Lion cubs born at Bever Park Zoo and other city updates
Louise the lion gave birth to four cubs at Bever Park Zoo with the first at 1 45 p m and the last at 7 30 p m. The litter size exceeds the usual 2 7, and the cubs weigh about 14 ounces each. The father is Lou. A separate Cedar Rapids item notes the disbanding of the Community Council on Prevention of Child Abuse and Neglect and a juvenile purse snatching case involving Isaac Pledge Jr. A fire at 423 J Ave NW prompts demolition talks, with mortgage holder and owner to sign papers to allow razing. The state Supreme Court tied up a related appeal, delaying a juvenile trial.
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Bever Park Zoo
Louise
Leo Prather
Prather
Lou
Community Council On Prevention
Mercy Hospital
Susan Marie Kelley
the Gazette
Iowa Supreme Court
Linn County
Brent Harstad
Isaac Pledge Jr
Fifth St. SE
Jessie de la Mater
J Ave
Ken Anderson
Tony Nemer
Seventh Ave
Anderson
Nemer
Cedar Rapids
Residents seek safety assurances after Atlas fire in Hiawatha
Hiawatha residents packed a city council meeting to demand action after Atlas Chemical Co. fires. They cited past blazes in Marion and concerns about toxic smoke near homes and proposed zoning changes or an ordinance requiring properly designed buildings. The group plans to seek city attorney opinion and submit a petition at the next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlas Chemical Co
Hiawatha
Hiawatha City Council
Atlas
Marion
Robert G. Mally
Fisher St
Mally
Chemical Company
Not Guilty Verdict for Hodges in Brown Derby Assault Case
In Linn District Court Charles E. Hodges, 25, was acquitted after a five hour jury deliberation. The case stemmed from a melee at the L and H Lounge during a July event tied to a grand opening with free beer and barbecue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Linn District Court
Charles E. Hodges
Park Court SE
Hodges
Michael Klappholz
L and H Lounge
Brown Derby Tavern
12Th Ave. SE
Linn
Rufus Lea
13Th Ave. SE
William Eads
Anthony Scolaro
Daniel Morgan
Ninth Ave
Lloyd Humphries
Zen
Leroy B. Ague
Harlan J. Swehla
Edward Williams
Supreme Court
Warren Rees
Anamosa
Williams
Pledge
Morgan
Shawn Franklin
Roy Williams
Second Ave. SE
Neighbors form watchdog group to curb crime locally
Southeast quad residents from 15th to 17th streets and Sixth and Seventh avenues created a watchdog association to deter burglars and vandals. Organizer Mrs. Ray Osterholm said neighbors will watch each other’s homes and involve police, citing Captain Dickerson’s warning of limited officers. The meeting, attended by police for security tips, discussed coordinating neighbor walks and contacting the police for help. A follow up meeting is planned for Sept 17. contact Mrs. Osterholm at 364 7310.
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15Th Street
17Th Street
Sixth
Ray Osterholm
16Th St. SE
Paul) Dickerson
Watchdog Association
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The
Thurs
Harstad
de la Mater
Lowell Forte
Keith Maide
Sixth St. SE
Colleen Ann Marshall
Third Ave. SE
Vicki White
15Th St. SE
Atlas Fire
Bruce
Robert Boyson
American Gem Society
Ags
Goyeon
Jewelr
3Rd Ave
Vanessa Shelton
Gazette
Klappholz
Orville Les Casteel
James Noonan
John Pledge
12Th Avenue
Sixth Street
Noonan
Casteel
D. Joyce Gholson
Ronald J. Kitch
Ruth E. Starr
Charles W. Ensley
Margaret A. Kimball
Angela F. Blanchard
Donna J. Foley
Melissa M. Miller
Patricia L. Pardubsky
Cynthia K. Beer
Wylene C. Loren
Operation Homeguard
Ray Baker
Carlisle Blazer
West
Jean
Thirty Second
Oakland Rd
FBI
Kieck
Thirty-Second
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