Body of Sally Malacas Found in Cedar Rapids Basement Closet
Investigators released no new details on the Sally Malacas homicide. Her body was found Sunday in a basement storage closet of her apartment building at 3620 12th Ave SW. Malacas, 26, had been last seen Thursday and worked at Heritage Nursing and Rehab Center. Autopsy results were pending. police urge anyone with information to call 286-5400.
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Cedar Rapids
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Cedar Rapids to Host 26th St Patrick’s Day Parade
Three parades are planned in Cedar Rapids with the 26th annual St Patrick’s Day event Saturday at 12 45 PM in downtown Cedar Rapids. About 120 units expected, parade to last at least an hour. Following a Irish music and parade awards gathering at Third Street Theater. Entry forms and info available via 364 0001.
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Sapadapaso.org
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St. Joseph’s
Garden plot signup opens in Ellis Beverly Squaw Creek and Tuma parks
Residents may register for garden plots at Ambroz Recreation Center on weekdays 7 30 a m to 5 30 p m The price is 12 per plot covering Parks Department labor and an 8 lease fee for program administration Call 286 5731 for details and registration location.
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Squaw Creek
Tuma Parks
Parks Department
Ambroz Recreation Center
Mount Vernon Rd
Cedar Rapids police seek help on string of tool burglaries
Cedar Rapids police report seven construction site burglaries since February targeting tools. Trailers and homes under construction were hit. some tools are owner marked. Call Crimestoppers at 1 800 272 7463 with tips. callers remain anonymous and may qualify for a reward.
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Cedar Rapids
Cristy Hamblin
Hamblin
AIDS cases climb in Iowa amid treatment questions
Iowa Department of Public Health data show new AIDS cases rising from 68 in 1998 to 85 in 1999 and 94 in 2000. Experts warn the increase could reflect limited drug effectiveness, better surveillance, and long-term adherence challenges, with concerns over rising infections among women.
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Randy Mayer
Department
Mayer
Iowa
Sarah George
University of Iowa
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Public Health Department
George
Highland PPEL vote fails again in Highland District
In Riverside, Highland Community School District voters rejected a PPEL increase for the third time 534 to 501, jeopardizing a $500,000 construction grant with a 75 percent match. Turnout reached 47 percent. passage would have raised the levy from 33 to 99 cents per $1,000. Acting Mayor Pam Benson won re election in Anamosa with 320 votes.
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Highland Community
Washington County Auditor’s Office
Fire Victims Salvage from Cedar Rapids Apartments
Miles and Rae Lyn Chaplin salvage clothes figures stereo components and furniture from their ruined Cumberland Apartments unit after a weekend fire. Tenants return to 2121 Blairs Ferry Rd NE to recover belongings as Red Cross helps place 36 displaced residents and the building owner weighs rebuilding.
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Rae Lyn
Johnson County tops Iowa HIV AIDS prevalence in 1999
Johnson County records the highest HIV and AIDS prevalence in Iowa with 60.7 cases per 100000 in 1999, while Linn County is 11th with 25.4 per 100000 and the state average stands at 28.4 per 100000.
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Johnson County
Iowa
Linn County
Lindale Theatres to Close Cedar Rapids Second-Run House
Carmike Cinemas confirms Lindale Theatres at Lindale Mall will close after Thursday shows as part of financial restructuring. The six screen venue offered $1.50 children and $2 adults for second-run films, with other Carmike theaters nearby continuing operations.
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Suzanne Brown
Lindale
Lindale Mall
Tim Schwartz
Lindale Theatres
Cedar Rapids
Collins Road
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