City crews brace for crest as Cedar River projections rise
Cedar Rapids workers rushed flood preparations near Czech Village as the Cedar River rose from 11.11 to 12.14 feet on Sunday evening. The National Weather Service projected a crest above 16 feet by Tuesday, with 16.5 feet seen as a major flood stage. Crews numbered over 50, installing flood protection, bagging sand and closing several streets including A Street SW. Residents were urged to monitor river levels and expect minor traffic disruptions in New Bohemia and Czech Village.
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Third Street SE
Fourth Street SE
New Bohemia
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Czech Village
Otis Road
Fish Court
Old River Road
Manhattan Park
Ellis Road
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21St Street
Public safety: family remembers son lost in pond accident
Jill Kasparie reports on Brandon Vogt, 13, who drowned last August in the Atkins pond near Benton County. His parents Tina and Sean Vogt recall his bright smile and big dreams while urging outdoor caution. They released balloons, shared cake, and continue coping through small steps and reminders to watch out for each other.
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Benton County
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Tina Vogt
Brandon
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Vogt
Sean Vogt
Iowa City to Offer Youth Police Academy for Teens
Iowa City Police Department opens applications for a free Youth Police Academy for ages 14 to 17 from August 4 to 8. Twenty teens will be selected. days include City Hall sessions and field trips to Johnson County Jail and UI Department of Public Safety.
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Johnson County
Citizen’s Police
Iowa City
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Youth Police Academy
R.A. Mebus
City Hall
Highway 6
Mebus
University of Iowa Department of Public Safety
Doug Hart
Hart
Police Department
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Gazette Co. information and subscription rates
The Gazette is published daily at 501 Second Ave SE Cedar Rapids IA 52401. Periodicals postage paid Cedar Rapids. Subscription rates: carrier seven dollars per week, three hundred sixty four dollars per year, seven day delivery. Out of state delivery three hundred eighty eight or four hundred sixty eight dollars per year. Postmaster address changes to Gazette Co Inc P O Box 511 Cedar Rapids IA 52406. Subscription service and general numbers provided.
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