Cedar Rapids woman injured in house explosion
A Cedar Rapids home at 1371 20th Ave SW exploded Monday at 6:35 p.m. injuring 64-year-old Diane Barnes who was taken to University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. Neighbors pulled her from the fire after two residents shut off gas and used a dry chemical extinguisher. The blaze, caused likely by a natural gas leak, was contained and investigators are probing the scene.
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20Th Ave
Cedar Rapids
Diane Barnes
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20Th Avenue SW
University of Iowa
Iowa City
Greg Buelow
Barnes
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Fire strikes Kalona Bakery area halting nearby eateries
A weekend blaze near Kalona Bakery forced the bakery and neighboring Kalona Chocolates and Chocolate Cafe to close indefinitely. Fire was reported around 7:50 p.m. Saturday from an alley shared with the Tuscan Moon Grill. State Fire Marshal's Office is investigating the cause. Community support remains strong as shops plan next steps.
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Tuscan Moon Grill
Fifth
Kalona Bakery
Cara Sorrells
Washington County Sheriff's Office
Sorrells
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Kalona Chocolates
Hershberger
Correction notes trash tonnage for 2015 in Gazette
The Cedar Rapids Linn County Solid Waste Agency reports 177252 tons collected in fiscal 2015, correcting a previously published lower figure in an Iowa landfills story. The Gazette invites reader feedback on accuracy and fairness and provides contact numbers for corrections.
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Cedar Rapids
Linn County
Gazette telegraph rates and contact details summary
The Gazette of Cedar Rapids provides subscription rates and contact numbers. Rates include $8 weekly or $416 yearly for in state seven day delivery and $488 yearly for out of state seven day delivery. Postmaster address changes go to Gazette Co. Inc., P O Box 1862 Cedar Rapids IA 52406. General number is (319) 398-8211.
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Johnson County Forum Seeks Hunger Solutions in Coralville
Johnson County officials and nonprofit leaders gathered at the Coralville Public Library for the third annual hunger forum to discuss food insecurity. Panels covered transportation, information access, and fresh produce, with Grow Johnson County and community gardens highlighted as potential solutions. A Thanksgiving in July drive aims to collect 80,000 pounds of food, with online donations and local drop-offs in place.
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Johnson County
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Coralville Public Library
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North Liberty Community Party
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Nick Bergus
North Liberty
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Sara Sedlacek
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Sedlacek
Sarah Benson Witty
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