Sinclair Plant Fire prompts firefighters to pull back
Cedar Rapids firefighters halted attack on the old Sinclair packing plant early Wednesday after an engineer’s report found structural deficiencies. Assistant Chief Mark English said the risk of collapse and unfamiliar layout justified abandoning save efforts. Crews monitored the still smoldering complex as demolition crews widened upper floor openings to fight the blaze.
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Weekend Cedar Rapids Area Events Calendar Preview
Community listings include Friday Night Concerts at Pedestrian Plaza in Iowa City, Czech Plus Band at Kosek Bandstand Cedar Rapids, Aha Moment Tour at Veterans Memorial Stadium Cedar Rapids, and various family and puppetry shows. Also featured are the Noelridge Park Farmers Market and a series of cruises and toddler programs across local venues.
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Correction: Parlor City Pub & Eatery address
The Parlor City Pub and Eatery now listed at 1125 Third St SE in Cedar Rapids. The Gazette notes a caption error from Thursday’s Accent and invites reader comments on accuracy. Call (319) 398 8313 or 1 800 397 8212 for corrections.
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Iowa and Illinois Lottery Draws for July 30
Lottery results listing Iowa Cash Game numbers 2 7 9 20 34 and Illinois Little Lotto 2 20 34 35 36. Pick 3 and Pick 4 results shown with midday and evening draws. 6 of 48 jackpot stands at 4.5 million dollars.
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Gazette Communications Inc announces subscription rates
The Gazette lists daily publication details and rates for Cedar Rapids Iowa. It provides pricing for mail and motor route delivery, with weekly and yearly options, and includes contact numbers for subscription service and general inquiries.
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Contact Details for Cedar Rapids News Office
Local offices list phone numbers for Cedar Rapids and Iowa City news rooms and circulation departments including main lines TIP LINE and toll free numbers for public inquiries and subscriptions. The message repeats contact lines for Cedar Rapids and Iowa City units.
Gazette touts recycling and soybean ink use
The Gazette promotes sustainable printing for agriculture by using soybean ink and recycled newsprint. It urges readers to recycle newspapers at City Carton on Ingleside Drive SW or at local recycling locations.
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Coolest July on record across Iowa prompts farewell to summer heat
State climatologist Harry Hillaker notes likely Iowa record for July with statewide daily average around 68.2 degrees from 75 percent of sites. Eastern Iowa Airport at 66.3 degrees and Iowa City at 68.8 reflect statewide rarity as cool, wet conditions persist amid a west to east jet stream bringing Canadian air.
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U.S. Honor Flag arrives for Hooverfest display
The U S Honor Flag arrives at Eastern Iowa Airport for Hooverfest. It flew at Ground Zero and will be taken to the Hoover Presidential Library Museum to fly over the Moving Wall replica. Ceremonies honor veterans at noon and 7 30 Saturday during the weekend celebration.
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