Cedar Rapids to study 14th Avenue SE alignment across river
The city hires Anderson-Bogert Engineers for a 48600 dollar study of 14th Avenue SE from Bridge of the Lions to St Wenceslaus Church across the Cedar River and a gateway streetscape project for Czech Village. Rob Davis confirms the contract and scope.
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Part of 12th Avenue SW Closed for a Week
Beginning today 12th Avenue SW will be closed between Williams Boulevard and Foote Street for about a week to allow road work.
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Former Hawkeye State Bank chief to be sentenced in Illinois
Raymond Glass, 48, of Solon, former president and CEO of Hawkeye State Bank, faces a September 26 sentencing in Rock Island Illinois after pleading guilty to federal embezzlement and money laundering. The scheme cost the bank up to 4.9 million dollars. The bank was later acquired by West Bank of West Des Moines in July 2003.
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Man accidently drives car into Iowa City pet store
Police say a driver unintentionally accelerated into Pet Land at 1851 Lower Muscatine Rd around 1 pm. The vehicle moved about 25 feet inside, causing roughly 7000 dollars in damage with no injuries and no animals escaping. No alcohol was involved.
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Bentley trial venue fight over Jesseta Gage case in Iowa City
Attorneys for Roger Paul Bentley challenged Judge Patrick Grady's ruling to move the murder trial to Davenport. They seek Council Bluffs, arguing bias in Scott County. Grady otherw ise kept Johnson County hearings and jail location. no date set.
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Iowa City
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Davenport
Scott County
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Roger Paul Bentley
Patrick Grady
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Linn
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Johnson County
Cedar Rapids
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Decorah man sends thousands of shoes to Nicaragua aid drive
George Lowe of Decorah organized a shoe drive that loaded nearly 17 000 pairs of sneakers sandals dress shoes and work boots into a shipping container. Volunteers from Luther College Norse football team and a local church group helped. The Rainbow Network will distribute the footwear to Nicaraguan recipients.
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Decorah
George Lowe
Luther College Norse
Lowe
Rainbow Network
Nicaragua
Lutheran Church
Stop signs planned after Cedar Rapids fatality near Seely Ave
Cedar Rapids officials plan to add stop signs at the Seely Avenue SE 28th Street SE and 14th Avenue SE converge area after 3 year old Matthew Atteberry died when struck by a car in September. Traffic speeds average 5 to 8 mph above the 25 mph limit and concerns grow over absence of sidewalks. Police say Jessica Ross, 21, admitted she was distracted and struck the child. she was not accused of reckless driving.
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Public Safety
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Shellsburg barber posts Mae West quotes on town sign
Snip Wilson, Shellsburg barber, alters the town welcome sign several times weekly with humorous lines and Mae West quotes. His shop features antique grooming items, comic strips, and a community bulletin board, reflecting his Shellsburg booster role and local ties.
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