Tragedy at Cedar Rapids site claims worker Faron Fritz
Details are sketchy about the death of 30 year old Faron Fritz of Anamosa after a steel beam fell at a southwest Cedar Rapids construction site. He died at St Luke's Hospital from injuries suffered Monday morning after responders were dispatched to 3141 Williams Parkway SW. Fritz worked for a contractor at the site. employer name was not released.
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Reception Thursday for retiring Cedar Rapids fire chief
A reception will honor Cedar Rapids Fire Chief Steve Havlik Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m. at Kirkwood Community College Center for Continuing Education, 7725 Boulevard SW. Havlik retires March 1 after more than 40 years with the department.
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Iowa Guard members seek laser eye surgery before deployment
Pfc Brent Rich and dozens of Iowa Army National Guard soldiers will receive vision correcting surgery ahead of deployment to Afghanistan. Surgeons offer discounts to service members with Wolfe Eye Clinic in Cedar Rapids providing 25 percent off. Surgery must begin before end of April to allow recovery prior to overseas duty.
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Cedar Rapids district moves toward 2010 11 budget
The Cedar Rapids Community School District will present new and revised budget information at the March 8 board meeting including an administrative recommendation on the levy rate. Four levy scenarios were reviewed, with increases from 66 cents to 3.45 per 1000. A public hearing is set for April 12.
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Gay soldier says policy forces lie and speaks at UI
Lt Dan Choi, West Point graduate and Iraq veteran, says dont ask dont tell forces concealment. He will speak at 7 p m Thursday in Iowa City about open service and equality in the military.
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