Fire destroys Cedar Rapids home blamed on fireworks area
A two alarm Cedar Rapids fire at 3455 Dalewood Ave SE heavily damaged a garage, second floor, and attic. Fire officials say 51-year-old Jens Eric Rouland discharged 2 inch mortar shells bought locally, leaving a shell in the launch cylinder before the fire started, displacing the residents. The department continues investigating the incident and cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wpilen Mally
the Gazette
Dalewood Ave
Cedar Rapids
Buelow
State Fire Marshal urges firework safety and neighbor cooperation
The State Fire Marshal warns consumers to read directions and avoid aerial rockets in populated areas. Officials say fireworks started a fire near a garage and contributed to two other fires this year. Investigators note juveniles and legality questions may play a role while illegal devices are cited by the Iowa Department of Public Safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fire Department
G Ave
12Th St
Buelow
Rouland
Iowa Department of Public Safety
Bowen lab fire damage estimated at 1.5 million
The Bowen Science Building at the University of Iowa suffered fire damage on June 11 with an estimated cost of 1.5 million to date. Firefighters contained the blaze after about 20 minutes aided by sprinklers. water damage on the first two floors raises the total. Bowens faculty staff and students have been relocated on campus. The cause is believed to be an idle electrical extension cord.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
University of Iowa
Bowen Science
Hayley Bruce
Bruce
Iowa City Fire Department
Bowen Science Building
Newton Rd
Bowen
Tim Ryan to Speak at MUM Fairfield Commencement
U.S. Rep. Tim Ryan of Ohio will deliver the commencement address at Mahari shi University of Management in Fairfield. He will receive an honorary degree at the 1 p.m. ceremony in the Golden Dome as more than 500 graduates are recognized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tim Ryan
Ohio
Fairfield
U.S
Maharishi University of Management
Ryan
Maharishi Patanjali Golden Dome
MUM
Ing
Green Groceries
Congress
Iowa City appoints Kellie Fruehling as city clerk
The Iowa City Council unanimously approved Kellie Fruehling, a 17 year city employee, to become city clerk succeeding Christopher Guidry who resigned after a short tenure. Fruehling will focus on transparency of records and public accessibility starting today with a salary of 87000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Kellie Fruehling
Fruehling
Kingsley Botchway II
Christopher Guidry
Marian Karr
Kellie
Susan Mims
Kirkwood Community College
Gazette publication and subscription notice
The Gazette, published daily in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, provides subscription rates of 8 per week or 416 per year for in state delivery and 468 per year for out of state seven day delivery. Postmaster and customer service contact numbers are listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Third Ave
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Gazette
The
Gazette Company
Gazette Co. Inc
P.O. Box
Telephone numbers in Cedar Rapids and Iowa City
Readable fragments list three phone numbers with area codes 319 for Cedar Rapids and Iowa City plus a toll free 800 line. No names or events accompany the digits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Iowa City
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hermiston
Thegazette
Bowen Lab
Lee Hermiston
Higher Education
Erin
Jordan
Council
Madison Arnold
Maddy
Arnold
Lirect.com
Sycamore Mall
Windil Uy Magic
Matt
Thelongbranch.com
Cedar Rapidstheatres
Collinsron
Baywatch
Tee
Collinsroadtheatres.com
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!