Cedar Rapids area robberies raise safety concerns
Residents report fear after two men with a gun attempted a northwest Cedar Rapids coin shop robbery in January and a separate purse theft near a northeast Cedar Rapids barbecue restaurant days later. Police note robberies concentrate downtown and in Wellington Heights and Mound View with most occurring at businesses. Authorities urge vigilance as public safety perceptions shift amid varied crime patterns.
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Cedar Rapids
Marion
Norene Gartelos
Gartelos
Wellington Heights
Mound View
Police say robberies in Cedar Rapids solved at 26 percent
The Gazette reports Cedar Rapids police solved roughly 26 percent of robberies last year with arrests of one or more suspects. National clearance rate is 25.2 percent. Iowa City at 22 percent. Lt Washburn notes success depends on circumstances and prompt notification, while Sgt Hamblin urges calm and accurate witness descriptions.
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Cedar Rapids
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Marion
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Coralville
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Federal Bureau of Investigation
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Kenneth Washburn
Cristy Hamblin
Sprint
Iowa Senate debate on smoking ban in public places
Iowa lawmakers clash over a sweeping smoking ban aimed at workplaces and public venues. Sen Staci Appel hails the measure as public health progress while opponents like Sen Dotzler seek to exempt bars 21 and older. Critics warn of revenue losses and health costs, with Gov Culver poised to sign.
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D-Ackworth
Iowa
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Waterloo Democrat
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Waterloo
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Chet Culver
Obama fights false links to Islam amid campaign rumors
President candidate Barack Obama confronts persistent false links to Islam fueled by Internet rumors and political opponents. He reiterates he is Christian, denounces Farrakhan’s views, and warns against using his middle name Hussein or tribal imagery to smear his faith.
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Washington
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Louis Farrakhan
Cleveland
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Hussein
Iraq
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McCain
Cincinnati
Bill Cunningham
Barack Hussein Obama
Bill Burton
Kansas
Indonesia
Flu vaccination urged for next season by Atlanta advisory panel
A two day meeting in Atlanta reviewed infant vaccine effectiveness showing about 75 percent protection against influenza hospitalizations for infants 6 months to 2 years who received two doses. One dose offered no significant protection and two doses are advised for first time young recipients. The vaccine's imperfect match due to evolving flu strains limits protection though some defense remains. Officials urge adoption for next winter but full rollout may wait until the following year as clinics have ordered supplies.
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