Waterloo council member apologizes for his remark
Waterloo Iowa AP reports council member Ron Welper apologized for a flippant remark that drew FBI attention. Mayor Rooff and Police Chief Jennings confirmed federal agents investigated remarks made June 18 at a Housing Authority meeting. Deborah Berry recalled Welper saying, Lets just bomb their houses, in reference to runoff opponents.
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TRACES director to present at Iowa Masonic Library
Michael Luick-Thrams of TRACES will speak at 7 p.m. today at the Iowa Masonic Library and Museum in Cedar Rapids. The program, hosted by the Cedar Rapids Genealogy Association, is funded by Humanities Iowa.
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Flag raising opens C R festival in Cedar Rapids
The Freedom Festival in Cedar Rapids starts with an 8 a.m. flag raising on May's Island and repeats daily for 11 days. A student wins the Freedom Speaks essay contest each morning and readers present on stage. First day includes Salute to Heroes Lunch at Collins Plaza with speaker Doug MacMillan. tickets cost 30. BBQ Roundup runs through Sunday near the U S Cellular Center with varied hours. Admission 2 plus food. Winners receive a savings bond and flag and parade ride. Reading dates listed for winners range from June 27 to July 7 across multiple schools in Dubuque Charles City Cedar Rapids Marion Mechansville and more.
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Freedom Festival schedule features parades, dinners, and shows
The event runs May on Island and Second Avenue Bridge with a flag raising and student essay. A BBQ at city lot by U S Cellular Center charges admission. Salute to Heroes luncheon at Collins Plaza hotel recognizes local heroes with Doug MacMillan speaking. POA Regional Horse Show at Iowa Equestrian Center. festival baseball tournament at various sites. Five Seasons Ski Team show at Ellis Park includes a 24 person pyramid. Call CITYLINE for updates or visit GazetteOnline for details.
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