Earthpark Site Decision Looms for Iowa Indoor Rain Forest
The Earthpark project faces a decision on its site with Riverside and Pella as finalists. Des Moines developers back Pella while Riverside questions $25 million in local funds. Earthpark leaders plan a Grinnell meeting and a 12:30 p.m. news conference as construction aims for 2007 with a 2010 opening.
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Waterloo artist Paco Rosic recreates Sistine Chapel ceiling
Aerosol artist Paco Rosic wears a gas mask on yellow scaffolding at 622 Commercial St. as he builds an 81 by 31 foot replica of Michelangelo's Vatican ceiling. He calls it fine art not graffiti, aiming for the next level of graffiti.
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Iowa murder rate down in major cities, statewide drop shown
A Gazette analysis finds fewer murders in Iowa and in Des Moines Cedar Rapids and Iowa City since the mid 1970s. The study notes percent declines reflect national trends, with Des Moines and neighboring cities reporting the highest murder counts in 2005 despite lower rates overall.
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Why the drop in Iowa crime rates
Law enforcement and medical officials explain the drop citing fewer violent incidents and improved medical care saving lives. The report notes Davenport murder rates are higher than Cedar Rapids and Des Moines, with police focusing on high-density trouble areas amid ongoing concerns.
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Cedar Rapids Wal-Mart shooting injures man
Cedar Rapids police investigated a shooting outside the Wal-Mart at 3601 29th Ave. SW last night around 8 03 pm. Lt. Tom Jonker said two groups fled the scene and no one was reported injured at the store. a man later sought treatment at St. Luke's Hospital ER.
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Cedar Rapids shooting prompts public tips call
Police seek information after a non life threatening gunshot wound in Cedar Rapids. The man, not named, was dropped at a hospital by unknown persons and spoke with investigators as staff notified authorities. Contact (800) CR-CRIME with tips.
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