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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 03, 2004
Page
9
A man was shot Sunday night at 2621 Johnson Ave NW in Cedar Rapids. He was taken to Mercy Medical Center by ambulance. Detectives processed the scene and checked two parked cars while police pursued details. No suspect or witness information was released.
Iowa City City Council will hold a public hearing at 5 15 p m in Council Chambers 410 E Washington St on creating a downtown special taxing district. The plan seeks about 200 000 yearly from a 2 per 1000 assessed value property tax within the district bounded by Iowa Avenue Gilbert Burlington and Capitol streets. Four council members will vote due to downtown business conflicts.
One person died at the scene and another was injured when a westbound vehicle overturned in the eastbound lane along Highway 151 near Stone Road in Springville. The deceased driver’s identity was not released and an unidentified passenger was airlifted to University Hospitals in Iowa City.
Rural residents seek relief from roadway dust by coating rock roads with calcium chloride oil and seal coats. Linn County reports 2003 usage figures and pricing while private firms like M and K Dust Control offer lignin sulfonate treatments.
Local researcher Marge Schloeman McDowell disputes claims about Grant Wood’s Young Corn site. She cites evidence placing the scene south from Lenox Cave Cemetery near Cedar Rapids, honoring Linnie Schloeman, and notes Wood’s actual Stone City period was 1932 to 1933.
The 2000 arson homicide of 20 year old Kurtus Miller at 845 Cross Park Ave Apt 3B remains active with no confirmed suspect. A pending lawsuit by Miller’s widow against landlord Southgate Development Co. moves toward a Oct 18 trial over alleged inadequate fire protections and maintenance.
Newstrack appears on Mondays with follow ups on newsmakers and events. Readers can write The Gazette in Cedar Rapids to share questions or tips and contact Doug Beach at gazettecommunications or via email for editor input.
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