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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 2009
Page
2
The Cedar Rapids and Iowa City area forecasts show today’s highs and tonight’s lows across the region. Expect temperature variation with possible wind and precipitation factors.
Highs near 27 in Cedar Rapids and 28 in Iowa City with overnight lows around 15 to 16. Cool, dry conditions expected with light winds typical for the region.
Cedar Rapids police seek public help identifying three men who stole a vending machine from a Wireless store on Edgewood Road NW on November 22 and later dumped it in a Benton County ditch. In a second case, two people stole a purse on a city bus December 11 and used the victim’s credit card at Walmart in Marion that evening. Police urge tips to 1 800 CR CRIME.
Government offices in Cedar Rapids Iowa City Coralville Linn County and surrounding areas announce reduced hours and closures for the Christmas holiday. City Hall Linn County offices and schools close today and Friday with reopen on Monday. Trash routes shift to Saturday. Public libraries transit and courts also adjust hours with many facilities closed Friday.
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Historical note records the death of Portuguese navigator Vasco da Gama in Cochin in 1524 after his voyage around Africa to India. It also recalls a 1851 fire at the Library of Congress in Washington destroying about 35 000 volumes.
The Gazette announces established 1883 at 500 Third Ave SE Cedar Rapids Iowa 52401. It lists postage paid, publication as Gazette Communications Inc, and subscription rates by carrier and by mail with regional prices and contact numbers.
The Cedar Rapids area lists general news contact numbers including Cedar Rapids and Iowa City offices. Key lines provide newsroom, tip line, and circulation contacts with local and toll free options.
The Gazette emphasizes future commitments by promoting agriculture and printing with soybean ink. It urges readers to drop newspapers at City Carton on Ingleside Drive SW or at nearby recycling locations.
Community events calendar lists a New Year’s Eve party and multiple February performances. Second City marks its 50th anniversary February 6. Dark Star Orchestra appears February 8. Peking Acrobats on February 13. Old Capitol Chorus hosts events through February 27.
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