Author Archives: Christoph Trappe/United Way of East Central Iowa

About Christoph Trappe/United Way of East Central Iowa

Christoph works at United Way.

Car in fence in Cedar Rapids

Posted June 27, 2011 6:23 pm by Christoph Trappe/United Way of East Central Iowa

Spotted this along First Avenue near Seventh Street SE on my commute out of downtown tonight. Related:Traffic signals without power in downtown Cedar Rapids

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Traffic moving slowly without traffic lights along First Avenue in Cedar Rapids

Posted June 27, 2011 5:38 pm by Christoph Trappe/United Way of East Central Iowa

Lights are currently out near Seventh Street East. Also along A Avenue in the area. Posted from WordPress for Android

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Cedar Rapids morning traffic note

Posted April 5, 2011 6:47 am by Christoph Trappe/United Way of East Central Iowa

I’ve spotted the Police Department’s red Jeep, which is equipped with the speed camera, in the 2600 block of O Avenue NW this morning. The speed limit there is 30 mph. Posted from WordPress for Android

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Cedar Rapids traffic alert: 32nd Street at Center Point Road around 12:45 pm

Posted March 10, 2011 12:46 pm by Christoph Trappe/United Way of East Central Iowa

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Red speed enforcement Jeep

Posted February 14, 2011 10:43 am by Christoph Trappe/United Way of East Central Iowa

Spotted this CRPD vehicle on Interstate 380 southbound north of Highway 30 just now. I had set my cruise at the speed limit going through town. Posted from WordPress for Android

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Interstate 380 southbound at 80

Posted January 11, 2011 7:49 am by Christoph Trappe/United Way of East Central Iowa

Moving slowly. Unsure why. Edits: Appears to be related to traffic volume. Northbound is also slow. On-ramp from 80 is at a near standstill. Posted from WordPress for Android

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Robert Alig reported missing in Ottumwa

Posted December 31, 2010 1:38 pm by Christoph Trappe/United Way of East Central Iowa

Updated at 1:39 p.m. with flyer Alig, 25, was reported missing to the Ottumwa PD, in Ottumwa on Dec 12, 2010, according to the Iowa Department of Public Safety. The Ottumwa Courier posted a story on this on Dec. 29, … Continue reading →

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Snowmobile incident in Linn County

Posted December 26, 2010 7:02 pm by Christoph Trappe/United Way of East Central Iowa

Click below for more: Received Faxes_001.pdf

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Vehicles in Interstate 380 ditches and median

Posted December 25, 2010 10:51 am by Christoph Trappe/United Way of East Central Iowa

Spotted seven vehicles between Hiawatha and Center Point this morning. Four more just north of Center Point and the county line. The roadway, by the way, is clear. Posted from WordPress for Android

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CRPD dog Charger to retire

Posted December 17, 2010 8:15 pm by Christoph Trappe/United Way of East Central Iowa

It was announced at tonight’s Cedar Rapids RoughRiders  game that the police dog is  retiring after six and a half years. “He gets to stay home and sleep all day,” Charger’s handler  said. CRPD and CRFD were taking shots on … Continue reading →

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