Daily Archives: July 9, 2010

Police bust man who was driving while on meth in Cedar Rapids

Posted July 9, 2010 4:27 pm by Jeff Raasch/SourceMedia Group News

Update with photo at 4:27 p.m. CEDAR RAPIDS – A man was arrested Thursday afternoon after police say he drove through northeast Cedar Rapids while he was on methamphetamine. Michael Brecht, 27, of Cedar Rapids, did not stop when an officer tried … Continue reading →

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Police arrest man who was naked, drunk on Cedar Rapids deck

Posted July 9, 2010 4:23 pm by Jeff Raasch/SourceMedia Group News

Update with photo – 4:23 p.m. CEDAR RAPIDS – When police rolled up to Michael Teply’s house Thursday afternoon, they found him standing on his deck, naked and intoxicated. Neighbors reported that Teply was naked around 3:25 p.m. at his home in … Continue reading →

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UI asks FEMA to reconsider art museum funding

Posted July 9, 2010 4:22 pm by Diane Heldt/SourceMedia Group News

IOWA CITY — The University of Iowa is asking the Federal Emergency Management Agency to reconsider its decision not to fund replacement of the flood-damaged Museum of Art. “We think we have a good case and we’re going to take that … Continue reading →

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6th Judicial District swears in newest judge

Posted July 9, 2010 4:18 pm by Trish Mehaffey/SourceMedia Group News

IOWA CITY – Paul Miller became the newest 6th Judicial District judge Friday as he was given the official oath of office and his daughters “robed him” for the first time in the Johnson County Courthouse. Miller had a little … Continue reading →

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Linn County hopes to sell downtown Witwer Building by year’s end

Posted July 9, 2010 4:14 pm by Rick Smith/SourceMedia Group News

CEDAR RAPIDS – Linda Langston, chairwoman of the Linn County Board of Supervisors, said this week that the county hoped to sell its flood-damaged Witwer Building in downtown Cedar Rapids by the end of the year. At one point, a … Continue reading →

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New Sixth Judicial Judge Paul Miller

Posted July 9, 2010 4:05 pm by Jim Slosiarek/SourceMedia Group News
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Black Hawk County in Disaster Proclamation

Posted July 9, 2010 4:00 pm by Mike Wagner/SourceMedia Group News

From Media Release from Governor’s Office DES MOINES – Governor Chet Culver today issued a disaster proclamation for Black Hawk, Jasper and Lyon counties in response to recent flash flooding. The disaster proclamation authorizes the implementation of the State Individual … Continue reading →

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Linn County Board of Supervisors to Hold Town Hall Meeting in Lisbon July 14

Posted July 9, 2010 3:50 pm by Linn County

LISBON, IA — Linn County residents are invited to attend a town hall meeting with the Linn County Board of Supervisors on Wednesday, July 14 in Lisbon to discuss county-related initiatives. Representative Nate Willems will also be present. The meeting … Continue reading →

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More than 400 say good-bye to parade accident victim

Posted July 9, 2010 3:40 pm by Molly Rossiter/SourceMedia Group

SPRINGBROOK — The family of Janet Steines released this statement following her funeral on Friday (07/09/2010): “Today, we celebrated the life of a very beautiful, loving and caring wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, aunt and friend, Janet Steines. “Janet’s wonderful … Continue reading →

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Man was arrested 47 times in Cedar Rapids before fatal brawl

Posted July 9, 2010 3:30 pm by Jeff Raasch/SourceMedia Group News

UPDATED ON 7/9/10 with statement from family of Dustin Davis: The family of Dustin Davis, 35, of Commerca, Ga., the man who died after being injured in a July 6 fight in Cedar Rapids, said Davis moved to Cedar Rapids … Continue reading →

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