Vehicle break ins rise with warmer weather notes
The report links warmer months to higher car thefts, citing three break ins at Ellis Marina and one at Ellis Park in 30 minutes. Cedar Rapids and Iowa City see spikes with May thefts rising from December figures. Police attribute the trend to more people outdoors and urge not leaving valuables in sight.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa City
Joe Hanrahan
Hanrahan
Gazette
Lynn M. Tefft
Iowa City Mayor Naomi Novick Cited on Bizarre Bat Incident
In Iowa City, Mayor Naomi Novick described a strange bat sighting as officials investigated unusual wildlife behavior near public spaces. No injuries were reported and authorities urged residents to avoid contact with the animal.
Mayor Naomi Novick Seeks Bat Removal Rescue by Police
In Iowa City, Mayor Naomi Novick enlisted the Police Department to remove a bat from her home after the animal shelter was closed. Officer Ralph Cox immobilized the bat with a broom, then placed it in a coffee can and released it outside. Animal Control confirmed police handle after-hours animal calls.
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Lynn M. Tefft
Johnson County
OWA
Iowa City
Naomi Novick
Novick
Mullin Ave
Ralph Cox
Cox
Iowa River
Lynda Barnhart
Sandbaggers battle flood in Ames as I-35 closes
A slow moving storm drenched central Iowa, flooding streets and forcing sandbagging around Hilton Coliseum in Ames and the closure of Interstate 35 between Ames and Story City. Record river levels threatened Squaw Creek and the South Skunk River while Riverside Manor sought volunteers.
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Gary Thompson
Ames
Squaw Creek
Iowa
Associated Press
Hilton Coliseum
Story City
Story
Hamilton
Boone
Hardin
National Weather Service
Johnston
South Skunk
Paul Livingston
Riverside Manor
U S children rank high in reading test tied to Finland
Washington AP reports U S students place second overall behind Finland in a 32 country study on reading comprehension. Fourth graders outperform most peers while ninth graders trail Finland. results vary by race parental education and family structure with notable gaps.
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Washington
National Center For Education Statistics
Richard Riley
Thomas Jefferson
Germany
U.S
Finland
Sweden
France
Canada
Portugal
Kathy Echave
Woman Writes on Life and Gutsy Generation
Viola Rogers of Strawberry Point discusses life as a senior citizen in her book The Gutsy Generation. She covers topics from doctor visits to driving and sex, reflecting a frank, wide ranging style. A WWII B 17 visit to Cedar Rapids triggers memories of a previous flight for two men. IES Utilities weighs buying plutonium based fuel from the U S government.
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Viola Rogers
Strawberry Point
Cedar Rapids
IES
IES Utilities
U.S
Yeltsin seeks general backing for run off vote
In Moscow Boris Yeltsin pressed retired General Alexander Lebed to back his bid in a presidential runoff. Lebed hinted at organizing security and crime strategy, while Zyuganov warned Lebed against aligning with Yeltsin as Russians decide between reform and nostalgia.
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Yeltsin
Moscow
Boris Yeltsin
Russia
Alexander Lebed
Kremlin
Gennady Zyuganov
Zyuganov
Lebed
Chechnya
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