Springville resident scares off burglar in weekend spate
A Springville resident surprised a man in a garage on Fifth Street just after 2 p.m. Sunday and the suspect fled empty handed. Sheriff Don Zeller linked the intruder to three earlier garage burglaries on Fifth Avenue and reported tools stolen from the 400 and 500 blocks Friday and a 400 block burglary Saturday.
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Cedar Rapids Bans Smoking in Cabs and Limousines
Cedar Rapids City Council approved a ban on smoking in cabs and limousines with a final reading. The ordinance imposes license revocation for drivers who smoke or allow smoking and fines up to 100 dollars and up to 30 days in jail for both drivers and passengers. Safety officials advised drivers to request non smoking and call police if refused. Similar bans are expected in Marion and Hiawatha.
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Iowa Arts Festival expands cultural activities this year
The Iowa Arts Festival in Iowa City adds a world village and blood drive with new partners alongside music, crafts, and children’s activities. Executive Director Vicki Jennings notes more volunteers and groups participate. Events run tonight through Saturday with acts including St Somewhere, Big Wu, Sam Bush, and Big Wooden Radio.
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Washington and
Dubuque
Preucil School of Music
Iowa City
St. Somewhere
Tennessee
Big Wu
Sam Bush
Big Wooden Radio
Cedar Rapids Pridefest Embrace Diversity event set for Saturday
The Cedar Rapids Pridefest committee presents the fourth annual Embrace Diversity at Greene Square Park from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday. The free event features entertainment from jazz folk blues and Latin artists headlined by Jade Esteban Estrada, plus art displays from nineteen local artists and a Pet Pride Contest sponsored by Club Basix.
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Greenwich Village
New York City
Stonewall Inn
Chris Taylor
Cedar Rapids
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Ricky Martin
Jade
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Julie Thompson
Club Basix
Williamsburg Aquatic Center construction proceeds with community support
Corbin Blythe and his brothers helped dig the first hole for Williamsburgs three million dollar aquatic center funded by the Roland and Ruby Holden Foundation and Williamsburg Community Recreation Foundation. The two level recreation complex will be built on city land beside sports facilities and is set to open next June, with a five million dollar recreation center due in fall 2002. Mayor Murray Armstrong expects the centers to attract residents to stay and enjoy new amenities for children and adults. Ruby Holden recalls summers on water slides and hopes her descendants can share the same joy at the new site.
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Williamsburg
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Ruby Holden
Williamsburg Community Recreation Foundation
Sue Norris
Holden Foundation
Norris
Murray Armstrong
Marengo
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