Daily Archives: May 1, 2010

Child welfare records released by DHS

Roger Munns, spokesman for the Iowa Department of Human Services, released the following today in the child welfare case of Antwuan Williams Jr., who died in 2008: The prosecutor has given us clearance to release our case files on the … Continue reading

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VIDEO: Missing Stop Sign at Rural Iowa Intersection

This is F Avenue and Rogers Road in Linn County on May 1, 2010, around 6:40 p.m. A Linn County Sheriff’s Office dispacher said somebody will check on the sign.

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GOP gubernatorial hopefuls attack Culver, each other

By James Q. Lynch   CEDAR RAPIDS — Three Republicans hoping to win their party’s nomination for governor came out swinging – at the incumbent. Before it was over they were taking pokes at each other with former Gov. Terry … Continue reading

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Maifest draws a crowd in Amana

The beautiful weather brought out a crowd to Maifest in Amana on Saturday, May 1. The event included a parade, Maipole dancing, demonstrations and Taste of Amana and Touch of Europe in Festhalle Barn. Maifest continues Sunday, May 2, with … Continue reading

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Suspect arrested in Iowa City theft, chase

UPDATED: 1:17 p.m. May 11, 2010 note: A previous version of this story had listed Jess M. Davis as the suspect. The correct name is Jesse D. McKeanen. The error was a result of an error from a University Heights … Continue reading

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Prison on lockdown following injury of guards in fight

FORT DODGE– Following the assault and injury of three guards Friday night, officials have locked down the Fort Dodge Correctional Facility. According to a statement from the Department of Corrections, the incident began at around 9:39 p.m., when a guard was punched … Continue reading

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PICTURE: It Must Be Garage-Sale Season

This cell phone picture was taken just before noon on May 1, 2010, at 26th Street and O Avenue NW, Cedar Rapids. For a map of garage sales click here.

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The Clean Up is On in Cedar Rapids

HIAWATHA – Forever is a mighty long time but Jan Axtell of Cedar Rapids said seeing trash pile up along the interstate has bothered her for years. “We are really trying to bring businesses into Cedar Rapids and we’ve got … Continue reading

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