Storm hits Cedar Rapids area. Marion sees heavy damage
A Cedar Rapids storm brought 50 to 60 mph winds with nearly an inch of rain, toppling trees and downing power lines in Marion. Two houses and two cars sustained minor damage, and Kirkwood Community College lost a 65-foot classroom roof. Power outages affected hundreds. Cox Cable restored service by early afternoon. No injuries were reported in Marion.
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Marion Cedar Rapids Norwest Bank Closures for Independence Day
Marion and Cedar Rapids Norwest Bank offices close Monday July 4 in observance. Use night depositories and 24 hour ATMs at both locations. Water Ski Show at Ellis Park Sunday July 3 at 6 p.m. Farmers State Bank July offer gives 200 free personalized checks with opening Regular Checking or Pay As You Go accounts. Warner Brothers Siding and Roofing ad lists Marion Iowa contact 377-5573.
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Marion Center Week of Activities at Marion Community Center
The Marion Community Center hosts a week of events including Diamond Square dance lessons Sunday at 6 p.m. and a July 4 holiday closure Monday. The Learning Center offers GED testing and hours Tuesday and Wednesday, plus WIC on Thursday and Hawk Eye basketball Friday. Senior activities are listed in Growing Older in Sunday's Gazette.
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High water closes Seminole campsites
Seminole Valley Campgrounds will be closed during the July Fourth holiday due to Cedar River flooding from recent rains. Robbins Lake portions in Ellis Park may close if water covers the entry road, complicating parking for Sunday night fireworks. City parks director David Kramer notes the River Pavilion to Ellis road area is affected by a parking ban preferred by the City Council.
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Israeli Gunboats Hit Palestinian Camps in West Beirut
One year ago Israeli gunboats and artillery shelled Palestinian camps in West Beirut, escalating cross border flame and drawing international concern over civilian harm and regional tensions. The strikes marked a notable chapter in the ongoing conflict affecting residents and aid operations.
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City to Replant Tornado Tress in Cedar Rapids This Fall
Cedar Rapids will replace about 15 downed trees from the Wednesday storm. Parks commissioner Elmer Delaney said ash locust and maples will be used in the fall planting program. Crews have cleaned up debris, and residents may place downed limbs at the curb by next Tuesday for pickup.
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