Cedar Rapids Boat Club reschedules annual fireworks show
The Cedar Boat Club plans its 29th annual fireworks display Saturday along the Cedar River in Ellis Park Mohawk Park after heavy rain forced last week’s cancellation the first rainout in the event’s history. Police will close Ellis Boulevard NW areas from 4 30 p m and nearby ramps and streets until further notice.
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No artist interest in MLK memorial project in Iowa
A call to artists for the Martin Luther King Jr Memorial at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Memorial Bridge in Cedar Rapids drew no responses by the Monday deadline. Officials say artists may still apply, with a $30,000 budget and contact options through the city site or by phone. The effort is led by the African American Historical Museum and Cultural Center of Iowa with notices from the Iowa Arts Council and Cedar Rapids Visual Arts Commission.
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Man Held in Student Death in Iowa City
West Des Moines man Thomas H. Eldridge 21 turned himself in on suspicion of vehicular homicide after a University of Iowa student Amanda Skolnick 20 was struck Sept 4 at Linn and Burlington in Iowa City. He admitted marijuana use and tested positive. bond set at 20000.
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Convicted drug dealer testifies in arson case against Zirtzman
Lawrence Jones testified that Brian Zirtzman confessed to setting the April 5 2008 fire that killed Jaymie Grahlman and her father. Jones said the confession came during a Linn County Jail church service while he was an informant serving federal drug sentences. The trial in Linn County District Court resumed with testimony as authorities prepare to rest their case.
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Phi Delta Theta at Iowa seeks 500000 over hazing case
The Phi Delta Theta fraternity claims University of Iowa punishment was too harsh and based on an illegally obtained recording. They seek about 480700 in damages plus 20000 in legal fees, alleging lost memberships, donations, and harmed reputation. An appeals board may settle or deny the claim.
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Johnson County grand jury backs new jail as cost study grows
Iowa City Johnson County grand jury says building a new jail may serve the county’s best interest due to high out of county housing costs. The report cites space constraints and cites Linn County as the main provider of prisoner housing in 2003, with total outlay over 373 thousand dollars.
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