Baby-sitting leads Cedar Rapids woman into New Yorker story
Mae Smart, an 83 year old Cedar Rapids resident, is featured in a New Yorker piece titled An Old Woman's Story. The feature recounts her life with husband Harvey who died in 1941 and her role as a longtime babysitter near 30th Street SE. The piece notes her daily routines and the personal history that brought her to the magazine page.
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Roosevelt Lofts reopen after flood renovation downtown
The former Roosevelt Hotel, now Roosevelt Lofts, has 96 affordable units with 20 occupied and 10 more rented as of the restart. A ribbon cutting is set for 9 30 a m on October 6. Margaret recalls Mae and the hotel’s social salon days and hints at future local storytelling.
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Regional Roundup Ricky Patten Faces Possession Charge
The complaint alleges Ricky Patten, 41, of Grundy Center, knowingly possessed the material between January and July. If convicted, Patten faces up to 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.
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Greyhound racing to continue in Dubuque
The Dubuque Racing Association and the Iowa Gaming Association announced a five year contract ensuring greyhound racing continues in Dubuque. The agreement aims to stabilize racing operations and regional gaming interests.
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Mount Vernon picks Second Avenue for new fire station
After months of debate the Mount Vernon City Council chose the Second Avenue site for a new fire station in a unanimous decision on Monday night. The Second Avenue location was recommended as more central and accessible and was favored in a local survey. Construction could start in the spring and the station might open by winter 2011.
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Trial moved to Dec 14 in rest stop death case
First degree murder trial for Peter Riggs 32 of Columbus Nebraska is rescheduled to December 14 in Iowa County District Court. He is accused in the May 29 shooting death of Jeffrey McAdam 46 a maintenance worker at an Interstate 80 rest stop. A Johnson County sheriff deputy arrested Riggs about three hours after the shooting. The sheriff said Riggs had the handgun used in the shooting when arrested. A pretrial hearing is set for November 29.
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Grundy Center Man Charged With Possessing Child Pornography
A Grundy Center resident faces charges of possessing child pornography authorities said. The case involves filing, investigation, and potential legal proceedings in Grundy County.
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Local foods eyed for Iowa City school lunches
Iowa City school district expands Farm to School efforts with a $4,000 grant from the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship. The grant funds a Farmer Fair and an elementary school assembly as program kickoff with panelists including Heather Widmayer and local food allies hosting tonight at the public library.
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Farm to School Panel Tonight At Iowa City Library
A panel at the Iowa City Public Library Room A from 7 to 8 30 p m will discuss the new Farm to School chapter. Diane Duncan- Goldsmith notes challenges and opportunities in adding local produce to menus and plans to start with local apples while avoiding local meat for safety. Experts share success stories and how to get involved.
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Woman delays demolition to save bat colony in flood zone
Ajai Dittmar persuaded Cedar Rapids officials and a contractor to pause the planned demolition of 1422 First St NW for about six weeks to relocate up to 300 brown bats roosting in the dilapidated home. Plastic barriers allowed the bats to fly out without returning, and after the house was demolished, she observed no bats escaping, indicating a successful relocation.
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