Gas leak evacuates Cedar Rapids Wal-Mart customers
A construction crew struck a gas line behind Wal-Mart at 2645 Blairs Ferry Rd NE, prompting evacuation of 100 to 150 people. Firefighters detected a small gas reading. MidAmerican Energy sealed the line and the store reopened 45 minutes later. This marked the third leak in a week in Cedar Rapids, with nearby homes evacuated in other incidents.
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Sunrayce 99 ISU car places fifth in solar race
Iowa State's PriSUm Phoenix solar car finished fifth overall in Sunrayce 99 with an 82 mile final leg from Ocala to Orlando in 3 hours 32 minutes 38 seconds at 23.20 mph. Missouri-Rolla won unofficially, completing Washington DC to Orlando in 56 hours 11 minutes 44 seconds at 25.34 mph. ISU's best Sunrayce finish to date.
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Police dog Gallo in Iowa City to receive bulletproof vest
Police Chief R J Winkelhake said donations surpass the $900 needed for Gallo the 2 year old German shepherd's bulletproof vest. Excess funds will cover other items and upkeep. the drive began with a $150 gift from a Brownie troop and grew as a local couple added $500, with more gifts following. Gallo polo handler Officer Ron Gist began on the streets in January.
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Man caught cutting roof during burglary attempt
Police responding to suspicious noises at a Walden Court condominium found 24 year old Sergio Lopez cutting a hole in the roof. He was arrested for attempted burglary after officers arrived around 3 45 a.m. A 1 foot square hole and damaged vent pipe were observed. Lopez cooperated but offered no explanation of his intent.
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Freedom Fest Events Bring Tae Kwon Do, Theatre, Band
The lineup includes the National AAU Youth and Adult Tae Kwon Do Championship at Five Seasons Center with weighins and clinics for coaches and officials, a Gurney Grand Prix beds race, Grant Wood a one man show at Cedar Rapids Public Library, a Cedar Rapids Municipal Band concert, and Kernels baseball against Burlington Bees with ticket prices and CITYLINE contact details for updates.
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Cedar Rapids leads Iowa growth in 1990s census gain
U S Census Bureau figures show Cedar Rapids up 5.3 percent since 1990 to 114 563 residents as of July 1 1998. Marion climbs 16.4 percent to 23 777, while Des Moines and others lose population in the decade with Des Moines down to 191 293.
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Iowa City Cedar Rapids Coralville Population Shifts Noted
Iowa City grew 19 percent to 60 897, Cedar Rapids dropped from 177th to 182nd in national city rankings, while five of the 10 fastest growing among Iowa's 33 largest cities lie outside Des Moines. Coralville rose 22.6 percent to 12 688 from 10 347. Smaller Cedar Rapids area cities also show gains.
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Council OKs amended plan for NE district in Iowa City
After six hearings and debates, the Iowa City Council unanimously adopted a slightly amended Northeast District plan guiding 690 acres of residential development south of Interstate 80 east of Hickory Hill Park north of Court Street. The council also approved a revised bus route schedule adding a west side loop and service to National Computer Systems and other stops, with Saturday service starting at 6 am and a projected $6,000 yearly extra cost funded from operations.
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Neighbors win reprieve for older C R home
City Hall pressure yields delay for near century old residence at 1564 Third Ave SE in Wellington Heights. Floyd Conroy, former minister, credits Parks Commissioner Dale Todd with buyback talks and a possible restoration plan by Robert and Penny Grafton, while neighbors push to keep the house standing.
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Fire damages strip mall. eight of ten reopen Tuesday
A Cedar Rapids strip mall at 3200 16th Ave SW saw eight of ten businesses back in operation Tuesday after a Monday night fire at M and M Comics CD s and Role Playing Games. Zeeshan International Grocery was closed by health officials due to smoke damaged foods.
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