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Jane Kelly's experience rare on US appeals court

Thu, 16 May 2013 13:26:35 -0400

IOWA CITY, Iowa - Jane Kelly will become a federal appeals court judge Friday with an unusual background that supporters say makes her a perfect fit for the job and a potential U.S. Supreme Court candidate someday.

Iowa cellphone, Internet service problems reported

Thu, 16 May 2013 10:01:08 -0400

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa - Service is being restored to some areas of eastern Iowa that experienced disruptions of cellphone and Internet connections.

Cedar Rapids closely watching river nitrate level

Tue, 14 May 2013 15:20:04 -0400

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa - The city of Cedar Rapids says it is closely monitoring the nitrate level in the Cedar River because it has reached one of the highest concentrations ever recorded.

Recalling 2008 raid, immigrants call for reform

Fri, 10 May 2013 17:08:12 -0400

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa - Recalling the devastating consequences suffered by workers and families affected by a 2008 immigration raid at a kosher slaughterhouse in Iowa, immigrants marked the five-year anniversary Friday by calling for reforms to prevent similar, wide-scale deportations in the future.

Drawings outline vision for Cedar Rapids mall plan

Wed, 08 May 2013 14:58:16 -0400

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa - The developer has released a master plan and conceptual drawings for a $90 million plan to redevelop Westdale Mall in Cedar Rapids.

Adults, children displaced by Iowa apartment fire

Mon, 06 May 2013 18:28:34 -0400

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa - The American Red Cross is helping more than a dozen people displaced by an apartment fire in Cedar Rapids.

It's a puzzle: Why isn't Iowa electing women?

Mon, 06 May 2013 14:50:05 -0400

DES MOINES, Iowa - It was among the first states to legalize gay marriage and served as the 2008 campaign liftoff site for the first black president, but in other arenas Iowa isn't quite so progressive - it's also one of just two states to never elect a woman governor or member of Congress.

Hazmat crews contain Cedar Rapids acid leak

Mon, 06 May 2013 08:47:21 -0400

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa - Hazardous-materials crew members and firefighters have contained a leak of hydrochloric acid from a tanker trailer at Cedar Rapids plant.

Person handling's Wasendorf's assets almost done

Fri, 03 May 2013 17:28:55 -0400

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa - The court-appointed receiver responsible for identifying and recovering assets belonging to a convicted Iowa investment broker said he's almost done.

Ex-Iowa slaughterhouse manager faces US charges

Fri, 03 May 2013 16:49:21 -0400

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa - After fleeing to Israel following an immigration raid in 2008, a former manager at a kosher slaughterhouse in Iowa finally appeared in a U.S. courtroom Friday to face charges that he conspired to exploit immigrant workers for profit.

Former Iowa slaughterhouse manager back in Iowa

Fri, 03 May 2013 15:31:18 -0400

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa - After fleeing to Israel following a 2008 immigration raid, a former manager at a kosher slaughterhouse in Iowa has appeared in a U.S. courtroom to answer charges that he harbored immigrants in the country illegally for profit.

Carpenters go on strike in Cedar Rapids

Thu, 02 May 2013 09:21:43 -0400

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa - The carpenters strike has halted some work on several Cedar Rapids projects.

2 people treated after Cedar Rapids condo fire

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 06:28:03 -0400

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa - Authorities say two people were hospitalized after a smoky fire that damaged at least three units at a condominium complex on the west side of Cedar Rapids.

Police: Iowa man stabbed woman he met online

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 14:28:19 -0400

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa - An eastern Iowa man held a woman he met online for several hours, sexually assaulting and severely stabbing her before fleeing the scene, according to police.

Rockwell Collins CEO Jones to retire in July

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 12:55:31 -0400

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa - Aviation and military electronics maker Rockwell Collins said Friday that Clay Jones plans to retire as CEO on July 31.

Rockwell Collins posts flat fiscal 2Q net income

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 09:25:44 -0400

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa - Aviation and military electronics maker Rockwell Collins Inc. reported flat fiscal second-quarter net income, as a hefty tax benefit offset a drop in sales.

Iowa woman win 2nd big lottery scratch-off prize

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 09:23:16 -0400

CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa - A 31-year-old Cedar Rapids woman has won her second big prize from Iowa Lottery scratch-off games.