Cedar Rapids gateway sign faces fence challenge
Cedar Rapids new I 380 gateway sign 42 feet long 18 foot panel tops downtown skyline and Cedar Rapids name. DOT chain link fence in front limits visibility prompting talks to shift fence grading or elevate sign while city and DOT plan a future southbound gateway project.
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Johnson
Cutler
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Wilson Avenue
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Ron Corbett
Bruce Morrow
SAA Design Group
Morrow
Multiple Iowa residents charged in Cedar Rapids and surrounding areas
Public safety reports list several individuals charged in eastern Iowa cities including Cedar Rapids Marion and Iowa City. Among those named are Gary A. Kuper Joseph Vanda Tyler Albers Chase Alter Rory Schmitt Brandon Novak and Vincent Andreasen with offenses ranging from assault on a peace officer driving while license revoked to weapons possession and hit and run related incidents.
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Holiday Rd
Coralville
L Street
Fifth Avenue
Cedar Rapids
Joseph Vanda
16Th Ave
Trailer
33Rd Avenue
St. Luke’s Hospital
Tyler J. Albers
Muirfield Dr
Willowcreek Road
Mount Vernon
Chase R. Alter
N. Stewart St
North Liberty
Rory J. Schmitt
J Ave
J Avenue
16Th Street
Joseph M. Skidmore
Pawnee Dr
Blairs Ferry Road
Marion
Paul M. Kleinhans-Schulz
Second St
Third Avenue
Brandon J. Novak
Iowa City standoff ends after 13 hours with suspect taken into custody
Authorities say 52-year-old Troy Lee Perkins choked a woman, then pointed a gun at her head during a domestic disturbance at 2586 Bluffwood Lane. Police evacuated the home after learning an 8-year-old and an elderly bedridden woman were inside. Perkins, wanted on three warrants, was arrested on these charges and is jailed on a $20,000 bond.
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Bluffwood Lane
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Perkins
Influ
Iowa City Police
Fear of losing cherished dog keeps man up at night
Dear Afraid, many pet owners face loss grief and the fear of death. Do not spoil present time by worrying about the future. accept life span as part of guardianship. When needed, talk to a veterinarian about support groups and shared experiences with others who understand this pain.
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Abby
Corrections Caption and Title Errors Noted
A corrections notice states a Time Machine caption and Erin Harville's Mount Mercy title were misstated due to an editor error. The Gazette invites feedback on accuracy and provides phone numbers for comments and corrections.
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Dennis Murphy
Erin Harville
Mount Mercy University
Lottery results Iowa Illinois drawings June 24 2026
Iowa Lottery and Illinois Lottery posted the day’s draws with numbers for Cash Game Pick 3 and Pick 4, plus Lucky Day Lotto midday and evening results and a Lotto six-number sum. The extra shot jackpot is listed at 5.6 million dollars.
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Iowa
Illinois
River Levels in Eastern Iowa Report
Eastern Iowa water levels show Cedar River at Waterloo 8.65 rising and Cedar Rapids 7.85 falling. Wapsipinicon at Independence 6.48 falling and Anamosa 13.52 rising. Coralville Pool remains above 695.00. Public notice and engagement forms available from The Gazette for event write ups.
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Conesville
Wapsipinicon River
Independence
Anamosa
Coralville Pool
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