Fire damages abandoned Cedar Rapids house in vacant structure
A fire damaged a vacant 1900 Cedar Rapids home at 1228 Third St SE. Crews found smoke after a passing officer spotted it at 8:37 a.m. No injuries reported. cause under investigation. Fire officials noted utilities were shut off and acknowledged vacant structures pose human element risks.
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Iowa keeps competitive edge but gaps remain in index
The 2014 Iowa Competitiveness Index shows Iowa holding status in growth education governance health and workforce diversity while slipping to 32nd in knowledge jobs. Leaders urge more focus on attracting talent and adopting innovations to lift per capita income and prepare for shifting defense labor needs.
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Correction on beef checkoff rate clarifies long‑standing amount
The Gazette notes the beef checkoff remains set at one dollar per head of cattle sold for 28 years, correcting a prior Jan 23 story error. Readers may submit accuracy concerns by calling the provided numbers.
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Second Iowa City man charged in UI sex assault case
Police say Ryan Markley, 26, of North Liberty, was booked on second degree sexual abuse after DNA linked him to the attack on a UI student nearly a year ago. His co-defendant Joshua Venckus, 23, was arrested earlier on the same felony charge.
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