Residents push for Highway 30 bypass in Mount Vernon area
At Mount Vernon High School more than 225 people urged the state to move forward with the Highway 30 bypass, arguing it would relieve congestion and improve safety. They discussed a preservation zone along the proposed corridor and DOT approval thresholds for new development.
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Roger Johanson
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Brad Hofer
Center Point crash claims 18 year old rider’s life
John Janey 18 of Shellsburg died when a pickup ran off a gravel road and hit a tree near Center Point. Brandon Handley 19 and Shelby Usher 18, both from Vinton, were hospitalized with injuries after the crash. Deputies reported the 1:14 a.m. incident as an investigation continues.
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Benton County
Copper caskets stolen from Brush Chapel in Cedar Rapids
Three flood damaged copper caskets worth about 3000 dollars each were stolen from Brush Chapel at 1028 Third St SE after thieves knocked down a garage door. Police note rising copper theft during floods and winter, while the chapel operates from a different site amid rebuilding.
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Cedar Rapids
Brush Chapel
Third St
Matt Linn
Cristy Hamblin
Linn
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