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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 2009
Page
6
A Cedar Rapids woman was robbed of her purse at gunpoint in a First Avenue NE parking lot around 7:40 am Tuesday. Police said she complied with the thief and was treated for minor facial injuries from a broken window. No suspects yet. investigation ongoing.
Four Prairie Middle School students in Cedar Rapids win prizes in the 25th annual Women s History Month contest. Brandon Farr took first in the sixth and seventh grade division, Maddie Fields third, Aaron Christiansen first and Morgan Exline second in Best Essays on Women in Science and Engineering for sixth and seventh grades. The students will be recognized at the State Capitol with a concurrent Iowa Senate and House resolution. March is Women s History Month and Write Women into History invites participation to celebrate and raise awareness.
Olivet Presbyterian Church in Cedar Rapids hosts Olivet FM a free Friday morning program from 9:30 to 11:30 for adults to socialize and learn. Speakers from community resources, activities, and member support are planned with preregistration and childcare on request. Call 319-364-7946 ext 5 for details.
Mayor Jim Solomon fired Police Chief George Morteo after a 4-1 vote citing unacceptable performance. Hundreds filled the council chamber as Morteo, who had served since 2001, expressed shock and support from residents. The mayor declined to explain the cause and said a new chief will be hired soon.
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