Tragic Jump Follows Cedar Rapids Teen’s Memorial
Matthew G. Thompson 17 died after jumping from a freeway overpass near the Blairs Ferry Road overpass on I 380. Hiawatha police and hospital officials said he intentionally leaped Sunday and died Monday at St. Luke's Hospital. Thompson lived in Cedar Rapids at the Five Seasons Manufactured Home Community.
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Dylan, sharks and diver boost State Fair turnout
The Iowa State Fair set an attendance record with 985,780 visitors, beating last year’s 978,841. Fair CEO Marion Lucas credited good weather, a sellout Bob Dylan concert, and the Live Shark Encounter with six sharks in a 9,000-gallon tank alongside a diver for driving turnout.
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Delay Granted in HIV Transmission Trial for Dahlberg
Johnson County District Court approved a postponement for 23 year old Aaron J. Dahlberg of Inver Grove Heights Minnesota to March 4 2002 from December 17 2001 due to discovery and pretrial work needing more time. Dahlberg faces charges of criminal transmission of HIV with logistics and scheduling issues cited by defense attorney Leon Spies. In separate items University of Iowa Student Government leaders urge emails to President Mary Sue Coleman protesting Vice President Phillip Jones over student voice and show cancellations.
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Pate skips Cedar Rapids debate as Clancey defends record
Mayoral hopeful Paul Pate cites scheduling conflict and misses the first of two televised forums in Cedar Rapids leaving incumbent Lee Clancey to face other council candidates. Clancey touts a 2.5 percent jobless rate and strong city growth while Pate pledges fiscal accountability amid economic downturn.
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Homeowners Fight Drive Range Move in Marion Area
Marion residents oppose a conditional use permit sought by Indian Creek Investments to relocate the Marion Public Driving Range driveway between the Elkemas home and Indian Creek Elementary School. The plan would place a parking lot behind the Elkemas at 2880 Indian Creek Rd and support eight new houses in the current entrance area. The dispute follows years of neighborhood battles over road placement.
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Rockwell Collins launches major layoff wave in Cedar Rapids
The Cedar Rapids based Rockwell Collins begins a round of cuts affecting about 470 employees this week as part of a plan announced September 25. The company offers four weeks minimum severance plus one week per year, extended medical benefits, and outplacement services.
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Cedar Rapids' music man brings energy to city youth
David Griffin, 33, choral music director at McKinley Middle School, has inspired thousands of Cedar Rapids students with concerts, choirs, and community programs. He started the Cedar Rapids Young Artists Festival in 1999 and leads multiple musical groups while pursuing a master’s degree. Griffin plans to remain in Cedar Rapids, praising the area as a great place to raise a family.
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