Roosevelt students premiere new flood inspired piece
Roosevelt Middle School eighth graders will debut a new composition by Michael Sweeney inspired by last June's Cedar Rapids flood. The piece moves from anger to calm and ends with hope as 125 students named the work, choosing On the Edge of Tomorrow.
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Roosevelt Middle School Band Concert At Roosevelt Auditorium
The Roosevelt middle school band performs a 7 p.m. concert at Roosevelt auditorium 300 13th St NW. Admission is free. The group has grown through experience and the piece they perform.
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Iowa City man eats marijuana to avoid charges
G R man 25 of Cedar Rapids faced aggravated misdemeanor counts for third offense marijuana possession after he ate marijuana to hinder police during a traffic stop in Iowa City. Officers found green leafy matter on his shirt and a partially eaten bag in his mouth. Police say the act could not be measured for quantity or effect.
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August trial set for man accused in pacemaker case
Jesse Fierstine, 32, charged with attempted murder and willful injury for attacking his father Charles Fierstine in Delaware County. He allegedly struck him with a flashlight and wood before cutting a pacemaker from the chest. Pretrial conference Aug. 10 and trial Aug. 26. bond set at $750,000. possible 25 year sentence.
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Culver signs bill tightening sex offender release law
Gov. Culver signed House File 676 raising the standard for final hearings to release sexually violent predators to a preponderance of evidence of relevant and reliable data. He also backed penalties for caretakers abusing dependent adults and approved a $1 million Iowa Power Fund grant program for community energy grants from $1 000 to $50 000.
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Vaudt Rules Out 2010 Governor Bid
Iowa State Auditor David Vaudt said he will seek a third term as state auditor and will not run for governor in 2010. He warned the Legislature’s budget plan relies on one time money and could create a $1 billion gap in 2011, while criticizing bonding and spending patterns.
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Des Moines
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