Splash pads open in Cedar Rapids amid heatwave
The Cedar Rapids Parks and Recreation Department says splash pads at Cleveland, Daniels, Hidder, Jacolyn, Noelridge, Redmond and Time Check parks will operate daily from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. through Sept. 12. Former Speaker Newt Gingrich will speak at a Kirkwood luncheon, sponsored by the Republican groups, with tickets $50.
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Bolin Townes Named Cedar Rapids Postmaster
Sandra Bolin Townes is named postmaster in Cedar Rapids replacing Jackie Cook who left for Des Moines. She began with the Postal Service in 1983 at Scotch Grove and was an operations programs analyst at the Western Area Office in Denver. She holds a BA in business management from Upper Iowa University and is a graduate of the Postal Service advanced leadership program.
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Trial date set for three accused murderers in Cedar Rapids
Three defendants Denem Null Gabri el Taylor and Jo hven Lee ages 17 17 and 20 charged with first degree murder in the January killing of Kevin Bell at 113 First Ave SW Cedar Rapids have had their trials rescheduled to August 23 with a pretrial conference on August 6 in Linn County District Court Null is alleged to have fired the fatal shot. Iowa City. University of Iowa alumni John and Mary Ann Colloton of Coralville donate 100000 to UI College of Public Health for discretionary use by Dean Sue Curry as part of a 15 million capital campaign for a new building and program support. The 47.7 million facility on the former US International Center site is due for completion in fall 2011.
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DNA Collected in Linn County Kidnapping Case
Keith Elson Jr. 54 of 1400 Seventh Ave SW is charged with first degree kidnapping in the May 17 abduction of Amanda Daniel 19 from Kwik Shop. DNA hair and clothing samples were taken after his arrest and hospital release. Daniel was treated and released. store security has been increased for graveyard shifts.
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Eight Vangent workers plead not guilty in records case
Eight of nine former Vangent employees charged with exceeding authorized computer access pleaded not guilty in U S District Court. The ninth defendant Gary Grenell remains abroad with a July 2 court appearance set. Trial scheduled July 6 for all. Authorities say the Obama student loan records were accessed between 2007 and 2009 at the Coralville call center.
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City Hall move debated as council chambers eyed at Vets Building
City officials weigh returning the City Council chambers to the Veterans Memorial Building or using the old federal courthouse on First Street SE. Mayor Corbett prefers the Veterans Memorial Building, with a decision expected after tonight’s meeting.
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