Ramblin Stained glass by volunteers in unveiling night
Volunteers in Oelwein contribute to a community stained glass project featuring six 22 by 40 inch and twelve 22 by 20 inch panels. The unveiling at 7 p.m. Sunday will include a dramatic 60 foot curtain drop. Vic Kane, Connie’s drawings and Marty Kajewski discuss their roles and learning as nonprofessionals join the effort. Dave Rasdat’s Gazette column runs with contact at 319 398 8323.
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Audit urged changes in domestic abuse response practices
Cedar Rapids Police Sergeant Cristy Hamblin says steps are already taken to reduce dual arrest cases and interviews and statements at crime scenes. The audit recommends domestic abuse response teams, broader Batterers Education Program participation, longer classes, better interagency computer communication, and avoiding reclassification of abuse charges. John Brandt calls the audit a catalyst for reform as the department undergoes reorganization.
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Maquoketa Man Wins Beavers Bobblehead Contest
Maquoketa resident Bob LeRoy Head captured the most votes in the Portland Beavers bobblehead contest. He won a trip to an Aug 18 game and 2,000 bobbleheads in his likeness. Head received 14,886 votes, 51 percent, to beat rivals Bob Lee Head of Evansville and Bob Louis Head of Vallejo who had 9,855 and 4,368 votes respectively.
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Safety stance under fire as organizers defend fights
Bailey resists city regulation and urges council to decide on banning fights. Organizers say safety is priority with matched fighters, pre-fight physicals by EMS, mouth guards, gloves, and an experienced referee. Union General Manager Jeff Maynes plans to attend Monday's meeting to discuss concerns.
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Gazette Data Central helps map crime in Corridor
The Gazette collects public safety and county attorney data in Eastern Iowa for its Data Central page. Readers can map crime reports by neighborhood in Corridor and access ongoing information at GazetteOnline com section datacentral.
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Burglary Reports Across Linn County Cedar Rapids Area
Police report multiple burglaries in Linn County and Cedar Rapids area. ADM Trucking at 1125 66th Ave SW saw tools and a tail box taken between 4:30 p.m. May 25 and 7:30 a.m. Tuesday. Wireless One and Dynamite Satellite at 2705 Mist Ave NC each lost a money bag with $200 and several cell phones. Residence at 820 Camburn Ct SE reported keys to a purple 1994 Honda Civic taken and the car stolen from the rear of the house.
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Man Arrested for Owi Third Offense on City Street
Michael J. Burger, 49, of 1436 Sierra Dr NE, was arrested for operating while intoxicated at 8 48 p m Wednesday in the 100 block of 11th Street SW marking his third offense.
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