 14.
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Cedar Rapids
Jim Slosiarek
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Iowa City sets March 4 for District C council special
The Iowa City Council schedules a March 4, 2025 special election to fill the District C seat after Andrew Dunn resigns effective Jan 1 2025. Primary, if needed, would be Feb 4 with District C voters only. general election open to all. Petitions require 144 signatures by Jan 10 2025.
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Andrew Dunn
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Cly
Eric Goers
Laura Bergus
Man charged with stealing almost $20K
A Cedar Rapids man, John Herrington, 48, was charged with first degree theft against an older individual after stealing $19,817 from a 79-year-old neighbor with dementia between May and August. He allegedly used CashApp to move funds to himself, was arrested Tuesday, had a first appearance in court, and is held on a $10,000 bond in Linn County Jail.
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Bever Avenue
Linn County
One Dead in South Marengo Crash
A two vehicle crash south of Marengo killed William Myers 52 of Marengo who drove a 2009 Ford Escape south on 210th Street and crossed into the northbound lane striking a semi driven by Russell Trimble 65 also of Marengo who was not injured. Myers was not wearing a seat belt.
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Russell Trimble
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Established January 10 1883 The Gazette is published daily at 116 Third St SE Cedar Rapids Iowa 52401 Periodicals postage paid Cedar Rapids IA and other offices Gazette Communications Inc a Falience company Sub rates 9 weekly 49150 yearly 7 day delivery Out of state 65360 yearly 7 day delivery Postmaster address changes The Gazette 116 Third St SE Cedar Rapids IA 52401 Subscription Service 319 398 8333 or 1 800 397 8333 General number 319 398 8211
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