Pool safety review follows two drownings in pool incidents
Iowa pools review lifeguard procedures after two Kansas City youths Gw ae l Paulette and Nehmson Sanon, both 14 and 15, drowned at the Pella Aquatic Center during a Christian Athletes camp. Marion lifeguards emphasize constant scanning, 20 minute position shifts, and visibility of the pool bottom to prevent tragedy.
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Cedar Rapids man charged with possession of child pornography
A 51-year-old Cedar Rapids man was charged in U.S. District Court with one count of possession of child pornography and faces up to 10 years in prison and a $250 000 fine. He was released on bond with trial set for Sept 13. The name was not released pending relatives notification.
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Fire at Best Cob recycling plant in Independence
Several area fire departments battled a blaze Friday at the Best Cob corncob recycling plant at 1895 Bland Blvd Independence. Fire officials remained on site for five hours and reported no injuries. In Yellowstone National Park a Cedar Rapids man, 65, died after being swept downstream.
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Alliant weighs Rescar site for Cedar Rapids substation
Alliant Energy says it still has not decided if the Rescar site can replace the flood damaged Cedar Substation in southeast Cedar Rapids. The Cedar Rapids proposal, raised by Don Karr, faces easement and city acquisition hurdles but has neighborhood support, with construction hoped to start within a month if feasible and a 2012 online date planned.
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Iowa Steel
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Cedar Rapids Seeks 28 Flood Buyout Participants
Cedar Rapids appeals to 28 flooded property owners who registered for voluntary buyouts but have not answered outreach efforts. Contact JCG Land Services at (319) 362-3507 for details on buyout funding via Community Development Block Grants. Addresses and owner names listed.
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