Freedom Festival Opens With Barbecue Fanfare In City
The 13 day Freedom Festival begins today amid downtown barbecue aroma. Cedar Rapids firm sells securities to the public for the first time, aiming for continued strong growth. Ex Hawks wrestle at Olympic trials in Texas but Lincoln Mellravy is the lone Lincoln entrant with a No 1 seed.
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Coralville Lake Stores Water as Town Sees Permit Rise
An official notes growth in housing construction permits citywide while Coralville Lake holds more water than usual to buffer potential drought. Details, 1B and 2B.
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Wisconsin Sets 1992 Smallmouth Limit on Mississippi
Wisconsin imposes a 1992 size limit on smallmouth bass in Mississippi River waters boosting fishing prospects. The measure affects anglers and outdoor enthusiasts as state authorities enforce new catch rules to protect bass populations.
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Iowa lifer freed after judge finds plea error in 1990 murder case
U S District Judge Mark Bennett voided Elias Wanatee's 1990 first degree murder life sentence, ruling his defense failed to secure proper plea terms. Wanatee could plead to second degree murder after the misrepresented cooperation requirement, with the handling of the plea offer found insufficient.
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Vets panel backs bonds for stadium
Cedar Rapids city panel endorses a special August election to approve a 4.8 million bond for a new 14 million stadium at the Veterans Memorial site. The plan would raise a 30 cent levy for four years, funding the project with state grants and private donations.
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Dogs barred at Marion by Moonlight park events
Marion police enforce a 100 foot pet ban near the pavilion during Moonlight concerts at City Park. Officers request pets be kept on the north sidewalk while allowing leashed dogs in other park areas. Fines reach 100 dollars or 30 days in jail. Local residents push for a broader ban following a dog bite incident.
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Goldin offers 10000 to settle Cedar Rapids restitution
Cedar Rapids council hears that Steve Goldin former Lisbon mayor and bribe admitted Intertrade case seeks to settle debt with 10000 now instead of 30 monthly payments totaling about 19600 over 50 years. Attorney says family funds could cover payoff once court approves. Goldin not present and declined comment.
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