Hiawatha motorcyclist hurt in Cedar Rapids crash
A Hiawatha man, Brett Shakespeare 25, suffered a serious head injury when his motorcycle left the curb and fell in a Hy Vee parking lot on Edgewood Road NE. He was helmetless and hospitalized at St Luke's. police plan further investigation and possible charges. In Marion, vendors are sought for a summer farmers market with dates June 12 July 10 and August 14 in City Square Park.
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Meeting on possible food co op in Marion
The public is invited to discuss establishing a food buying club cooperative at the Marion Public Library from 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday. The Iowa Food Cooperative in Des Moines hopes to expand to the area, linking shoppers with local farmers through online orders and a central distribution point.
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Man charged with arson in Cedar Rapids apartment fires
Erik M. Franks, 29, was charged with first degree arson for setting multiple fires in his occupied apartment building at 430 Jacolyn Dr. SW in Cedar Rapids over the weekend. He was arrested Monday and released after an initial appearance. Fire officials said no Saturday calls to the Jacolyn Drive address, and police logged a burglary report from Franks at about 11:30 a.m.
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Emerson Martin remembered as pioneer heart transplant recipient
Emerson Martin, celebrated as heart transplant recipient no 1 and a pioneer, inspired courage with humor and insight into a future with transplanted hearts. He will be missed but remembered by recipient no 158.
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University of Iowa tests flood prep with HESCO barriers
University of Iowa crews staged a flood preparation exercise behind the Studio Arts building using HESCO barriers to simulate a 500 year flood. Officials aim to stockpile sandbags pumps and barriers and warn students of possible evacuations for Mayflower Residence Hall as spring flooding looms.
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LIFTS Driver Resigns After Leaving Passenger on Bus
A LIFTS bus driver resigned after reportedly leaving a vision impaired rider on a parked bus for two hours in Cedar Rapids. The passenger, en route from dialysis to a care center, was found by staff and returned home. Hardecopf called the incident unacceptable and cited policy violations.
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Coralville Wins Flood Protection Contract For Iowa River Landing
Coralville awarded about a 3 million dollar contract to Wendler Engineering and Construction for flood protection and wetlands park work at the Iowa River Landing site funded by I-JOBS. Work includes barriers east of the Marriott Hotel and a steel walkway to wetlands with an observation tower waterfall and stone path. The project starts later this year.
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Vandalism and theft rise in Cedar Rapids as spring break hits
Cedar Rapids police report 26 criminal mischief cases from Friday to Tuesday, plus 19 vehicle thefts over the weekend. disruption spans 18th to 21st streets SE and nearby blocks. GPS units, stereos, MP3 players and medications are missing. burglaries up slightly. Call 911 or (319) 286-5491 with suspect descriptions.
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