DEQ asked to investigate sludge discharge into Cedar River
Cedar Rapids officials consider an investigation into allegations that untreated sludge from the Cedar Rapids water pollution control plant has been pumped into the Cedar River. Public Improvements Commissioner Richard Phillips calls for full disclosure as plant workers and the DEQ weigh possible failures and safety implications.
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the Gazette
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Two candidates seek Cedar Rapids parks and properties post
Two more residents joined the race for Cedar Rapids commissioner of parks and public properties. Rich ard Phillips announced he will not seek re election. David M. Hogan of 1436 B Ave NE and John D. Oberthien Sr. of 164 Westview Dr NW filed petitions. Hogan works in the Engineering Department. Oberthien is with Five Seasons Center and former city safety commissioner. The field now totals at least five petition circulators for the position.
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David M. Hogan
B Ave
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D. Oberthien Sr
Westview Drive
Oberthien
Five Seasons Center
Questioning begins for Vick trial jury
Prospective jurors in Linn County hear defense plans to argue insanity or diminished capacity as Ferdinand Vick, 44, faces charges of attempted murder and illegal possession after shooting Officer Mark Fischer on Feb 4 in Cedar Rapids. Jury selection aims to finish this afternoon.
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Cedar Rapids
Linn District Court
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Four-year-old Cedar Rapids boy admits starting house fire
A 4 year old Cedar Rapids boy has admitted setting a bed room mattress on fire at 317 H Ave NW on Saturday. The fire confined damage to the bedroom and the house was unoccupied at the time. The youth also reportedly admitted setting several other fires in the past year and was questioned about a prior fire at his home. He has been referred to the Social Services Department for assistance.
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H Ave
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