Norovirus sickens Ames Public Library staff prompting closure
State Hygienic Lab confirms norovirus as the cause of illness that sickened more than 30 Ames Public Library employees. The library closed Wednesday and Thursday as crews cleaned and officials planned a Friday reopening. No hospitalizations or patron illnesses reported. staff advised to stay home 24 hours after feeling better.
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Prison guard charged in double robbery impersonation case
Cedar Rapids man John M. Woerdehoff 40, a guard at Iowa Medical and Classification Center Oakdale, was arrested on first degree robbery warrants in Dubuque County and linked to a Jan 30 Linn County police impersonation robbery. He remains in custody. Linn County cases pending.
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Lottery draws: Iowa Illinois results and jackpots
Friday results show Pick 3 Midday 8 0 9 and Evening 5 5 8. Pick 4 Midday 4 0 8 2 and Evening 3 1 1 3. All or Nothing Midday 1 2 4 5 7 8 and Evening 3 6 8 9 10 11. Illinois Lucky Day Lotto Midday 9 16 18 25 27 and Evening 27 14 21 25. Extra shot $15.25 million and Mega Millions 23 29 32 45 46 with Mega Ball 15. Mega Millions jackpot $172 million.
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Disney on Ice Passport to Adventure charms Cedar Rapids crowd
A Cedar Rapids audience enjoyed Disney on Ice Passport to Adventure at the U.S. Cellular Center through the weekend. The two hour show features shortened versions of The Lion King The Little Mermaid Lilo and Stitch and Peter Pan with an ensemble of skaters narrating and performing. The Peter Pan segment ends the show as Peter flies and reminds kids to keep belief in make believe. Skaters staged aerials and playful scenes including the lions and monkeys from Africa and a belted song medley.
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Disney on Ice Passport to Adventure at Cedar Rapids
Disney on Ice Passport to Adventure runs today and Sunday at the U S Cellular Center Cedar Rapids with multiple shows. Tickets range from 14 to 48 dollars and feature story segments including The Little Mermaid Peter Pan and Mickey Mouse along with sea creatures and a fireworks finale.
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Torn in Texas asks about sharing summer camp with friends
A 14 year old in Texas asks how to tell friends they may not join her at a summer camp out of state. She explains she spends little time with her cousin Mary and wants to protect their time together while acknowledging family costs and possible hurt feelings.
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River Levels in Eastern Iowa Rise Across Key Towns
Water levels climb across eastern Iowa with readings in La Crosse Lansing McGregor Guttenberg Dubuque Bellevue Quad Cities Muscatine reaching notable stages. Authorities monitor impacts along the Mississippi River corridor.
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