Snow Expected Across East Central Iowa With Cold Snap End
After subzero weekend temperatures, a west developing low pressure brings higher highs and new snow. Two to four inches expected in east central Iowa, 3 to 6 inches in northeast Iowa by Tuesday. Snow arrives in two rounds, with Linn County under a snow advisory until midnight. Temperatures top at about 19 today and around 10 Tuesday. One hypothermia case treated in Cedar Rapids. none in other area hospitals.
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Cedar Rapids
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Iowa City
Fire damages mobile home in south Iowa City. no injuries
A mobile home at 2018 Waterfront Drive, unit 71, suffered severe damage in a Sunday fire reported at 11:42 a.m. Fire crews controlled the blaze after about 30 minutes. occupants escaped unharmed. Red Cross assisted three adults and one child with clothing, food, and coats as investigators determine the cause.
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IOWA LIFE UI Professor from Africa Says Magical Word Changed World
An Iowa Life UI professor born in Africa claims a single magical word reshaped global thinking. He cites its impact on education philosophy, cross cultural dialogue, and innovation across disciplines.
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Freedom’s lasting impact on African heritage and culture
Erka Binegar profiles Lyombe Eko, University of Iowa professor, tracing how the civil rights era reshaped African identity. He recalls adopting African names, donning kente cloth, and the global reach of the movement from Cameroon to Iowa, including a 1997 Ku Klux Klan episode.
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James
Iowa
Ku Klux
Marengo's new library reflects community support and history
Marengo opens its new Public Library combining the 1905 Carnegie building with a 2007 addition. Patron Peggy Walton notes progress while the facility provides free wireless access and modern amenities. The project cost 2.14 million dollars, funded in part by Carnegie and local contributors.
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Fewer Linn County children test positive for illegal drugs
State DHS statistics show Linn County positive drug tests for children fell from 238 in 2004 to 120 in 2006, despite ongoing aggressive testing. Nationally and in nearby Johnson County, totals rose or fell differently, while statewide meth production cases dropped from 400 in 2003 to 107 in 2006.
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Linn County
Department of Human Services
Steve Scott
Prevent Child Abuse
Iowa
Johnson County
Scott
Tony Robinson
Cedar Rapids
Linn County Leads 2001 2004 Rise in Tested Drug Cases
Background of all 99 Iowa counties shows Linn County posting the biggest increase in confirmed child drug exposures from 2001 to 2004. Officials attributed the rise to better and more testing, with the data noting statewide trends and implications for public health resources.
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Linn County
Newstrack Contact Instructions for Gazette Readers
The Gazette provides contact options for readers seeking follow ups on newsmakers and events. Available channels include Monday appearances, postal service at P.O. Box 511 Cedar Rapids Iowa, telephone numbers 319 398 8254 and 800 397 8212, and email at news gazettecommunications com.
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