Corridor Fire at Cedar Valley Park Deliberately Set
Cedar Rapids fire officials say a Monday afternoon blaze at Cedar Valley Park was intentionally set. A toilet paper roll burned in the men’s restroom. flames emerged from the structure at 2250 Blakely Blvd SE as firefighters arrived around 1 05 p m. The fire started above the restroom door frame and spread to the rafters before crews knocked it down.
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Linn County inaugurates News to Know recovery e newsletter
Linn County will launch a News to Know e newsletter to share timely flood recovery progress with the public. The weekly update will post every Friday on the Linn County website www.linncounty.org to improve communication about recovery efforts.
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Hugging saint Amma returns to Coralville this week
Mata Amritanandamayi popularly known as the hugging saint arrives in Coralville for free programs at the Marriott Conference Center. She last visited in 2007 and her embrace is believed by many to have healing properties. Schedule includes 10 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. today and 7 p.m. Wednesday at 300 E Ninth St.
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Recycling option opens at Habitat ReStore
The Cedar Valley Habitat for Humanity ReStore opened a satellite recycling center at 725 N Center Point Rd Hiawatha. Recyclables are accepted Tuesday through Saturday from 9 am to 5 pm including white paper newspaper corrugated cardboard scrap metal plastics printer cartridges and phone books. Proceeds support housing in Linn and Benton counties.
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Iowa City delays city manager search until new council seated
Iowa City will postpone a permanent manager search until January when the new council is seated. Interim support from Dale Helling is favored as three council seats face fall elections. Mayor Regenia Bailey and others call the current leadership capable and urge patience.
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First Linn County Drug Court graduates honored in Iowa
Five participants completed 12 to 18 months in Linn County Drug Court program begun in 2007. District Judge Fae Hoover-Grinde led the ceremony with praise for the team and for graduates including Corrina Todd and Rhonda Butler who celebrated stability and sobriety.
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Mackie
Cedar Rapids public forum on district facilities and flood recovery
The Cedar Rapids school district holds a public forum from 4 to 7 p.m. today in Jefferson High School band room to collect input on facilities planning and flood recovery. Three forums remain with Aug 27 and Oct 20 dates to discuss options and progress. Administrative offices moved to a temporary modular campus at Kingston Stadium. Taylor Elementary was damaged but is repaired and reopening in August.
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