Corbett pushes Labor Day compromise in Cedar Rapids ribs feud
Cedar Rapids Mayor Ron Corbett proposes moving the annual BBQ Roundup to Labor Day and letting the Freedom Festival RibFest run before July Fourth to avoid a clash. The idea aims to end months of dispute as the City Council weighs a RibFest permit and the Five Seasons Facilities Commission cites past flood and site issues. The Freedom Festival argues it has national vendors lined up for RibFest while the Roundup vows to keep June dates and a downtown venue.
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Mayor seeks new venue for Grinnell council meetings
Grinnell Mayor Ron Corbett proposes moving Wednesday council sessions from the AEGON USA auditorium at 4333 Edgewood Rd NE to a temporary site. The Veterans Memorial Building on May’s Island remains closed after 2008 flood damage and councilors must decide on renovations or reoccupying the city hall.
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Cedar Rapids
Ron Corbett
Aegon USA
Edgewood Rd
Corbett
AEGON
Veterans Memorial
May’s Island
Veterans Memorial Building
Massive turnout for 20 General Mills jobs in Cedar Rapids
About 2,400 job seekers lined up at Prairie High School Concert Hall over the weekend for 20 openings at a Cedar Rapids cereal plant. Heidi Geller said the company planned an applicant pool for future positions and emphasized enthusiasm from applicants despite the recession and local unemployment around 6.3 percent.
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Cedar Rapids
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Multiple arrests reported across Eastern Iowa region
Public safety and county attorney offices list numerous individuals charged with offenses in Eastern Iowa. The long roster includes ages from 20s to 70s with charges ranging from assault and endangerment to possession of controlled substances and precursors. Names, addresses, and locations such as Iowa City and Marion appear throughout the notices.
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Teen pleads not guilty in girl’s death case
Edger Concepcion Jr., 14, of Charles City, pleaded not guilty in Floyd County District Court to five felonies in the death of his 3-year-old cousin Krystel Banes. He faces first degree murder two counts of first degree sexual abuse second degree sexual abuse and child endangerment as an adult.
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Ashton Pine
Ashton Place
Ashley M. White
M Ave. NW
Highway 100
Interstate 380
Alfreda P. Parker
31St St. NE
Edgewood Rd
Charles E. Monaghan
Burdette Dr
Johnson Avenue
Rollingwood Drive
Jakob V. Zimmerman
16Th Ave
12Th Avenue
Associated Press
Charles City
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Floyd County
Trict Court
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Concepcion
I C officer learns new side as public information officer
Iowa City Police Sergeant Denise Brotherton becomes the department’s first female public information officer after a long career in patrol and investigations. She will handle media relations and data gathering while returning to patrol temporarily, with support from husband Sergeant Mike Brotherton. Chief Sam Hargadine supports the appointment as a move to humanize the force.
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Gazette
OWA City
Denise Brother
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Iowa City Police Department
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Brotherton
Mike Brotherton
Iowa City
Cristy Hamblin
Cedar Rapids
Sam Hargadine
Kelsay
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Suspect in custody after Dubuque Pawn shooting
Dubuque police questioned a suspect after a shooting at Dubuque Pawn on Central Avenue. Witnesses heard gunshots around 3 pm as three men fled. one was bleeding and hospitalized. Police withheld names. shooter in custody for questioning. Nearby Knicker’s Saloon had recent gunfire involving a police officer.
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Central Avenue
Terry Tobin
Knicker’s
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