Bank Robberies Shake Cedar Rapids Within Half Hour
Police report two bank robberies in southeast Cedar Rapids within 30 minutes on Friday. The Community Savings Bank on Mount Vernon Road SE and the Iowa Community Credit Union on Fourth Avenue SE were robbed by a black male suspect, both fleeing on foot after displaying a handgun. The first wore a black ski mask, black sweatshirt and white pants. the second wore a ski mask, black hooded sweatshirt and blue jeans. No new information was available Saturday.
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Tuesday night forum in District 4 runoff
The Gazette sponsors a 7 to 8 p.m. candidate forum for District 4 City Council runoff challengers Chuck Wieneke and incumbent Chuck Swore at the Coolidge Elementary School library. Moderator Mark Bowden will take audience questions ahead of the December 4 election.
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Chuck Wieneke
Coolidge Elementary School
First Ave
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Mark Bowden
Cedar Rapids
Woman Arrested Over Pseudoephedrine Purchases in Iowa
Mary Louanne Haynes of Birmingham Iowa was arrested on suspicion of buying 24000 milligrams of pseudoephedrine in two 30 day periods this year. She was booked into Johnson County Jail and released on her own recognizance. Logs show 9600 mg purchased March 1 to March 9 and 14400 mg from April 9 to April 20 at Coralville Wal Mart Hy Vee and Walgreens pharmacies.
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Mary Louanne Haynes
Birmingham
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Haynes
Wal-Mart
Coralville
Iowa City
Washington
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Hy-Vee
Walgreens
Rest in peace Effort seeks to locate ancient burial sites in Iowa
The Burials Program directs state and federal protection for 150 year old remains. Iowa lists over 1,500 documented ancient burial sites, from Effigy Mounds to newly found mounds in Linn and Johnson counties. The program plans documentation and management to shield sites from development and advises planners to seek notice before disturbing earth.
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Owa
John Doershuk
Iowa
Shirley Schermer
Office
State Archaeologist
University of Iowa
Iowa City
Marquette
Linn
Johnson Counties
Schermer
Robin Lillie
Doershuk
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Caucus Confusion Scrutinized by Political Columnists
Todd Dorman examines the Iowa caucus debate noting critics call caucuses arcane and confusing while defenders argue the process still channels participation. He contrasts caucus rules for Republicans and Democrats and questions public engagement versus primaries.
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