A Cedar Rapids man convicted of burglary and given probation, only stayed out of jail about six days before he was arrested again on Sunday for burglary. Charges of second-degree burglary and interference with officials acts were filed against Kwanie Young, 34, Monday in Linn County District Court. He is accused of breaking into the […]
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Zach Johnson ready for today
Zach Johnson began Sunday’s third round at the 144th British Open Championship three behind the lead of Dustin Johnson … and he remains three back going into today after a mostly quiet 2-under 70. “I played great,” Johnson said. “It was a great opportunity but I didn’t really capitalize on my chances.” Johnson parred his […]
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Sunday Night Spotlight: Dochterman discusses Big Ten football
College football is almost here. The Big Ten is holding its media day in Chicago from July 30-31. In this week’s Sunday Night Spotlight, The Gazette’s Scott Dochterman discusses the big stories in the Big Ten, including the three new coaches, Jake Rudock transferring to Michigan and Ohio State’s quarterback situation. (Source)
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National Weather Service: Weak tornado hit Iowa farmstead
OSAGE, Iowa (AP) — The National Weather Service has confirmed that a weak tornado hit a northern Iowa farmstead earlier in the week. The Mason City Globe Gazette reports that the small tornado damaged farmstead buildings and crops Thursday night in rural Mitchell County. The weather service says the tornado had an estimated peak wind […]
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Community rallies for Cedar Rapids teen with severe spinal injury
CEDAR RAPIDS – Friends, family, even strangers are coming together to support a Prairie High School student who lost all feeling in both of his legs following a News Year’s Eve car crash. Spencer Carver is determined to walk at his high school graduation in May 2016. On Saturday evening, hundreds of people turned out […]
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Marion knocks off Solon in Class 3A postseason opener
SOLON – Visiting Marion scored eight unanswered runs and knocked off Solon in a Class 3A District 8 semifinal Friday night, 9-1. David Kuhn allowed just one hit, two walks and an unearned run while striking out eight in seven complete innings for the Indians. Marion took the lead for good when Baylor Fish dropped […]
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Attorneys rest their case in Iowa man’s Hot Lotto trial
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Attorneys for a former lottery worker accused of rigging a Hot Lotto game have rested their case in the man’s fraud trial. The defense for 52-year-old Eddie Tipton presented testimony Thursday for about an hour before resting their case. Closing arguments are scheduled Friday. Tipton, a former information security director […]
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No. 3 Lisbon wins big in district semifinal
LISBON – Third-ranked Lisbon rolled to a 10-0, five-inning victory over Midland in a Class 1A District 8 semifinal Thursday night. The Lions led 4-0 after the first inning, 7-0 after three and ended it with three in the fifth. Lisbon (32-2) will host North-Linn, 4-3 winners over Bellevue Marquette, Saturday night, with the winner […]
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Tough Metro teams begin postseason
CEDAR RAPIDS — Baseball has had a banner season in the Metro this summer. Most of those teams start their quest to claim an actual banner given to Iowa High School Athletic Association state baseball qualifiers. Programs in Class 4A begin substate action, while 3A starts district play Friday. Cedar Rapids Jefferson, Cedar Rapids Kennedy, […]
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Growing Cedar Hills youth center extends program
CEDAR RAPIDS — With the increase in popularity of youth center “House Party,” Cedar Rapids Family Church and Drop Inn Ministries have extended the program for the rest of the summer. Program Director Parnell Davis said the center has changed a lot since opening day last year, when the center only had four kids. “I […]
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