Fire destroys Cascade turf equipment plant. investigating cause
The State Fire Marshal will probe a Sunday fire at American Iowa Manufacturing off Highway 151 that destroyed the Cascade turf equipment maker. About 30 employees worked there. no one was inside. Fire Chief Rick Kremer says the blaze started in a painting area and did not appear suspicious. More than 50 firefighters from Cascade, Monticello, and Bernard fought the flames for about five hours. The company has a second building to continue some operations. Cascade, population 1,900, lies roughly 40 miles northeast of Cedar Rapids.
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Highway 151
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Monticello
Bernard
Cedar Rapids
Shooting Reported on Independence Avenue in Waterloo
Police investigated an early morning shooting on Independence Avenue and learned a man with a leg wound arrived at Allen Memorial Hospital. No arrests were reported and the victim’s name was not released.
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Independence Avenue
Allen Memorial Hospital
Waterloo
Fire damages Hilltop Lounge in Iowa City
A Sunday morning blaze damaged the Hilltop Lounge at 1100 N. Dodge St injuring no one, while displacing tenant Brian Cardwell. Firefighters forced entry to check spread as Red Cross found Cardwell housing. Bar owner Linda Kundl reported smoke from the kitchen. this follows a September fire that destroyed her other bar Mabel's Bardello & Eatery.
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Linda Kundl
First Ave
Brian Cardwell
American Red Cross
Cardwell
Cedar Rapids financial meetings and market updates
Local markets closed for MLK Jr. birthday with Dow opening at 10 525 38. Listing of Cedar Rapids meetings includes estate planning, insurance, management accountants, and Toastmasters. Reports due include November inventories CPI and December industrial production with Fed regional conditions.
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Martin Luther King Jr
U.S
Cedar Rapids Area
Commerce Department
Treasury
Insurance Associates of
Cedar Rapids
Labor Department
Federal Reserve
Alliant Tower
Pint-sized barns charm at Washington farmers market
Roger and Connie Reed from Washington raise 450 acres and craft wooden farm toys. Their line includes barns, grain trucks, tractors, and fences painted for children. They dropped hog pens and farrowing huts as kids misused them, and note that many buyers are grandmothers seeking gifts for grandchildren.
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Marlene Lucasazette
Ashington
Roger Reed
Roger
Connie Reed
Washington
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Columbus Junction
Curtis Reed
Connie
Coach at heart keeps guiding outdoor shop owner in Iowa
Mark Weaver, 53, longtime coach at Bettendorf High School and later at Coe and Kirkwood colleges, runs Active Endeavors in Iowa City. He mentors his children Allyson 11 and Kit 9 in sports while promoting participation over scholarships and stressing teamwork.
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Kit
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Wyoming
Mark Weaver
Active Endeavors
Gazette
Marlene Lucas
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