Four Story Cedar Rapids Building Fire Damages Multiple Levels
Firefighters battled a four story brick building after a passer-by reported smoke at 1 a.m. The blaze hit the back of the structure and the kitchen on the first floor, with heavy damage on the second and extensive smoke and fire on the third and fourth floors. Several motorcycles on display suffered smoke exposure. No injuries reported and damage estimates were not provided.
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Rail safety rules push to cap DOT 111 tank cars
Proposed rule would phase out 70 percent of DOT 111 cars over two years for flamable liquids including Bakken crude and ethanol unless retrofitted. Speed limits vary by car count and braking. industry groups review the plan and prepare to comment as upgrades continue.
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Glow theme drives Independence RAGBRAI Riverwalk hub weekend
Independence hosts RAGBRAI overnight with Riverwalk Parks as the activity hub. Boogie Wonderland headlines on Friday. about 190 portable restrooms, 350 volunteers at the beverage garden, and glow in the dark souvenirs mark the event. Proceeds fund local nonprofits.
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Responder team aids Independence for RAGBRAI overnight stop
C4L Associates plans a 24 hour help surge in Independence for the RAGBRAI ride with 30 trained responders to assist debris removal medical emergencies sheltering water rescue canine search and rescue firefighting and more. Local official Rick Wulfekuhle calls it an insurance policy and notes potential use was needed in 2007 after a severe storm.
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C4l & Associates
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Republicans push bill for Congress to approve Iran nuclear deal
Five Republican senators introduced legislation to require Obama to submit any comprehensive Iran nuclear agreement to Congress quickly, allowing lawmakers to reject the deal and reimpose sanctions. The move follows a four month extension of the interim deal amid GOP concerns about concessions and good faith. Senator Corker said Congress must weigh in to ensure compliance and prevent a bad deal. Democrats oppose taking action during ongoing talks.
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