City drops plan to buy used Singapore helicopter for police
Public Safety Commissioner David Zahn said the city will not add the 1990 Bell 206L-3 helicopter to the police fleet after an inspection in California revealed the craft was misrepresented. The city would have recovered a $50,000 deposit and seeks a similar model at a similar price, current fleet includes two Vietnam War era copters.
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Four firms bid to update Cedar-Iowa River Rail study
Four consultants bid to update the 1995 Cedar-Iowa River Rail Corridor feasibility study. A decision is due by mid October as Cedar Rapids and partner communities seek 13.59 million in federal funds for a 16.3 million project with a 3.26 million local match. The plan links Cedar Rapids, Iowa City and the Amana Colonies.
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Coralville Man Stabbed After Argument Outside Landscaping Firm
Coralville police say Jeffry C. Smith 34 stabbed Steve Martin four times in the back near Carew Landscaping on Highway 6 after an argument. Smith was intoxicated with a 0.232 blood alcohol level. Martin required stitches. Both men lived on Second Street.
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Coralville
Smith
Steve Martin
Carew Landscaping
Highway 6
Ron Wenman
Second St
Iowa
Martin
Solid Waste Agency to spend 1.66 million on Site 2 traffic project
Cedar Rapids Linn County Solid Waste Agency plans $1.66 million for Site 2 landfill traffic flow upgrades and seeks proposals for a possible Site 2 waste transfer station. Marion Mayor warns of new lawsuits over annexation linked permits while the agency counters.
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Gazette
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Linn County
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County Home Road
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Karmin Bradbury
Rathie Construction
Pilot killed in home built plane crash near Keokuk County
Experienced pilot of a single seat home built aircraft died in a crash near White Pigeon Airport northeast of North English. The crash occurred near 232rd Avenue and 110th Street in northeast Keokuk County. Authorities have not released a cause or identity.
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North English
White Pigeon
232Rd Avenue
110Th Street
Keokuk County
Bobby Ratliff
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District 5 Candidate Reflects on Roles and Experience
A district 5 candidate outlines a varied career as a teacher, business owner, and manager, noting both leadership and subordinate roles to emphasize practical insight for public service. The statement frames adaptability and broad exposure to real-world challenges.
Alice United Methodist marks 125 years of service
Alice United Methodist Church in rural Linn County near Center Point celebrates its quasquicentennial with a 10 am worship, noon lunch, balloon release, and 2 pm program. The event honors long‑time members Lola Barrick and Frank Barrick and others who helped build the church community over 125 years.
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Center Point
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Frank Barrick
Doug Vie Marian An Vierh Kirk
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Rural Center Point
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