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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 2000
Page
13
A propane gas leak at the Columbia Energy plant prompted closure of a portion of Highway 151 south of Monticello. Traffic was diverted at the 38 151 intersection and at 151 and X-44. Evacuations were reported but not confirmed. cityline numbers provided for updates.
Three month old Joseph Sigwarth of Dubuque died from head injuries after an employee tripped and fell onto him at Young-Uns Child Care Center. Police say it appears accidental. infant seat was on the floor when the incident occurred.
Timothy James Smith, 31, of 867 Linn Ridge Rd, is charged with first-degree burglary domestic abuse assault with injury violation of a no contact order and child endangerment after a 3 a m pepper spray attack at 1481 Grand Ave Marion. An adult male suffered non life threatening injuries and the woman and child were treated at the scene. Names of victims withheld.
Christopher Hovey, 25, died when a pickup rolled on County Road A-18 near Burr Oak early Wednesday. Lenn McIntire, 16, was injured and hospitalized in Decorah. Authorities say both were ejected and seat belt use is unknown. Investigation continues in Winneshiek County.
Johnson County supervisors meet at 9 a.m. to decide on building a 255 prisoner jail with future expansion. Sheriff Robert Carpenter backs the plan to relieve overcrowding at the South Capitol Street jail and a bond vote by Aug. 30 is possible if voters approve. Site and cost remain undetermined though Melrose Avenue west of Highway 218 was suggested.
City officials met with OSHA after the May 16 death of Donald J. Murphy at the Water Pollution Control plant. Hydrogen sulfide poisoning was listed on the death certificate. Final report due in 2 to 3 weeks. city may respond within 15 days.
Cedar Rapids Linn County plans a Aug 15 vote on a 4.8 million tax levy to fund a new Veterans Memorial Stadium. Auditor Linda Langenberg says private funding will cover election costs, with a 32 day window for scheduling. Estimated homeowner costs range from 13 to 26 dollars annually depending on home value.
The Cedar Rapids Convention and Visitors Bureau survey suggests Cedar Rapids would be a strong host for a film festival with community support. Mayor Lee Clancey proposed the idea, with costs estimated at 100000 dollars funded by local sponsors and volunteers.
Iowa will pay 139 097 dollars to 112 people for out of pocket rabies exposure costs after a five month old bear cub at Wild Midwest Petting Zoo in Fayette County was misdiagnosed. CDC and university tests showed the result was false positive.
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