Corridor: Zaruba Vehicular Homicide Trial Opens
Larry Zaruba, 48, of Cedar Rapids, faces two counts of vehicular homicide for a July 25, 2004 crash that killed Abby Bowman, 19, in downtown Cedar Rapids. Prosecutors say he may have been driving about 100 mph in a 25 mph zone and was under the influence of drugs. Trial updates will be posted at GazetteOnline.com.
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First Snow May Fall Tuesday In Eastern Iowa
A possible snow event could turn to rain by Wednesday as mild air returns. Meteorologist Mike Bardon notes an overnight snow potential with little accumulation expected. Temperatures will run from the low 40s during the day to the 20s at night, with winds gusting up to 54 mph at The Eastern Iowa Airport and 40 mph at Iowa City Airport, causing some minor tree damage but no serious outages reported.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa
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Iowa City
Curtis Alford Escapes From Halfway House in Cedar Rapids
Curtis Jack Alford, 19, a inmate at the Larry Nelson Center, fled during furlough and did not return Sunday. He is serving a 10 year sentence for willful injury second degree theft voluntary absence and eluding.
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Alford
Larry Nelson Center
Burma-Shave style signs dot Cedar Rapids retirement project
John Nedderman, 50, builds Nedderman Farms retirement community off O Avenue NW in Cedar Rapids. He displays Burma-Shave like rhyming signs created from a list he found, recalling the old advertising run from 1927 to 1963. He aims to attract rural residents to move to the city.
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Cedar Rapids
Nedderman Farms
O Avenue NW
John
American Airlines
Chicago
Coachlike banquet manager leads Rockwell Collins event team
Banquet manager Matt Martin and staff prep at the Cedar Rapids Marriott for a Rockwell Collins vendor event. He emphasizes quick rounds, precise timing, and a team approach from booking through service to impress attendees and support a big suppliers conference in April.
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C.R. Hotel
George C. Ford
Gazette
Edar Rapids
Rockwell Collins
Cedar Rapids Marriott
Allway
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Banquet Manager Matt Martin Ties To Iowa Hospitality Roots
Matt Martin, 44, of Vinton, a Cedar Rapids Marriott banquet manager, shares his rise from University of Iowa hospitality work to Red Lion and Doubletree roles. He discusses team assignments, handling lunch service, and the impact of technology on events. He values Iowa life over Denver traffic.
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Vinton
Marriott
Collins Road
Cedar Rapids
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Cedar Rapids Marriott
University of Iowa
Robin
Iowa Memorial Union
Red Lion
Omaha
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Denver
Iowa
Police chief recovering after accidental shooting incident
Lyle Rusk 57 remains on medical leave and assisted care after being accidentally shot by a fellow officer handling an unloaded gun at Robins Police Station. Acting Chief Andy Humphrey notes the department continues disability insurance and health coverage while evaluating Rusk's condition.
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Christoph Trappe
Gazette
Q. Robins
Lyle Rusk
E. Rusk
Rusk
Mike Hoppe
Robins Police Chief Shot by Supervisor in 2004 Incident
On November 28, 2004 Robins police Sgt. Carol Currans accidentally shot Police Chief Lyle Rusk at the Robins Police Station. Rusk has not returned to work but remains a department employee.
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Newstrack follows up on newsmakers and events
Newstrack surveys recent newsmakers and events with concise updates. This weekly feature highlights prominent figures, key moments, and upcoming developments, providing readers with quick context and credible leads.
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