Luana Man Flown After Furnace Blast Burns
Jim Miene, 33, was burned while lighting a furnace at his Luana area home and was airlifted to a Madison Wisconsin hospital in critical condition. Firefighters from Luana Monona and Farmersburg responded to the 4 p.m. blaze. Zuercher said a blast may have occurred during lighting.
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Fire damages car and garage in Cedar Rapids
Fire damaged an unattached garage and a car inside early Tuesday in northeast Cedar Rapids. Investigators say the blaze may have been intentionally set. Responders were sent to 1614 J Ave NE at 12:39 a.m. The home at that address is owned by Kenneth and Christine Derr per the City Assessor.
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West Burlington man sentenced in deadly Iowa hit and run
Jason Leibli, 18, pleaded guilty to leaving the scene after a bicycle crash killed Eva Marie Brown, 32, near Bonaparte in June. He received 120 days in jail, reduced from two years, and a $2,000 fine.
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Calmar teen dies. county attorney weighs charges
Winneshiek County Attorney Andy Van Der Maatan expects a decision later this week on whether criminal charges will be filed in the death of 16 year old Amy Koschmeder of Cresco. He said the death after 2 a.m. Monday is not ruled a homicide and autopsy results are pending. Gene Koschmeder described his daughter as loving horses, active in 4-H and Crestwood High School.
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Crestwood High School
Couple Engaged Monticello Couple Killed in Minnesota Crash
A engaged Monticello pair, LeeAnna Lund 20 and Jason Lange 18, died New Year’s Day when their southbound car was struck by an ambulance on icy Highway 169 north of Onamia Minnesota. Ambulance staff sustained minor injuries while the two students from Anamosa and Linn-Mar High School were pronounced at the scene. Services for Lund and Lange are planned in Longville and Marion respectively.
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Buffalo, Cody & Associates
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Rock Island, Ill
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Jason Lange
Minnesota
Two major Iowa City fires cause heavy damage early year
Two New Year fires in Iowa City caused about 500000 dollars in damage with 250000 at 516 E Burlington St and 250000 at 1409 Buresh. No injuries were reported as four of five UI students evacuated. Fire officials cite cold weather and a mix of accidental and suspicious fires while investigators seek causes.
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Vector lawsuit dismissed in federal False Claims Act case
U S District Judge Michael Melloy dismissed the Justice Department civil suit against Vector Corp. of Marion over nine government contracts tied to presses and retooling equipment for munitions. The ruling found no support for false claim allegations, while Vector and its president Gerald Zahradnik credit the outcome to standing firm. The case, totaling nearly 4 million in contracts from 1984 to 1989, had claimed undisclosed bidding and improper consulting fees.
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Texas
Coleman calls for lean U of I amid budget push
University of Iowa President Mary Sue Coleman outlines a plan to trim weak academic programs to protect core strengths. She cites a $260.3 million state request, a $1.1 billion budget, and $33.4 million in remodels for biology and engineering as priorities during her first days in Iowa City.
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Iowa
University of New Mexico
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Grinnell College
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Charles Schaeffer
New Cedar Rapids City Council Sworn In
Four new Cedar Rapids council members and incumbents, including Mayor Lee Clancey and Nancy Evans, took oath of office from Judge Michael Melroy. They quickly began briefing on tonight’s agenda with Don Thomas continuing as Streets Commissioner and other department heads.
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Cedar Rapids
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Lee Clancey
Nancy Evans
Ole Munson
Evan Hughes
U.S
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