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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 2001
Page
9
Cascade Fire Chief Rick Kremer says heavy snow on the roof at American Iowa Manufacturing caused the roof to give way and crack a gas line. Natural gas escaped and ignited from a furnace burner. Cascade lies about 38 miles northeast of Cedar Rapids on Highway 151.
Principal Steve Burr said a Friday rumor that a student brought a gun and created a hit list at South Tama County High School was investigated and found false. Officials spoke to students Monday to dispel fears and will notify law enforcement if needed. Tama is about 45 miles west of Cedar Rapids.
Buddy J. Slaughter Jr., 44, is charged by Allamakee County with three counts of third degree sexual abuse and one count of second degree sexual abuse. He allegedly had sexual contact with a child 12 or younger. He appeared in court and is held on 75000 bail.
Decorah police seek the public’s help locating a 6 foot tall stocky man who robbed the Hardee’s after closing. The intruder, who displayed a knife, approached an employee outside the restaurant. No motive or theft amount disclosed.
Bob Scott, 50, longtime Vinton resident and former City Council member, was tentatively appointed mayor by the City Council after David Vermedahl resigned to become Benton County supervisor. Scott works as a mechanic with the Department of Transportation and previously served on the council from 1985 to 1991. appointment becomes effective February if not contested.
Iowa Department of Corrections reviews security policies after recent Texas and Oklahoma escapes. Spokesman Fred Scaletta notes audits at all 10 state facilities, with internal teams rotating to examine practices and ensure compliance. Anamosa and Fort Madison facilities rely on high walls and sensor fences to deter escapes.
About 50 Linn-Mar students at St Luke's Hospital participated in a program by CCIA to simulate disabilities. Activities included stacking pennies with impaired grip and talking with marshmallows to mimic speech impairment, plus writing with a prosthetic tool to understand daily challenges.
Steven M. Cook of Oelwein was arrested and charged with nine counts of obtaining a Schedule II prescription drug by fraud covering a five month period last year. Each Class C felony carries up to 10 years in prison and a $10,000 fine. Cook surrendered to police and was released after a Fayette County magistrate appearance. Fayette County Attorney Wayne Sauer declined comment.
Oelwein general practitioner Cook, in practice since 1980 and who closed his clinic in September, faces an ongoing investigation with few details released. Police say offenses occurred March through August and involved prescriptions for two individuals.
Contact writer Frank Gluck at the Iowa desk via email frankg ty iowa.com or by phone. Reach out for feature notes, local reporting, and deadlines on ongoing projects in the state.
Marion officials unveil the Whitetail Lodge Resort and Spa a $39 million hotel water park and convention center planned along Highway 100. The project requires $18 million from Vision Iowa with Atlas Limited Partnership providing funding and tax increment financing for infrastructure. Construction could take up to two years and aims to attract new businesses and reduce homeowners taxes.
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