CSPS Hall legacy lives on as Legion Arts plans June reopening
Cedar Rapids CSPS Hall, opened 1891 as a Czech social center, hosts a 7 million restoration by Legion Arts. The 120 year old building, once a fire station and cultural hub, will feature a historical exhibit and a June weekend reopening marking Legion Arts 20th anniversary. The hall has housed theaters, dances, rallies, and diverse tenants over decades.
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CSPS Hall memories recalled by Cedar Rapids locals
Memories of the CSPS Hall in Cedar Rapids emerge from memories of candy purchases at a pharmacy Christmas parties and Wednesday apron dances in the 1930s. Descriptions include housewives in starched aprons dancing to three piece bands while kids explored the building. A 1904 craftsman signature and an old scrapbook were found during restoration efforts.
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Marion woman charged with attempted murder after stabbing
Mary L. Walker 49 of 488 Seventh St was charged Thursday with attempted murder and willful injuring after allegedly stabbing Michael Thompson 57 several times at 585 Fifth Ave. Thompson with a punctured lung and multiple wounds was to St Luke’s Hospital Cedar Rapids and expected to survive. Walker was also charged with drug paraphernalia after police found a pipe in her purse.
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Gazette Marion
Marion
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Seventh St
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St. Luke’s Hospital
Cedar Rapids
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Atkins man sentenced in Iowa for child pornography crimes
William Oddo, 62, of Atkins, will serve more than eight years in federal prison after pleading guilty to two counts of possession of material involving minors. In the November 2009 incidents he had computer images and videos of minors in explicit conduct. He was fined $5,000 and must register as a sex offender.
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U.S. District Court
Oddo
Man pleads guilty to touching 10-year-old in Linn County
Bernard Nyabugulu, a 60-year-old Cedar Rapids man, pleaded guilty via Swahili interpreter to one count of lascivious acts with a child in Linn County District Court. The second degree sexual abuse charge will be dismissed at sentencing April 15. The incident occurred May 23 in the 4500 block of 20th Avenue SW while he walked with the girl. Nyabugulu was reportedly a family friend.
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Probation for Cedar Rapids man in child pornography case
A 51-year-old Cedar Rapids man was sentenced in U S District Court to five years probation after pleading guilty to possession of child pornography. Thomas Stevenson admitted possessing images at his Cedar Rapids home in December 2009 on an external hard drive. He was fined 12,500 dollars and must register as required.
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U.S. District Court
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