Stop sticks needed to halt Linn County chase
... used a deflation strip to puncture the pickupa s tires at E Avenue and Stoney Point Road NW on the edge of Cedar Rapids, but it continued traveling east for more than a mile. It stopped at E Avenue and Weaver Road NW. The driver, Thomas W. ...
Publ.Date : Fri, 30 Jul 2010 18:49:44 GMT

Six things to do this weekend
... downtown Manchester, www.manchesterragbrai.com Now through August 7 Nearly 1,270 horseshoe pitchers are in Cedar Rapids for the National Horseshoe Pitchers Association World Tournament. Spectators are encouraged to attend. Keep an eye on reigning ...
Publ.Date : Fri, 30 Jul 2010 18:49:31 GMT

Cedar Rapids stabbing victim identified; no arrests yet
Posted on Jul 30, 2010 by Christopher Pratt . Shannon Coleman UPDATE: Police have identified the man they say was stabbed Thursday nightA insideA a Cedar Rapids apartment building.
Publ.Date : Fri, 30 Jul 2010 18:49:03 GMT

Landlords of Linn County suing Cedar Rapids over new rules
... 24, 2001. (Jim Slosiarek/The Gazette) The Landlords of Linn County, a group that represents most landlords in Cedar Rapids, has filed a lawsuit against the city of Cedar Rapids. The lawsuit seeks to either change or eliminate the latest city ...
Publ.Date : Fri, 30 Jul 2010 18:48:46 GMT

This date in Kernels alumni history - " July 30, 1994
Posted on Jul 29, 2010 by Admin . On July 30, 1994, Chili Davis (Cedar Rapids Giants - 1978) was 2-5 at the plate with a pair of HR including a grand slam, seven RBI and scored two runs in the Angels 14-4 win over the Rangers. Chili Davis, a ...
Publ.Date : Thu, 29 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT

Lorraine M. Healy
... Legion Auxiliary. Lorraine enjoyed golfing, bowling and sewing. Surviving are a son, Dan (Shirley) Healy, of Cedar Rapids; a daughter, Jo-El (Virg) Lopez, of Farley; seven grandchildren, Dana (Troy) Nogelmeier, of Ely, Greg (Joey) Brown, of Des ...
Publ.Date : Fri, 30 Jul 2010 16:23:00 GMT

Homicide material witness now in custody
... Des Moines Tribune for 32 years. I previously covered the same beat for the Ottumwa Courier, Clinton Herald and Cedar Rapids Gazette. Graduate of Northern Illinois University School of Journalism. You can reach me at talex@dmreg.com .
Publ.Date : Fri, 30 Jul 2010 14:45:51 GMT

Cedar Rapids suspect considers insanity defense
Cedar Rapids, Ia. - Court documents show a man accused of kidnapping and sexually assaulting a convenience store clerk in Cedar Rapids plans to use an insanity or diminished responsibility defense.
Publ.Date : Fri, 30 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT

continue reading
Posted on Jul 30, 2010 by Steve Gravelle . Dean Jones of Cedar Rapids holds up his Nook, an electronic book reader sold by Barnes & Noble bookstores, which currently diplaying a PDF of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.
Publ.Date : Fri, 30 Jul 2010 10:53:21 GMT

Technology fails speeder crackdown in Cedar Rapids
Technology failed as police attempted to maintain their stepped up enforcement of speed laws on the major highways through Cedar Rapids on Thursday morning.
Publ.Date : Fri, 30 Jul 2010 08:32:50 GMT

Crews Respond to Garage Fire in Covington
Firefighters are responding to a fully engulfed garage fire in Covington, northwest of Cedar Rapids.
Publ.Date : Fri, 30 Jul 2010 08:01:00 GMT

Anderson Wins Iowa Open 12 and under Championship
The Iowa Open tennis tournament is underway in Cedar Rapids. The 12 and under girls final matched a couple of Cedar Rapids players.
Publ.Date : Fri, 30 Jul 2010 08:00:06 GMT

Man Stabbed at Cedar Rapids Apartment
A man is in the hospital tonight after being attacked at a Cedar Rapids apartment complex around 7:30 p.m. The injured man was taken to St.
Publ.Date : Fri, 30 Jul 2010 07:59:49 GMT

Bicyclist Sustains Head Injuries Following Collision with Vehicle
... in the accident and was taken away by ambulance for care at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics., said Cedar Rapids Police Sgt. Daniel Jabens. She was wearing a helmet. According to police, the driver of the vehicle was apparently ...
Publ.Date : Fri, 30 Jul 2010 07:59:44 GMT

Police Look to Unemployed Teens to Explain More Criminal Mischief Calls
" When school is out, Cedar Rapids police say they expect more calls to come in involving teenagers.
Publ.Date : Fri, 30 Jul 2010 07:59:30 GMT

Shooter Still At Large In Bever Avenue Shooting; Three Others Arrested
... back to the area around 9:30 p.m. when another disturbance was reported. They arrested Nevin M. Baker, 25, of Cedar Rapids; Benjamin Harper, 22, of Birmingham, Ala. and Ray A. Robertson, of Iowa City. All three are charged with interference with ...
Publ.Date : Fri, 30 Jul 2010 07:59:29 GMT

UI fan creates 'tailgating machine'
Hawkeye fan Bill Rieckhoff of Cedar Rapids has created what he says is the ultimate 'tailgating machine' -- a Winnebago motor coach complete with multiple flat screen televisions, gaming systems, beer taps and full food service capabilities.
Publ.Date : Fri, 30 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT

Arrests for July 30
... Monday, July 26, at 210 Sixth St. in Coralville. Clare Marie Haight, 18, of 5650 Kirkwood Blvd. Apt. G in Cedar Rapids was arrested for drunken driving at 3:30 a.m. Sunday, July 25, at Madison and Burlington streets in Iowa City. Kenny Emilio ...
Publ.Date : Fri, 30 Jul 2010 07:00:00 GMT

Man leads deputies on chase through Linn County
Police say a Cedar Rapids man faces several charges after leading authorities on a chase through Linn County.
Publ.Date : Fri, 30 Jul 2010 06:59:35 GMT

Iowa counts its homeless
... counting the people in shelters. But Joe Zito, a homeless advocate with the Abbe Center for Mental Health in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, said officials have to get an exact number. That means counting the people who sleep outside, too, and that's more ...
Publ.Date : Fri, 30 Jul 2010 05:58:21 GMT