Center Point Man Charged With Reckless Fire and Trespass
Prosecutors charge 58 year old William Hodges of Center Point with reckless use of fire and criminal trespass for allegedly entering Terri Bakers property on March 20 and starting a grass fire. He allegedly tore down trees and brush and left debris. Hodges is scheduled to appear in court today and faces up to 13 months in jail if convicted.
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Marion School Board Keeps Tax Rate at 16.82 for 2005-06
The Marion Independent school board accepted an administration proposal to hold the property tax rate at 16.82 per 1000 for the 2005-06 year. A final vote will follow a 4:30 p.m. public hearing on April 11. The plan avoids tax hikes by cutting 317,500 from the next year's budget, saving a $100,000 home about 8.42, while commercial property would pay 12.15 more.
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Gazette to Publish 13th High School Reunion List
The Gazette will print its 13th annual Eastern Iowa high school class reunion list on May 8. To be listed, submit city, school, class year, reunion date(s), location, and contact details by April 22 via email, fax, or mail to the Newsroom in Cedar Rapids.
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Iraqi boy Rebaz Shamsadeen receives heart surgery at Iowa hospital
Five year old Rebaz Shamsadeen from Iraq played with a ball in a hallway at University Hospitals Iowa City after arriving Dec 30 for a deadly heart defect repair. He had surgery Jan 21 and received a clean bill of health at a Monday checkup aided by nurse Cindy Yerington and Rotary clubs. Army Sgt Corey Johnston, son of Rebaz's uncle, is serving in Iraq and met the family during a mission.
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Iraq
University Hospitals
Iowa City
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America
Cindy Yerington
West Liberty
Army
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Corey Johnston
University Hospi
Iraqi boy Rebaz Shamsadeen heals after Iowa medical rescue
Rebaz Shamsadeen, an Iraqi boy saved by Iowans, remains stable after Jan 21 heart surgery at University Hospitals. Surgeon Dr. Harold Burkhart calls the outcome best possible as ultrasound shows a repaired, smooth blood flow from his aorta to the pulmonary artery.
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Gazette
Iowa City
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Rebaz
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Candace Hooton
Cedar Rapids Students Affected by Colorado Crash
Cedar Rapids high school students and staff mourn an 18 year old Prairie High School senior Sierra Mitchell killed in a crash in western Colorado. Linn Mar sophomore Molly Raim and Marion senior Tara Friedley remain in critical condition after a spring break trip to California.
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Vets say animals neglected at Iowa farm
Two veterinarians testified that hundreds of animals at Olin and Wendy Andrews farm near Cedar Rapids were neglected and needed removal after a March 2 welfare check. The Linn County seeks a judge ruling on neglect and who pays for care, with deputies following up on a malnourished cats complaint.
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the Gazette
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Animal Rescue League of Iowa
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Cedar Rapids
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Deer Crossing Signs Hint at Odd Interstate Disparity
Mike Deupree ponders why deer warning signs differ south and north of Exit 10 on I 380 near Swisher and Shueyville. He jokes about deer behavior and imagines a whimsical dialogue before suggesting broader fixes as deer populations rise.
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