Family rebuilds after Cedar Rapids flood to celebrate second graduation
Two years after the 2008 Cedar Rapids flood, the Freilingers prepare a new home on a higher foundation and plan Riley’s Prairie High graduation party on July 31. They survived losses, rebuilt with SBA and FEMA aid, and aim for lasting stability.
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Cedar Rapids
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Cedar Rapids Teacher Wins National Math Teaching Award
Matt Miller of Cedar Rapids Washington High School is named one of 103 recipients of the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching. The 35 year old veteran joins a nationwide group recognized for pre college science and math instruction and will receive a 10000 grant, plus an expenses paid trip to Washington D C for an awards ceremony and related events with science leaders and lawmakers. Miller coaches Washington’s math team while serving as a district technology trainer and national board certified educator.
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Sex abuse charge dropped in Cedar Rapids kidnapping case
In Linn County Iowa Keith Elson Jr 54 faces only one charge of first degree kidnapping after a sex abuse count was dropped. He allegedly abducted Amanda Daniel 19 from a Kwik Shop in Cedar Rapids May 17. He is to be arraigned June 22 with a possible life sentence without parole if convicted.
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First Ave
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Linn County
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Tennessee
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