Monthly Archives: February 2012

Four injured, one killed in Franklin Co. crash

Posted February 29, 2012 10:28 pm by Emily Busse/SourceMedia Group News

FRANKLIN COUNTY – Four Iowans were injured and one killed in a two-vehicle accident Wednesday. According to the Iowa State Patrol, Raymond Eddy, of Latimer, died in the head-on collision that occurred three miles east of I-35 on Hwy 3 at … Continue reading →

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Hawkeye man dies in semi accident

Posted February 29, 2012 10:03 pm by Emily Busse/SourceMedia Group News

CHICKASAW COUNTY – A Hawkeye man was killed after two semis collided head-on Wednesday afternoon. According to the Iowa State Patrol, 51-year-old Hawkeye resident Randy Lee Strelow died after an oncoming semi crossed the center line and struck his semi … Continue reading →

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Atkins 911 service temporarily unavailable

Posted February 29, 2012 9:36 pm by Emily Busse/SourceMedia Group News

ATKINS – According to Benton County officials, 911 service for land line phones in the city of Atkins is temporarily out of service. County officials said they were alerted to the issue at around 9 p.m. Wednesday, and that another … Continue reading →

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US 18 in Chickasaw County open.

Posted February 29, 2012 7:21 pm by Iowa Department of Transportation

US 18 near Fredericksburg is now open. Source

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27-year-old Cedar Rapids man dies after jumping from overpass

Posted February 29, 2012 6:37 pm by Emily Busse/SourceMedia Group News

CEDAR RAPIDS – Police say the man who died after jumping from the Wilson Ave. overpass Wednesday is a 27-year-old from Cedar Rapids. At about 12:33 p.m., police said the man jumped from the overpass onto I-380, hitting the top … Continue reading →

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US 20/I-35 Interchange now open

Posted February 29, 2012 3:56 pm by Iowa Department of Transportation

US 20/I35 Interchange – eastbound  US 20 to I-35 southbound now open. Source

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Iowa City police handle more drug incidents, make fewer arrests

Posted February 29, 2012 3:31 pm by Vanessa Miller/SourceMedia Group News

Iowa City officers responded to 626 incidents involving drug and narcotic violations last year, representing a 38 percent increase over 2010 and an 89 percent jump in those incidents in the past five years, according to the department’s annual report. … Continue reading →

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Church Burglaries

Posted February 29, 2012 3:00 pm by Waterloo Police Department

Recently, the communities of Waterloo and Cedar Falls have had several churches broken into and items taken.  Area police are asking that churches take extra precautions to prevent further thefts. Be aware of your surroundings. Keep doors locked when they … Continue reading →

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US 18 Blocked in Chickasaw County

Posted February 29, 2012 2:36 pm by Iowa Department of Transportation

US 18 is blocked due to a semi accident near Fredericksburg in Chickasaw County. Expect delays and follow local detour. Source

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Ramp Blocked at US 20/I-35 Interchange

Posted February 29, 2012 2:15 pm by Iowa Department of Transportation

A vehicle crash is blocking the entrance ramp to Interstate 35 southbound from U.S. 20 eastbound near Blairsburg, in Hamilton County. Motorists should use an alternate route. Source

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