More patrols in flood areas to deter crime near Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids increases patrols in flood zones with five to six officers at a time to deter theft and unsafe living conditions. City leases space for fire crews near the Central Fire Station as 5,390 homes report flood damage. Residents urge securing vacant properties, winterizing, and documenting belongings to protect homes through winter.
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Fifth Ave
Cristy Hamblin
Hamblin
King
First St. NW
Central Fire Station
Cedar Rapids
Tanya Hopp
Eighth St. NW
Hopp
Brian
Des Moines Gas Prices Cheaper Than Cedar Rapids Iowa City
Gazette analysis shows Des Moines metro gas prices run lower than Cedar Rapids and Iowa City, with 2006 and 2007 data from Oil Price Information Service. Supply issues and competition in Des Moines help keep rates down, while Eastern Iowa markets see higher prices.
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Iowa City
Cedar Rapids
State Metro
Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Oil Price Information Service
Convenience Store Trade Association
Iowa
Tommi Makila
Casey’s General Stores
Rum and Go
Makila
Illinois
Bill Walljasper
Casey’s
HandiMart
Walljasper
Coralville
Metro
David
Dewitte
Gazcomm.com
Automaker bailout faces uncertain Senate support
Senate Republicans like Mitch McConnell question Democratic backing for an auto rescue plan. Only two Republicans publicly support it, with others willing to consider aid under strict conditions. Shelby and Kyl warn using Wall Street funds would delay the industry's collapse.
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Mitch McConnell
Kentucky
Ques
McConnell
Richard Shelby
Alabama
Jon Kyl
Arizona
Wall Street
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