Cedar Rapids teen charged in fatal Cedar Rapids shooting
Cedar Rapids police arrest 14 year old Robert Humbles in the death of 15 year old Aaron Richardson. Police say the suspect was arrested on a first degree murder charge and could face life in prison if tried as an adult. A prayer vigil was held at Redmond Park for Aaron.
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the Gazette
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Cedar Rapids
Robert Humbles
Humbles
Iowa
Jim Slosiarek
Lauren Richardson
Kourtney Clark
Denisha Morrison
Lauren
Redmond Park
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Cedar Rapids police chief laments teen’s death
Wayne Jerman expresses sorrow over the loss of a 15 year old, noting a mother has lost her son and will never have him back. The comment frames a tragic death and parental grief following a local incident.
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Wayne Jerman
Cedar Rapids
Fossil Find Reveals New Human Kin Relative in South Africa
Two amateur cavers guided by Lee Berger navigated a 400-foot descent in a Cradle of Humankind cave to reach a 30-foot chamber dated around 2 to 3 million years ago. They uncovered fossil fragments and a substantial bone and teeth cache buried in ancient clay suggesting a new human kin species.
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Lee Berger
Iowa students show slight gains but more districts fail NCLB benchmarks
The Iowa Department of Education reports modest increases in proficiency on Iowa Assessments across fourth eighth and 11th grades yet more schools and districts are labeled in need of assistance under No Child Left Behind. State leaders criticize the law's evaluation process.
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Iowa
Iowa Department of Education
Val Dolezal
Cedar Rapids Community
Development near cemetery halted amid flood disaster aid debate
In Cedar Rapids and Robins, a small Robins Cemetery sits within Knollwood Park where half an acre of land faces a surge of new homes. The state and city spar over its historic value as federal disaster funds for flood recovery finance nearby housing.
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