Ephemeral ponds boost local frog habitat near Cedar Rapids
The Cedar Rapids Water Pollution Control Division funded a 1.5 acre pond near the Cedar River to offset wildlife disruption from interceptor work. It hosts frogs and waterfowl habitat, linked to the river, with boardwalks and a small island. Frog walks and surveys by the DNR track species health amid declining habitat.
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Cedar Rapids Water Pollution Control Division
Patterson
Cedar River
Cies
Margaret Walter
Iowa
Walter
Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Stephanie Shepard
DNR
Cedar Rapids
Memmer faces potential ruling on trial strategy and blood evidence
Judge may rule on Memmer testimony about defense strategy and blood on his shoe. Erdahl described cross contamination concerns and a DNA expert's view after lab accreditation issues, noting the expert chose not to testify. Memmer was sentenced to two consecutive life terms amid debate over victim impact statements.
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Memmer
Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation Crime Lab
Erdahl
Iowa
Jonathan Memmer
Johnson County
Brown
Sixth Judicial District
Nancy Baumgartner
Missing Boats Out Today As Search For Brown Continues
The Brown family and Springville community rally as 19 year old Kirkwood Community College student Brown, last seen in Nashville during floods, remains missing. Private boats join officials in the effort while classmates recall his dream to form and produce music.
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Port
Kirkwood Community College
Brown
Nashville
McSpadden
Roger Brown
School of Audio Engineering
Joyce
Jordan Scriver
Springville High School
Iowa Mission of Mercy Opens Free Dental Clinic
The Iowa Mission of Mercy offers free dental care to all without eligibility tests or preregistration. Volunteers treat patients on a first come first served basis at the Cedar Rapids site with contact details and event information provided.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa
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OF Community Credit Union
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