Weekend events roll through Cedar Rapids region
A Saturday full of activity headlines outdoor Bicycle trip by Hawkeye Bicycle Association at 9 a.m. from Greene Square Park and theater shows at Old Creamery Theatre and Cedar Rapids Community Theatre. Oktoberfest at Amana Colonies features German entertainment and parade. Willie Nelson appears at National Cattle Congress in Waterloo. Chili Days at St. Pius X Church runs noon to midnight with Legion Day parade and bands. Cedar Rapids Symphony Pops presents My Favorite Things at the Paramount.
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Robins
Greene Square Park
The
Hawkeye Bicycle Association
Marquetta
Old Creamery Theatre
Garrison
Camelot
Cedar Rapids
Amana
St. Pius X
Council Street
Collins Road
Swisher
Cedar Rapids Symphony Pops
Paramount Theatre
County Refuses to Pay $1700 Bank Subpoena Bill
Benton County Sheriff’s Office balks at a $1,700 charge from State Bank of Vinton for subpoenaed evidence in three cases including the Norman Cruse theft case. The bank billed for copy fees and 35 hours of labor, while state and local agencies say subpoenas are typically free. The board considered sending a letter to the bank but took no action.
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Vinton
Benton County
Sheriff's Department
State Bank of
Peter Wright
Board of Supervisors
Wright
Johnson
Ringling Circus in Cedar Rapids With 22 Bengal Tigers
The 115th Ringling Bros. circus led by Gunther Gebel-Williams comes to Cedar Rapids next week. A morning animal parade starts 10 a.m. Tuesday on 4th Street NE and 1st Avenue, then 3rd Street to A Avenue NE. Performances at Five Seasons Center start 3:30 and 7:30 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday. Tickets at Five Seasons Center Box Office, That's Rentertainment in Iowa City, by phone 398-5340, or by mail. Reserved seats priced 6 7.50 and 9 dollars.
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Gunther Gebel-Williams
Bengal Tigers
Ringling Bros
Barnum & Bailey Circus
Cedar Rapids
4Th Street
C Avenue
1St Avenue
3Rd Street
A Avenue
Five Seasons Center
Iowa City
Cedar Rapids Permits Jump in August for 26 Homes
Cedar Rapids Building Department issued 26 single family permits in August with a total valuation of 1 152 379, more than double August last year. July saw 18 home permits valued at 745 135. Six commercial permits totaled 647 523. Overall 111 permits valued at 2 232 793 and remodeling projects added 1 310 195 across 264 items.
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Cedar Rapids
Building Department
Cedar Rapids man stabbed in neck. two others in accidents
Michael Johnson, 35, of 2529 First Ave SE, was stabbed in the neck in the Washington Avenue SE area and treated at Mercy Hospital in good condition. Earlier, Brett Hill, 23, of 6334 First Ave NW, sustained neck and other injuries after a one vehicle crash on Cedar Rapids 14th Avenue bridge and remained hospitalized in Iowa City. Authorities continue to investigate.
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Cedar Rapids
Michael Johnson
Mercy Hospital
Johnson
First Ave
Washington Avenue SE
Daniel Zimmerman
Leavenworth
Kan
IRS
David Hansen
8Th Circuit Court of Appeals
Zimmerman
Universal Life Church
Brett Hill
University Hospitals
Iowa City
14Th Avenue Bridge
Hill
NFL Players Stage First Regular Season Strike
On this date in 1982 NFL players walked off the job marking the league’s first regular season strike. The stoppage interrupted games and highlighted player discontent over rules and pay.
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National Football League
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National Cattle Congress
Waterloo
Willie Nelson
Regina Huelman
Downton
State Bank of Vinton
Doug Johnson
Circus
SONY
Fantastic Picture
Digital Command Center
Verfu
Darrel
Sony’ TV
Elvinnarney
Rayne He
RCA
Colortrak
GMR
Fagaistereo TV Bc
7Th Ave
Marion
Metro-Iowa
C.R. Man
C.R. Man ‘Good
Formica
Lin
Blairs Ferry Rd
Council St
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