Wax spill burns man in Cedar Rapids apartment
A man identified as Kyle Wagner suffered burns after hot wax splattered on a stove in a southwest Cedar Rapids apartment. Firefighters arrived to a contained stove fire at 310 66th Ave SW around 7 40 p.m. He walked to an ambulance and was taken to Mercy Medical Center then transferred to University Hospitals in Iowa City in fair condition.
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Iowa City
Linn-Mar bids eyed for athletic field project
Linn-Mar school board will review bids for athletic and physical education fields at Linn-Mar Middle School. The project helps spend part of a $25 million bond approved by voters in 1997. Meeting starts at 7 p.m. in the Educational Services Center board room at 3333 N. 10th St. Marion.
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EPA weighs Superfund label for West Des Moines waste site
After two years and $100,000 in study costs, EPA researchers cannot determine how the chemical used in dry cleaning and industrial degreasing solvents entered groundwater near West Des Moines. Officials warn the contamination could spread and threaten public health if not remediated. The agency seeks Superfund designation for the southeastern West Des Moines area.
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Newton Officer Appeals Internet Linked Demotion
The Newton Civil Service Commission will begin hearing the appeal of Officer Paul Bell on Tuesday. Bell was demoted from lieutenant to patrol officer in September for alleged violations of department policy on accessing Internet sites. Gazette staff and wire reports.
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Newton Civil Service Commission
Paul Bell
National Grange to convene in Cedar Rapids dedicate village hall
The National Grange will hold its 135th convention at the Crowne Plaza Five Seasons Hotel in Cedar Rapids from November 12 to 18 with events open to the public. A key ceremony Friday will dedicate an old one room schoolhouse as a Grange hall in the nearby village, linking farmer history and community service.
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Edar Rapids
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Iowa State Grange
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Newton
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Emma Edelen
Rachel
New Grange
Helbling Finds Engaging C R to His Liking
John Helbling of Alliant Energy focuses on alternative energy and market development while active in Cedar Rapids community groups. A Pittsburgh native and Ohio State graduate, he moved to Cedar Rapids 11 years ago with Carol, drawn to arts venues and a strong local arts scene. He supports Goodwill and Junior Achievement and volunteers with Alternative Services and Daybreak Rotary, aiming to help at risk youth and broaden opportunities.
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Cedar Rapids
Alliant Energy
John Helbling
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Pittsburgh
Carol
Columbus
Ohio
John Helbling Named General Manager at Alliant Energy
John Helbling, 52, appointed general manager for economic and market development at Alliant Energy Corp in Cedar Rapids. He will work with the 4 family, including wife Carol, and engage in Junior Achievement of East Central Iowa, travel, art galleries, biking, cross country skiing, and attending symphony and theater performances.
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Alliant Energy Corp
Cedar Rapids
Carol
East Central
Iowa
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