District judge Douglas Russell retires after 15 years
Cedar Rapids reports District Judge Douglas Russell, 66, retires after 15 years on the Sixth Judicial District bench. A Churchill scholar and author, he plans England travel for a conference and more writing while devoting time to family. He will become a senior judge starting in June.
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Wrong-way driving cited in Cedar Rapids fatal crash
Cedar Rapids police say a head on collision at Fifth Avenue and L Street SW occurred when Jonathan Dale 53 of Mount Vernon drove westbound in eastbound lanes. Dale died at the scene while Jennifer Wertz 59 and Thomas Wertz 62 of Cedar Rapids sustained non life threatening injuries. All wear seat belts. Police continue investigation and no charges filed.
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Iowa Lottery Numbers Drawn on Thursday April 30
Iowa results show Pick 3 Midday 5 8 8 and Evening 5 8 2. Pick 4 Midday 5 1 9 8 and Evening 5 0 2 9. All or Nothing Midday 1 3 5 10 11 14 15 17 20 21 22 23 and Evening 1 2 4 6 8 9 11 13 15 19 20 24.
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Community editors invite tips for stories and photos with contact numbers for Cedar Rapids and Iowa City. Call the Cedar Rapids line at 319 398 8254 or Iowa City line at 319 339 3155 or toll free 1 800 397 8212 to share information or submissions.
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Iowa River and Cedar River levels show mixed changes
Readings list multiple Iowa sites with river levels in feet and inches, noting rises at Coralville Pool and Mississippi river segments, while most stations such as Marshalltown Waterloo Cedar Rapids and Dubuque show falls. Several towns including Belle Plaine and Independence report lower water.
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