Utilities fear gusts today could add to outage misery
In Cedar Rapids and Iowa City area residents brace for gusty winds that could bring down ice laden trees and power lines as outages linger from a multi day storm. About 3 300 homes in Cedar Rapids and 600 in Iowa City lack power with restoration hoped for today. Utilities warn the threat remains and more outages could occur.
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Corridor cities announce storm debris pickups
Cedar Rapids begins Monday through December 28 curbside pickup of trees limbs and brush weather permitting. Residents should bundle small limbs or use Yardy containers and call (319) 286 5802 with questions.
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Quarrel ends in a Cedar Rapids homicide outside party
Calvin Stringer, 29, was shot once in the head and killed early Wednesday outside an apartment complex at 3300 Oakland Road NE in Cedar Rapids. A 16-year-old boy was arrested for hindering officers access to evidence. police say a fight sparked the incident at a gathering in Apartment 5.
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GOP Debaters Focus on Iowans Concerns in Des Moines
Nine GOP presidential hopefuls met in Des Moines for a 90 minute civil debate on trade spending taxation and security issues sponsored by the Des Moines Register and aired on Iowa Public Television. Alan Keyes dominated the exchanges with sharp commentary while Mike Huckabee and John McCain paced the stage as top contenders with Iowa caucuses looming.
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Giuliani and Robbins Campaigns Across Iowa City and Coralville
Political note highlights Rudy Giuliani campaigning in Coralville and Tim Robbins joining John Edwards in Iowa City. Romney also conducts a campaign stop in Coralville as part of ongoing 2008 primary activity.
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