Cedar Rapids police push changes after deadly steam cloud crash
Cedar Rapids Police Chief Gary Hinzman vows action after the death of 20 year old Diane Sullivan in a steam cloud from the Corn Sweeteners plant on Highway 30. He cites blind spots and seeks Monday talks with Iowa DOT officials on possible lights and warning signs to prevent a similar tragedy.
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City Council weighs QuikTrip rezoning on Blairs Ferry site
Cedar Rapids officials held a public hearing on a rezoning request to convert a Blairs Ferry Road lot from residential to commercial for a new QuikTrip near Interstate 380. Neighbors raised noise lights traffic and litter concerns as an attorney for QuikTrip defended the plan and estimated a 425000 to 450000 investment. The council planned a Feb 10 vote on the first of three readings amid staff and planning commission recommendations against approval.
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Fire and Medical Calls Log Entries Overview
The Log details multiple incidents across locations including medical emergencies at 125 Miller Ave SW 100 First St NE 1217 Second Ave SE 1224 13th St NW 141 29th Ave SW 1650 26th St NW 400 Collins Rd NE and 4800 Block Fruitwood Lane NW. A defective elevator motor at 100 First St NE and a carpeting muffler at 120 17th St NE are reported alongside odor investigation at rear of 1217 Second Ave SE.
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Correction of March Child Check testing location noted
The Johnson Elementary attendance area will conduct Child Check testing for students at First Congregational Church in March an incorrect date appeared in Wednesdays Gazette The Gazette will respond to complaints about accuracy fairness and completeness of reports and headlines and publish corrections when reports are wrong or misleading Phone 398 8313
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