Trial pushed to June 2025 in Adventureland fatal ride case
A Des Moines civil trial over a fatal Adventureland water ride accident is postponed to June 2 2025. Michael Jaramillo 11 of Marion died when a raft overturned on July 3 2021. The suit targets Adventureland Palace Entertainment and others seeking over 107 million in damages amid a massive multi-party case with thousands of pages of evidence. The judge says the delay is not the defendants fault and may move venue from Scott to Polk County.
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Polk County
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Man accused of firing gun outside downtown C R bar
Cedar Rapids police allege Johnny Gonzalez 28 fired into the air outside Rock Bar at 219 Second Ave SE on Saturday night after an incident with a woman. He faces multiple assault counts and other charges. no injuries reported. Bail set at $10,000. initial court appearance Sunday.
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Flaming Lips concert moves indoors in Cedar Rapids
Severe weather forecast forces the Flaming Lips to relocate from the McGrath Amphitheatre to the Alliant Energy Power House at 370 First Ave NE Cedar Rapids. All previously sold 8 pm tickets will be honored at the new venue with seats preserved as much as possible. For box office questions call (319) 731-4510.
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Iowa abortion law in limbo two years after Dobbs ruling
Iowa remains in legal limbo two years after the Dobbs decision as state leaders and courts weigh proposed abortion restrictions. The Iowa Supreme Court will decide on a 2023 six week ban triggering cardiac activity, while advocates warn of worsened maternal care and cross‑state travel. Republican leaders tout the ruling as a pro life advance with continued efforts to tighten access.
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Reynolds
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