Fire destroys mobile home. seven displaced in Cedar Rapids
A mobile home at 75 Summer Circle NE burned last night, leaving three adults and four children unharmed but homeless. Fire reported at 10:24 p.m. and under control by 11 p.m. total loss. Nearby Cedar Rapids Public Library blue book drop also notes location updates and civic events.
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Explore 2009 Gazette event guide seeks submissions
The Gazette invites community and organization events for the Explore 2009 calendar. Submit online at www.iowa.com/calendar or mail to Explore Section Cedar Rapids. Deadline is April 10. section distributes May 10 with The Gazette. For ads call 319 398 5822 or 1 800 397 8222.
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Woman loses dog in Cedar Rapids house fire
In Cedar Rapids, a Friday morning fire at 527 20th St NE damaged a house owned by Pamela Bassett. Fire officials said a dog died in the blaze while Bassett, who lived there with her birds, was not injured but evaluated.
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Cedar Rapids
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Gazette
Fire damages two story home. neighbor describes scene
Investigators suspect a coffee pot started the blaze at the yellow two story house. Bassett, inside the first floor den, heard popping and saw flames reach the second floor as firefighters arrived. The home, garage, a car, and siding were damaged.
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Iowa City schools seek to reopen contract talks for $6 million cut
Iowa City district aims to renegotiate its three year bargain with the Iowa City Education Association to trim $6 million over two years. Superintendent Lane Plugge says staff cuts are likely while the union cites protections for teachers and timing concerns as July 1 raises loom.
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Ex-girlfriend shot. man charged with attempted murder
Robert Krogmann, 50, of rural Manchester, is charged with attempted murder after a Friday morning shooting at 1435 165th St south of Dundee. The 48-year-old victim was hospitalized after the incident. she was in stable condition as of last night. The suspect was arrested near his home on 1621 155th St after the shooting, with the Division of Criminal Investigation assisting.
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Cedar Rapids Woman Wins $30,000 Hawaii Trip on Ellen
Sarah Shonka aged 23 formerly of Cedar Rapids won a 30 thousand dollar trip for two to Hawaii on Fridays Ellen DeGeneres Show. She will travel with Kenny Segin to a nine day Hawaii package featuring a five star resort shopping spree and a helicopter tour. Shonka looked forward to swimming with dolphins and surf lessons during the trip.
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