Sirens at Linn Benton Counties Misfire Warn of Anomaly
Linn County emergency officials investigated accidental activation of several civil defense sirens before 8 a.m. They were not triggered by normal controls at locations in Linn and Benton counties near the Duane Arnold Energy Center. A Duane Arnold technician was examining the cause.
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Gazette workshop registration deadline for Getting the Word Out
The Gazette reminds readers today is the deadline to register for the 12th annual Getting the Word Out workshop. Two Cedar Rapids sessions meet at noon on Tuesday and Thursday in The Gazette office 500 Third Ave SE. An Iowa City session is noon Thursday in Old Capitol Town Center 201 S Clinton St. The one hour workshops are free but seating is limited. reserve by calling Linda Cruise at 319 398 8320 or 1 800 397 8212 extension 265 today.
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Railroad work closes Hiawatha North Center Point Rd
North Center Point Road in Hiawatha will close from Emmons Street to Boyson Road for railroad crossing repairs. Local access only with a detour in place. The closure runs Tuesday through Friday.
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News Tips Line With Local Call Numbers
The notice lists phone lines for stories and photos in Cedar Rapids and Iowa City. It provides tips contacts and subscription numbers for readers to reach the newsroom and subscribe to the paper.
Wet harvest at Cedar Ridge Vineyards Swisher Iowa
On a sunny late August morning Elliot Wilson helps pick deep purplish red St. Croix grapes at Cedar Ridge Vineyards in Swisher. Volunteers and local workers prepare nets and crates while birds watch from the hillsides near Interstate 380.
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Vineyard Work Details Highlight Elliot Wilson Life
Elliot Wilson, 22, a Cedar Rapids winemaker and distiller, discusses vineyard harvesting norms at a St Croix grape plot. He recalls boot advice, notes the damp, earthy scent, and describes the picking rhythm, crate handling, and the easy stalk height for St Croix vines.
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Millie Kalish Sees Book Tour For Little Heathens
Millie Kalish 85 returns to Iowa bookstores and libraries with Little Heathens a memoir of growing up on a Garrison Iowa farm during the 1930s The book has dazzled readers across the nation and earned praise from author Elizabeth Gilbert Kalish lives in Cupertino California with her husband Harry and describes the tour as like getting a new puppy
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Mildred Kalish Reading Tour Across Eastern Iowa
Author Mildred Kalish promotes her memoir Little Heathens with appearances at Prairie Lights Books in Iowa City Tilford Middle School in Vinton Barnes & Noble Cedar Rapids and a Garrison Fire Station reception.
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City seeks restitution decisions in college football case
Civil case hinges on January Iowa Supreme Court ruling and forthcoming district court restitution hearing for Greg Coleman. Plaintiffs seek recovery of medical and disability costs tied to an officer injured in 2003 after an incident with a West High football player. If not settled, civil trial set for February 4. Coleman transferred to Montana after 419 rushing yards for Iowa State in 2005 and pledges change after club arrest.
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City Sues Former Cyclone RB Over Medical Costs After 2003 Arrest
Iowa City files suit against Greg Coleman seeking more than 100000 to cover police medical and disability expenses for officer Darin Zacharias injured when Coleman ran from police at a 2003 scene. Officer treated, Zacharias out of work for nearly a year. Coleman faced multiple assault and interference charges but received probation for reduced counts.
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Newstrack Contact Information For The Gazette
The Gazette invites readers to send items for Newstrack on Mondays. Contact details include P O Box 511 Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406 with phone numbers 319 398 8254 and 1 800 397 8212 or email newstrack gazette communications dot com.
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