Perry Community recalls Ahmir as kind to all people
Community remembers sixth grader Ahmir Smiley as a bright, protective friend who stood up to bullies and united his family and peers. The school shooting prompted repairs delaying reopening of the middle school shared with the high school.
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Deep freeze follows winter storm with heavy Eastern Iowa snow
Eastern Iowa faces a first winter storm with 4 to 12 inches expected, higher totals north of I 80 and Dubuque over a foot. Winds to 45 mph create blizzard risk, wind chills near minus 40 possible into Monday, with travel impacts continuing through Saturday and parking rules in Cedar Rapids.
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Cedar Rapids sees slight violent crime drop in 2023
City crime data show assaults down to 435 reports in 2023 from 465 in 2022, with murders at eight and seven non negligent man slaughter cases under full police investigation. Domestic abuse rose to 142, shoplifting up 30 percent to 1,236, and drug crimes climbed to 1,406 as investigators credit targeted policing and community programs.
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