Deputy's first weeks on job end with icy river rescue
Washington Iowa Deputy Brandon Hamilton, 25, started his post 2 1/2 months ago with the Washington County Sheriff's Office. A truck rammed his SUV during a snowstorm, injuring him lightly, then he fell into an icy English River while photographing a stolen safe. Rescued by a bystander, he returned to work and is reported doing fine.
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Washington County
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Mysterious Cedar Rapids sewer leak finally fixed
After two years a buried 24 inch hole opened by a 1960s pipe was sealed in Cedar Rapids. Crews used a camera to locate the site hidden under brush and reattached a permanent cap and stone buffer. City officials expect improved water quality and lower sewer bills as the system no longer strains from the flood era influx.
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Simplesiare
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Acker
End of Cedar Rapids area sub 40 degree streak near
The Gazette reports Cedar Rapids area may end a 91 day sub 40 degree run as highs reach the upper 30s. Weather officials note the streak at The Eastern Iowa Airport broke a 1977 78 record, with Iowa City and Marion sites providing context to historic measurements and flood risk easing as melt begins.
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Steve Gravelle
Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Harry Hillaker
National Weather Service
Iowa City
Hillaker
Marion
Marion budget hearing eyed as tax rate to fall
Marion residents face a nearly 2 percent city tax reduction next year, lowering commercial and industrial taxes while homeowners see a slight rise due to state rollbacks. The city plans to maintain services without higher taxes and will growing property valuations. A public hearing is set for 7 p.m. at City Hall.
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Marion
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Cedar Rapids
UI to withhold fellowships from 14 grad programs
The University of Iowa will hold back fellowship funds for 14 graduate programs for a year to review viability and decide on future admissions. Some programs may admit fewer doctoral students or merge. elimination is not the stated aim, but restructuring is possible. The move affects new fall admissions while current students keep funding.
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