Fire at Cedar Rapids apartment set injures eight
Cedar Rapids police say an early morning fire at Northview Apartments 126 Harriet Ave NW was deliberate. The blaze forced evacuations as residents escaped by ladders and an infant was thrown to a man on the ground. Eight people were hospitalized for smoke inhalation and a woman suffered a likely broken leg after a fall from a third floor window.
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Fire causes severe damage at Cedar Rapids complex
Firefighters arrived with half a dozen engines and other emergency vehicles to battle the blaze at a three level six unit complex built in 1975. Police say the hallway started the fire and investigators have not ruled out arson. Smoke alarms alerted residents and no injuries are reported.
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Cedar Rapids Survey Notes Gains in City Services and Vibe
Cedar Rapids shows improved quality of life and public spaces in a National Citizen Survey. Mayor Brad Hart and Council members praise progress since 2016 as 55 of 130 items score higher, with gains in city government confidence, customer service, downtown vitality, public spaces and recreation programs.
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Jade Arocha
Cedar Rapids road concerns rise in Paying for Progress survey
The Gazette reports Cedar Rapids residents view road repair as the top issue, with positive views on street progress rising to 36 percent in 2018 from 30 percent in 2016. Flood control and safety shifts also appear, while the city continues the Paying for Progress program with an $18 million annual budget.
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Milestones in Sundays Gazette notice line
Milestones section of Sundays Gazette invites readers to learn more by calling two numbers. The listed contacts are (319) 368-8873 and 1-800) 397-8212 for further information.
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