North Liberty man dies in Chicago shooting
Leandra Straight, 22, of North Liberty and Loweton Harmon, 26, of Chicago, were killed by multiple gunshot wounds in the South Side. Both were found at the scene and pronounced dead around 3 a.m. at University of Chicago Hospital. shooting occurred shortly before 2 a.m. under investigation.
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Popcorn Machine Fire Forces Brief Cedar Rapids Theater Outage
An overheated popcorn machine caused smoke at Galaxy 16 Cine in Cedar Rapids. Firefighters arrived after 7:30 p.m. patrons were moved outside while smoke was cleared with fans. The theater reopened for the late show.
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Bever Park Hosts Statewide Park Celebrate Day
Cedar Rapids will join the state in a Park Celebrate day with Bever Park events. A Municipal Band concert begins at 7 30 p m followed by silent films at the amphitheater featuring Laurel and Hardy Chaplin and Keaton at 9 p m. Admission is free. For more information call Cedar Rapids Parks and Recreation at 319 286 5731.
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Gazette seeks moon walk Woodstock memories
The Gazette invites readers to share where they were on July 20 1969 when Armstrong walked on the moon and also memories of Woodstock Bethel New York August 1969. Send moon memories by July 13 to dave rasdal gazcomm com or mail to Dave Rasdal Cedar Rapids Iowa. Woodstock memories due by month end. Selected memories will be published.
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Taylor Elementary open house showcases flood renovation art
Taylor Elementary invites the public to tour the rebuilt school at 720 Seventh Ave. SW during a 5 to 6 30 pm open house. Tours run every 15 minutes as staff show terrazzo flooring with recycled glass and upgraded tech. Cedar Rapids artist John Paul Schafer displays a 4 by 5 foot piece celebrating the post flood renovation.
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District solicits public input on flood-damaged facilities plan
Cedar Rapids Community School District invites public comment on future use of facilities damaged in the June 2008 flood. Residents can submit input via the district website and join forums at Jefferson High School on Tuesday Kennedy High School on Aug 27 and Washington High School on Oct 20. About 140 kindergarten through fifth grade students and 40 preschool students are enrolled for Taylor this fall.
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Office Olympiad a breezy fourth for Hoopla team in relay
Jamie Kelly reports on the Freedom Festival Office Olympiad on Second Street SE where 13 area teams competed. Hoopla placed fourth overall after strong showings in typing and chair relay events, while Edge Business Magazine won the top two wins. other events included best excuses and coffee pot conversation. Jamie plans future participation and invites ideas for future features.
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