Cleanup crew wrestles tote from Dry Creek sediments
Marion volunteers Kirk Schobert and John Hanson dislodge a plastic tote buried in sediment along Dry Creek near Thomas Park. The pair from Marion work together to clear the area and note the next annual cleanup is planned for early May 2026.
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Cedar Rapids to issue distracted driving citations under new law
Cedar Rapids police will begin issuing citations for phone use while driving starting Jan 1 2026 with warnings and informational cards. Captain Charlie Fields says the goal is to reduce crashes and save lives though underreporting of phone use in crashes remains likely.
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