Plumbing mishap sparks Marion home fire
A plumbing contractor accidentally ignited insulation while soldering copper pipes in a first floor bathroom causing a fire that spread to the attic. No injuries were reported. Fire departments contained the blaze in about 15 minutes with the first floor and attic sustaining damage. Ruby Stephens was away from home during a bathroom expansion at 5307 Alburnett Road.
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Marion
Rick Boots
Marion Fire Department
Ruby Stephens
Alburnett Road
Robins
Alburnett
Monroe Township
Cedar Rapids investigates pit bull attack owner
Cedar Rapids Animal Control continues to search for the dog’s owner after a pit bull bit Judith Franta in the face on Friday. A rabies test was negative and a canine at large charge may be filed. A second incident led to the dog’s capture after a 45 minute chase. Separately Rick Downs was forced to shoot his own pit bull after it fought his Rottweiler and could not be controlled.
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Animal Control
Kaye Chadima
Cedar Rapids Animal Control
Judith Franta
Fifth Ave
20Th Street
Mount Vernon Road
Rick Downs
Burlington
Downs
Cedar Rapids Couple Gets Engaged After RAGBRAI Finish
Amy Smith, 21, of Cedar Rapids after completing RAGBRAI celebrated with a river dip at Fort Madison. Patrick Fleming, 21, of Cedar Falls, proposed at the Mississippi River end point watched by his brother Mike Fleming. Smith, Mount Mercy College senior, said yes as the group marked the traditional tire dip.
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Amy Smith
Patrick Fleming
Cedar Rapids
Mississippi River
Fort Madison
Mike Fleming
Cedar Falls
Smith
Mount Mercy College
Deupree on Vacation Stoppage in Local Column
Columnist Mike Deupree is on vacation and will resume his weekly column on Thursday. Readers are advised to check back for the return of his familiar insights and commentary.
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Mike Deupree
Head Start program cited as success by Cedar Rapids family
Deena and Kevin Nelson credit Head Start with a dramatic change in their adopted son Brandon Nelson from a quiet child to one who explains toys and interacts confidently. The piece discusses Bush administration calls to reform Head Start focusing on academics, states flexibility, and potential risks to holistic child development.
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Dick Hogan
Gazette
Brandon Nelson
Deena Nelson
Cedar Rapids
Deena
Kevin Nelson
Brandon
Bush
Lyndon Johnson
Department of Human Services
Department of Education
DHS
Congressional Black Caucus
Nts
Head Start
Tyrette Bolden
Peggy Holz
Journey Watkins
HACAP
Urbor Center
Jordan Clinton
Jordan
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Deupree
Cherrie Brade
Markquitta Soto
Hacap Head Start
Aaryon Johnson
Jourdan Roquette
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