Marion considers gun shop surveillance ordinance first reading
Marion City Council approved the first reading of a proposal to require 24 hour video cameras and alarm systems in gun shops with exemptions for home dealers. The measure, proposed by Police Chief Harry Daugherty, aims to deter burglaries and help identify suspects after a Taylor Guns burglary. Two more readings are scheduled.
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Veterans Commission sets priorities at Thursday Cedar Rapids meeting
The Cedar Rapids Veterans Memorial Commission discussed space needs for the Veterans Memorial Building and the ballpark project. Members emphasized current needs over old disputes and debated how the commission should operate within city government.
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DOT reports E Iowa snowplow crashes push slow driving
Eastern Iowa roads saw multiple rear end incidents as snowplows and sanders were struck on I 80 and Highway 20. Plow drivers face rear end risks as drivers fail to slow for plows, with a high of 18 degrees and flurries forecast.
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Cold snap brings injuries as Iowa faces more snow
Mercy Medical Center Cedar Rapids treated several weather injuries from frost bite and snow blowers while University Hospitals Iowa City logged six hypothermia cases since the freeze began. Dr. Mark Graber urged dry clothing and warm water soaks for frostbite as snow chances persist. One death was reported when Harvey C. Paull 85 was found outside Greenfield after a cold spell that dipped to 9 below zero.
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Belle Plaine agrees to release superintendent from contract
Belle Plaine school board votes to release Richard Paul who has led the district since 1997. Paul will leave January 31 with a separation package including unused vacation pay and eight days of paid leave, plus per diem, lodging, and travel compensation until June 30. He will assist in union talks and the 2002 budget and suggests an interim retiree replacement. A prior allegation about recruiting students for campaign flyers is stated as not influencing the decision.
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