Bear Creek probes Cedar Rapids past to locate early settlements
Archaeologists from Bear Creek Archaeology pursue evidence of west and east Cedar Rapids settlements before modern development. Fieldwork since mid October uncovers prehistoric artifacts and potential 9 000 year old projectile points near the Cedar River, with earlier finds on the east side hinting at historic neighborhoods and early industrial workers.
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Bear Creek archaeologists dig for early Cedar Rapids artifacts
Bear Creek staffers search backyard privies for bottles coins and items from Cedar Rapids working class. Stanley and Thompson say patent medicine bottles reveal residents sought care outside doctors. After flood-protection work ends they will present findings to a professional symposium.
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Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids Iowa eyes Uber friendly cab rules
Cedar Rapids mayor Ron Corbett cites Uber as transforming cab service while pushing amendments to local rules to fit the new model. Iowa City Chamber president Nancy Quellhorst touts safety with $1 million driver insurance and six month old vehicles. both cities seek joint regulations as Uber expands in Eastern Iowa after Des Moines launch.
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Public safety data compiled from Iowa East county files
The Log notes information drawn from public safety agencies and county attorney offices in Eastern Iowa. It states that charges are accusations only until proven in court.
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Burglary Charges Filed in Cedar Rapids and Olin
Cole A. Egge of Olin and Jordan L Jaeger of Cedar Rapids face charges for attempted third degree burglary possession of burglary tools and fifth degree criminal mischief stemming from an Oct 27 incident at Add A Space storage on 200 Blairs Ferry Rd Palo. They allegedly cut a storage unit lock and possessed a lock bolt cutters and a crowbar.
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Olin
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Republicans sue over Obama health care funding and timing
House Republicans accuse President Obama of rewriting the Affordable Care Act without Congress. They cite delays to the employer mandate and the allegation that $175 billion in cost sharing payments to insurers were not appropriated, claiming unlawful fund use from Treasury.
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