Linn County clears trail land dispute with Benton and Buchanan counties
A special Linn County meeting resolved ownership of Cedar Valley Nature Trail segments outside Linn County. Board members argued over liability and timing but supported continuing the trail to attract federal funds and tourism. Officials plan to transfer out-of-county sections to other entities within years.
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Iowa group to discuss scientific creationism in Cedar Rapids
The Iowa Freedom Foundation will sponsor a next week forum in Cedar Rapids to explain scientific creationism in public schools and report on conservative efforts to include creationism in science curricula. Panelists include pastors Gilbert Dawes Gary Boe Allen Van Cleve and John Gossman. Nicky Stanke will moderate. The event is open to the public.
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Cedar Rapids suit targets firefighters over infant death
Kenneth and Judith Boivin sue the city of Cedar Rapids Fire Department and three firefighters for 1.5 million alleging negligence in cardiopulmonary resuscitation and equipment use after their 5 month old daughter Wendy died following a 911 call. The case names Robert Salasek David E Cosgrove and Rick D Scofield. The suit seeks 1 million for the infant's estate and 500 thousand for the parents. Wendy was born in Park Ridge Illinois and moved to Cedar Rapids in 1981.
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Linn County weighs Highway 150 options with state aid
Linn County supervisors discussed funding Highway 150 east of Center Point with Iowa DOT official Robert Henely. They considered paying 50 percent of paving costs and potential state financing for a few years, aiming to decide next week.
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North English man charged in cocaine case
Thomas E. Hansen aged 26 faces two counts of delivery of a controlled substance after Cedar Rapids Metro Narcotics Unit arrested him Thursday following a drug sale tip. Officers found about one half ounce of cocaine and a pound of marijuana in a green Army bag and a .38 caliber handgun in his waistband. Hansen was released on promise to appear.
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