Lights Across Cedar Rapids kicks off Red Cross Month
The north side of the APAC building in downtown Cedar Rapids will be lit tonight from 7 to 10 30 p m to symbolize humanitarian relief as Red Cross Month begins. Vandals slashed tires on 11 tires across 10 cars at Jim Miller's Buy Right Used Cars and on two fleet cars nearby. The prior weekend 19 vehicles at Abbe Center for Community Health and Linn County Public Health had tire damage.
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Red Cross
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Buy
Third Ave
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Corey
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Linn County Public Health
11Th St. NW
Cedar Rapids man jailed after cattle prod assault at Ashton Place
Billy Hiatt, 26, of Cedar Rapids, remained jailed on assault causing bodily injury and parole violation charges after allegedly attacking Robin Krabill, 19, with a cattle prod at 620 Ashton Place NE Apt 101 shortly after 10 p.m. Tuesday. The weapon reportedly left a distinct mark on Krabill’s hamstring. bond set at $12,000. Both residents of the Ashton Place address. Relationship details unavailable.
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Linn County
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Auditor Johnson Drops Bid for 3rd District Nomination
State Auditor Richard Johnson said he is quitting his campaign for the Republican nomination in the new 3rd District. He cited fundraising challenges and a distracted electorate after terrorist attacks. Des Moines attorney Stan Thompson appears set to be the Republican nominee against Rep. Leonard Boswell in the 3rd District race that includes Des Moines.
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U.S. House of Representatives
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Des Moines
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Diona
Davis City
Dean Receives Subpoena in Anthrax Investigation
Dr. Norman Cheville of Iowa State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine said he received a government subpoena in late January as part of the anthrax inquiry. The college complied, with the request focusing on anthrax strains held over the years.
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Iowa State University
College of Veterinary Medicine
Norman Cheville
Doctor downplays fallout study Iowa cancer deaths
Iowa clinicians say federal fallout data should not alarm residents. Dr. Charles F. Lynch of the State Health Registry notes Iowa cancer rates align with national trends and that tobacco and radon pose larger risks than fallout from nuclear testing. Kevin Teale of Public Health adds tracking challenges.
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Iowa
Lynch
Kevin Teale
Home Depot revises Cedar Rapids store design
The Home Depot modifies its First Avenue SE store plan in Cedar Rapids prompting a return to the City Planning Commission and City Council for review due to neighborhood objections. The changes do not affect the June demolition and construction schedule.
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Home Depot
First Avenue SE
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City Council
Vern Zakostelecky
Zakostelecky
Heavy Snow Forecast for East Iowa
Meteorologist Donna Dubberke of the Davenport National Weather Service says much of East Iowa, including Cedar Rapids and Iowa City, could see up to 8 inches of snow as a winter storm moves in this afternoon.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa City
Iowa
Snowstorm targets Cedar Rapids area with up to 8 inches
The National Weather Service warns of a late afternoon to Saturday snow event bringing up to eight inches in Cedar Rapids and nearby towns. Lows will be in the mid teens and highs in the upper 20s as forecasts emphasize unusually moist, fluffy snow that may blow around.
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Hillaker
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Grandma speeds into racing dream in a silver sports car
Cedar Rapids grandmother Carole Gauger, 64, known as Speedy, plans SCCA events this summer in a Honda convertible with plate SPEEDY2. She grew up around racing with Bill and Midge Kessel, trained horses, and wants to trade paint at Hawkeye Downs, carrying a lifelong love of fast cars.
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Rusty Wallace
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Cedar Rapids
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Midge Kessel
Iowa
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Squire
Frankenmuth
Mich
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