Fire victim in critical condition after Cedar Rapids blaze
Connie Allman remains in critical condition at University Hospitals Iowa City a week after a basement fire that started when a leak from adhesive fumes ignited. Larry Starr, her partner, describes smothering flames on her clothing after pulling her to safety. He vows not to lose her as she endures surgeries and treatment.
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Allman
Johnson Ave
All
Amana
Pleasure Island
White
Hillcrest Residence Hall
Gerry Ambrose
Ambrose
East Buchanan students send heartful music video of sympathy
Third through fifth graders at East Buchanan Elementary School Winthrop Iowa created a video to express comfort and solidarity with New York City after a terrorist attack. Ninety one students sang in the gym while cue cards urged viewers to smile look up as they shared the refrain Now we are thinking of you and We all feel your sorrow.
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Gazette Northeast Iowa Bureau
Winthrop
New York City
East Buchanan
Showtime
Iowa
Iowans Create Video From Student Poems In New York Show
Iowa students in Aurora Quasqueton and Winthrop wrote poems that became lyrics for a two song video with Mary Schubich composing the music. Fifth graders performed choreographed moves and formed a US flag with placards while expressing support for friends in New York City.
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Kinzlee Gage
Kallie Hainline
Megan Goodken
Laura Halford
Amber Sprague
Emily Young
Mary Schubich
Independence
Raphy
United States
Aurora
Quasqueton
Winthrop
Iowa
Melanie Slattery
New York
Brown
The
Red Cross
Costumed suspects sought in J C stabbing
Iowa City police search for a helmeted man and a woman in a cheetah costume after a bar stabbing on Dubuque Street. James Reid, 20, was stabbed during a struggle involving a costumed patron who reentered the bar. The suspect fled south on Dubuque Street. police request tips.
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Erin Jordan
Iowa City
S. Dubuque St
James F. Reid
Reid
Mike Brotherton
Brotherton
Dubuque Street
Linn Court News Linn District Court Misdeed Actions
Linn Court News reports Linn District Court actions on domestic assault and drunken driving cases. Jeffery L Butler and Tam Nguyen had assault charges dismissed or reduced. Michael Vander Heiden and Ernest Ganzeveld related case details appear. Kathryn Trea Erik Columbus Susan Manley faced guilty pleas or fines for drunken driving. Donald Yerington was acquitted after a jury trial.
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Cedar Rafijws
Linn District Court
Jeffery L. Butler
16Th St. SE
Butler
Deniece Smith
33Rd Avenue
Marion
Tam L.T. Nguyen
First St
Thu
Michael W. Vander Heiden
Vander Heiden
Ernest Ganzeveld
20Th Avenue SW
Fense
Trea
Erik A. Columbus
East Glen
Susan L. Manley
First Ave
Donald C. Yerington
Northview Place
Nude dance show probe in Iowa City sparks complaint
Iowa City police investigate a one night show billed as Men of Texas World Tour Ladies Night Lockdown at Gateway One Center. Reported as featuring nude male dancers and simulated sex acts with audience members, with admission between 15 and 40 dollars and alleged illicit alcohol sales.
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Wild Style Entertainment
Planet X
Gateway One Center
Highway 1
Coralville
Pleasure Island
Christopher White
Iowa
Fifth St
African American History Museum to train volunteers in Cedar Rapids
The African American Historical Museum and Cultural Center of Iowa will train volunteers for an oral history project interviewing Cedar Rapids African Americans and civil rights participants. Session runs Saturday 9 am to noon in Westdale Mall Community Room. contact Susan Kuecker at 396-6942. Funded by the Greater Cedar Rapids Community Foundation.
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Cedar Rapids
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