Cedar Rapids Veterans Day to Feature Nation’s Largest Flag Display
Cedar Rapids will host what is believed to be the nation’s largest Veterans Day flag display with 300 flags donated by veterans’ families. Officials say volunteers began erecting flags in downtown areas including the Czech Village, with ceremonies planned in Cedar Rapids and Marion.
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Cedar Rapids
Korea
Vietnam
Peter Teahen
Memorial
Czech Village
Committee
St. Joseph’s School
Marion
American Legion
Salute of Flags Committee
F Ave
Hanford American Legion Post 5
VFW Post
Ralph Podzimek
Amvets National Bugler
VFW
Marion American Legion Post 298
City Square Park
Tom Tauke
R-Iowa
Richard
Nash murder charge lowered to second degree in January trial
Cedar Rapids man David T. Nash faces a second degree murder charge for the Sept 24 shooting death of Paul L. Harrelson outside Nash’s residence. Trial is set for Jan 8 in Linn District Court. bail reduced to 25000 while Nash remains in jail. Authorities say Harrelson approached with a pistol after an argument.
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Nash
David T. Nash
Cedar Rapids
Paul L. Harrelson
Linn County
Denver Dillard
Linn District Court
Harrelson
17Th Ave. SE
Sewer work may slow traffic on Blairs Ferry Road
Drivers on Blairs Ferry Road west of I 380 may face delays for two weeks due to the 12th Avenue storm sewer project in Hiawatha. The road will stay open as contractors urge alternate routes when possible.
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Blairs Ferry Road
12Th Avenue
Suspect Chokes Deputy With Handcuffs After Traffic Stop
Deputy Ray Pierce arrested Michael S. Dunn after stopping a speeding vehicle on Edgewood Road. Dunn, jailed for assault with intent to harm, third offense drunk driving and speeding, used cuffed hands to choke the officer. Cedar Rapids and Hiawatha crews aided, Pierce treated and released.
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Linn County
Ray Pierce
Edgewood Road
42Nd Street
Pierce
Michael S. Dunn
Center Point
Dunn
Sheriff's Department
Hiawatha
Cedar Rapids
St. Luke’s Hospital
Linn
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Marion High School
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Jack Lorence
Marilyn Webber
George Lovejoy
Linn-Mar
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Marion High
Marion Post
Post 298
Post Building
Hartland Express
Iowa
Marion and
Hiawatha’s
Marion Public Library
Ord
Suave Suede
Catherine
American Express
Visa
Vtherines Stout Shoppe
Lindale Square
Younkers
Lindale Mall
Mont Ogset
Smith-Gates
Nursery & Garden
Dindale Mall
Wood Rd
Iowa City
Chicago
National
Britt Airways
Marshall
Roc-Lon
Younker
Westdale
Marilyn
Lindale
Laura
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