Attic Fire Damages Cedar Rapids Home on Brentwood Dr NE
Faulty wiring in the attic started a fire at the Keith and Leslie Dearborn home 124 Brentwood Dr NE in Cedar Rapids. Firefighters arrived about 1 30 a m found a smoldering attic, extinguished the blaze, and removed wall panels and insulation to guard against hotspots. No injuries reported. Red Cross arranged temporary housing for the residents.
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Cedar Rapids
Keith
Leslie Dearborn
Brentwood Dr. NE
Fire Department
Dave Koch
Red Cross
Dearborns
First NADS participants to drive the mammoth simulator
The National Advanced Driving Simulator begins recruiting for initial experiments this month. NADS Director L D Chen aims to build a database of hundreds of volunteers for current and future studies. Interested individuals can visit the site or call (319) 335-4719 for details.
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NADS
L.D. Chen
Nadssc.uiewa
Linn-Mar school board sells $2 million in bonds
The Linn-Mar school board sold $2 million in construction bonds to United Missouri Bank of Kansas City. The AI rated issue will be repaid in five annual installments through June 2006. The bid at 2.94 percent topped 10 bidders as part of a $12 million plan for a new K-8 on Alburnett Road and a Bowman Woods gym.
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Linn-Mar
United Missouri Bank of Kansas
United Missouri Bank
Alburnett Road
Bowman Woods
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Burlington Hosts Early Juneteenth Celebration in Iowa
The city marks one of Iowa’s first Juneteenth observances during February Black History Month. Vignettes from the African American Historical Museum and Cultural Center of Iowa highlight the emancipation event first celebrated in 1865 in Galveston Texas.
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Burlington
Iowa
Texas
America
Galveston
County court security talks eyed to fund measures
Cedar Rapids Linn County officials will meet with District Court to explore funding unpaid fees and fines to bolster courthouse security. Judge Remley supports voluntary measures including Friday weekend security, metal detectors, X ray bag checks, and a weekend officer, while the sheriff cites staffing gaps and overtime costs.
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Gazette
Cedar Rapids — District Court
Linn County
David Remley
Remley
Former counselor convicted in assault case at Central High
Clayton County jury found Stephen Regan former Central High guidance counselor guilty of assault for touching a female student in an offensive manner. Prosecutor Belay praised the jury while Shea testified that Regan hugged kissed and touched her beneath clothing during a November 21 2000 meeting.
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Clayton County
Stephen Regan
Central High School
Central
Rachel Shea
Regan
Shea
Belay
Cedar Rapids eyes salute for Kurt Warner homecoming
Mayor Paul Pate said Cedar Rapids plans to honor Kurt Warner after his Super Bowl success with possible actions including a key to the city, proclamations, and a day in his name. Warner, a Regis High School graduate, is described as humble and focused on family, with no formal celebration yet.
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Cedar Rapids
Kurt Warner
Paul Pate
Warner
Pate
Regis
Deer in Lawndale: Antler Wall Tales at Homestead Market
In Homestead, Charlie Hoehnle runs a 200 deer season at Homestead Meat Market. His wife Barbara’s 8 point, 250 pound deer hangs on display after a jeep collision October 13, 2001. The couple mark 30 years of marriage as Barbara’s “pearl” anniversary while deer chatter swirls in town.
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Homestead
Charlie Hoehnle
Barbara
Charlie
Barbara Hoehnle
Charlie Hoehnie
Henry Seifert
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