Fire at Lear Corporation plant halts operations in Iowa City
A fire in Lear Corporation's air compressor room stopped operations Sunday afternoon and spread to the second floor west end addition. No injuries were reported. Firefighters arrived by 2:40 p.m. and had the blaze under control by 3:49 p.m. The cause is under investigation and a damage estimate was not available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lear Corporation
West End
Iowa City Fire Department
Iowa City Fire
Jerry Blank
Blank
Lear
Highway 6 E
Sycamore Mall
Second man arrested in alleged home invasion
A second suspect Cory D. Burnett, 21, of Iowa City, faces robbery charges for an Nov. 8 2004 home invasion at 2216 D St. He allegedly helped demand drugs and money, used a lead pipe and handgun, and was held on 25000 dollars bail. Earlier, Jacob D. Baxter, 21, of Clarence, faces first degree robbery and a June trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cory D. Burnett
Iowa City
Burnett
D St
Johnson County
Jacob D. Baxter
Clarence
Harness racing event linked to Linn County fair in Central City
In Central City at the Linn County 4-H Fairgrounds a 6 30 p m harness racing program is to be held July 12. Scott Smith of Ely and his family run a large Standardbred operation with multiple winners and a 2004 national driving percentage high. They emphasize family involvement and season-long horses care as they support Iowa’s harness racing economy through tracks, purses, and breeding incentives statewide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duane Crock
the Gazette
Scott Smith
Ely
Scott
Linn County
Fairgrounds
Central City
Marlene Lucas
Gazette LY
Ivanhoe Road
Cedar Rapids
Mike Smith
Iowa
Mike
Shirley
Debbie Philipp
Walford
Jodi Siamis
Marion
Mount Vernon Road
Siamis
John H. Wallace
Muscatine
Oskaloosa
Humboldt
Sauer Danfoss plant in West Branch still seeks buyer
The Sauer Danfoss hydraulic pump plant in West Branch remains unsold after closing in spring 2004. Cedar County Economic Development Executive Director Steve Lacina says no buyer has been found despite wide interest, with many deterred by the 110000 square foot facility’s extensive amenities. Listed for sale by CB Richard Ellis at 3.9 million, the site attracts firms seeking stand alone operations with all functions under one roof.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sauer- Danfoss
Steve Lacina
Cedar County
Lacina
CB Richard Ellis
Mike Svoboda
Sauer-Danfoss to Close West Branch Plant in 2004
In August 2003 Sauer-Danfoss announced the West Branch plant would shut in March 2004, eliminating about 130 jobs. Cedar County Economic Development Commission said it was seeking a buyer and described the six-year-old high tech facility as very marketable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sauer-Danfoss
West Branch
Cedar County
Newstrack Gazette Office Info for Readers
Newstrack appears on Mondays in The Gazette with follow ups on newsmakers and events. Readers can contact Newstrack at P O Box 511 Cedar Rapids IA 52406 or by phone and email for inquiries and updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Gazette
P.O
Cedar Rapids
GazetteComMunications.com
Dave Rasdal
Dave.rasdal
Mysterious 15,000-pound rock stumps Cedar Rapids farm
A farmer near Boyson Road NE Cedar Rapids discovers a huge rock in a field weighing about 15,000 pounds. The object sparks mystery as no one claims ownership or explains its origin while the field remains farmed around it. Local columnist invites tips to identify the rock’s origin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edar Rapids
Bob Taylor
Balderston Farms
Central City
Boyson Road
Cedar Rapids
Bowman Woods
Alburnett Road
Bob
Randy Balderston
Rasdal
the Gazette
Also Mentioned on This Page
Winning Racing Stable
State Breeders Fund
Newstrack
Cedar County Economic Development
Bob Ald Wood
Ramblin
Central
City
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!