Kennedy High fight tied to ongoing Cedar Rapids dispute
Police say a Wednesday brawl in Kennedy High School parking lot involved a baseball bat and left three Kennedy students injured. Four juveniles face charges including assault with injury and with a weapon. investigation continues with calls for witnesses.
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Linn County
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Miller Rd
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Land donations expand Linn County trail network
The Linn County Conservation Board accepted three land parcels for trails, including about 17 acres along Ely Road in a 1.5 mile stretch and 1.6 acres of woodland in Hiawatha near Cedar Valley Nature Trail. Donors are Linn County Trails Association and Ronald and Iane Wright. The land will extend an unbroken trail system and provide wildlife habitat.
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Hiawatha
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Johnson County
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Chicago man jailed after I 80 marijuana seizure in Iowa
A Chicago man Demetrius Johnson and two companions were arrested on I 80 near mile marker 229 after authorities found 10 pounds of marijuana worth about 180000 in a black BMW. Johnson faced charges of possession with intent to deliver and drug tax stamp violation and had a Johnson County warrant. He was held on 45000 cash bond. McCray and Waters, both 29 and 18, face similar charges and were held on 20000 cash bonds.
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Federal aid available for Iowa storm cleanup in 30 counties
FEMA announces 75 percent debris removal and recovery cost reimbursement for eligible counties and localities in Iowa plus state aid. Iowa pays 10 percent and local applicants 15 percent. Counties named include Adair Appanoose Cedar Clinton Davis Decatur Fremont Iowa Jefferson Johnson Jones Keokuk Linn Lucas Madison Mahaska Marion Monroe Montgomery Page Ringgold Taylor Union Van Buren Wapello Warren Washington Wayne. Local officials to develop estimates. six months to complete cleanup.
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Education union opens talks without dollar request
Cedar Rapids Education Association representing 1350 teachers and nurses did not demand a salary figure in the first bargaining session for the 2008 2009 contract. The district ties settlements to allowable growth from state aid based on enrollment. next year’s budget uses this year’s enrollment of 17 743.50.
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