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GazetteOnline.com : NEW DATABASE: Cedar Rapids cameras have field day with speeders

Sun, 29 Aug 2010 05:30:11 +0000

Repeat Offenders #4 -John A Garrison doesnt think the red light cameras catch speed violations as well, even though the gazette and other local media outlets have made it no secret the cameras are there for more the just red lights (based of the record if you search for him in the database, he obviously thinks the north bound I-380 at diagonal dr is only for red light violators too apparently) lmao - his bulb does not glow brightly im afraid

GazetteOnline.com : Crowne Plaza hotel's value has plummeted, appraisal says

Tue, 22 Jun 2010 15:43:40 +0000

I've been in the Crowne Plaza lately. Third floor around the U.S. Cellular Center was leaking, a lot of the suspended ceiling was missing (had a white sheet stapled up in places) when I went to the 16th floor, there is still a bar there. Had like 2 people in it both times i went. The view isnt anything to right home about. On the south side, you can see the smokestack and mount trashmore, on the north side, as expected, quaker oats takes up most the view. I really dont know why anyone would stay there for the view. And there really isnt much downtown to do. The arena is small by today's standards. However, it would make for a decent casino. which would probably get the 54% room rental, and bring in a decent amount of income for the city as well as possibly start a downtown regeneration.

GazetteOnline.com : Becker wants new trial in football coach's murder

Tue, 13 Apr 2010 13:36:26 +0000

Keep reporting on him, Gazette. Not only is it the responsibility of the paper, its good for other kids to see what happens when things get out of control. There is no "new game" button in life. Do the crime, your gonna do the time, despite your attempts to get out of it one way or another. This is the justice system working, and believe me, there's plenty of times when it doesnt. Why not report it?

GazetteOnline.com : Police investigate shots fired in SE Cedar Rapids

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 21:19:52 +0000

I do not condone it. But you can see for your self "Cedar Rapids and Des Moines Comparative Crime Ratios per 100,000 People" by going here: <a href="http://newyork.areaconnect.com/crime/compare.htm?c1=Cedar+Rapids&s1=IA&c2=des+moines&s2=IA" target="_blank">http://newyork.areaconnect.com/crime/compare.htm?... Cedar Rapids is about a 1/4th of the NATIONAL crime average, des moines is about 1/2. It really doesnt get much safer then Cedar Rapids when it comes to crime. Its on par with mayberry, call andy or barney..they will tell you.

GazetteOnline.com : Police investigate shots fired in SE Cedar Rapids

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 19:12:23 +0000

I grew up here in Cedar Rapids but moved away in the late 90's, for work, to New Orleans and then Detroit I just moved back last fall for work here. In my 12 years absence, it seems like crime has grown a little here, but in truth C.R. is the safest place I have ever lived in. Both N.O. (the only city where a police officer on duty has killed another police officer during the commission of a crime) and Detroit (where people get killed every day and it doesn't make the news because its so common) are far worse then Cedar Rapids will ever be. I know most of you are just firing off and joking about it, but you all should be happy you live in a place where crime is far below the national average. Most of the violent crimes i have seen in the news here is drug related. If you don't do, sell, or possess drugs..then you're safe.

GazetteOnline.com : Burlington woman charged with attempting to kill fetus

Sat, 23 Jan 2010 01:02:39 +0000

Only FIRST tri-mester abortion is legal, Second Trimester Abortion can only be done in certain medical situations where the mother's life is at risk. If this woman was past 12 weeks, its a valid charge. However, she needs help apparently, and hopefully the courts can make sure she gets it, as well as a guilty verdict.

GazetteOnline.com : Elgin man accused of harassing bowhunter

Thu, 3 Dec 2009 20:14:58 +0000

according to http://www.iowagameandfish.com/hunting/whitetail-... around 16-21 counties in southern iowa (mostly on the border) do allow center fire rifle deer hunting. Of course Elgin (in Fayette county) does not allow it...

KCRG : Iowa Court Overturns Child Sex Abuse Conviction | KCRG-TV9 | Cedar Rapids, Iowa Ne

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 20:50:52 +0000

BUT.. according to Iowa Law, even touching the clothing is enough...what is this Judge thinking? 709.12 INDECENT CONTACT WITH A CHILD. 1. Fondle or touch the inner thigh, groin, buttock, anus, or breast of the child. 2. Touch the clothing covering the immediate area of the inner thigh, groin, buttock, anus, or breast of the child.

GazetteOnline.com : Iowa among 20 under BCS consideration

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 20:36:12 +0000

Lou Holz gives me a headache. He talks like Donald Duck, hard to even understand him, and he's so biased towards Notre Dame. Although this year the silver lining is watching him squirm every week when the Irish lose to another team he said they would beat...

GazetteOnline.com : Iowa Coach Kirk Ferentz said Ricky Stanzi had surgery

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 20:03:34 +0000

disclaimer: i was a frustrated hawk fan, at the time i posted the comment :p

GazetteOnline.com : 'Talk about angels': No one hurt when crane falls at Cedar Rapids courthouse construction site

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 19:58:38 +0000

I was asking it outriggers were to always be set if the boom was extended. I did not have access to the crane manual, and asked a question..about setting the outriggers, to see if someone with more crane experience new the answer. Now I know about jibs as well. I am happy no one was injured. But I fail to see where my questions about this appeared to you that I was claiming I had a vast knowledge of cranes. Dont be so petty, people are allowed to ask questions, and ask for answers, its America pal.

GazetteOnline.com : Iowa soliciting input on future of Everclear in state

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 19:48:40 +0000

im not sure what the numbers are, but i used to know a few farmers who distilled corn and made their own fuel for their farm equipment. if the 190 proof is gone, then i imagine as usually happens, (see prohibition) farm thefts will spike or even a small black market would develop in Iowa for purchasing of grain alcohol. Unfortunately , once its illegal, people are less likely to report when someone overdoses, since its a crime to even possess it now. This kids may have died had that been the case. Is that what we really want

GazetteOnline.com : VIDEO: Ashton Kutcher, GQ teaming up for Cedar Rapids flood relief

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 19:36:49 +0000

I read the article in GQ, its in the latest addition. Outstanding piece of work. I was living out of state when the flood occurred and have since moved back. I was in touch with family/friends during the time, and to see and hear the stories of how the residents responded made me proud to be a Iowan.

GazetteOnline.com : 54 years later, thief gives Iowa college $500, asks for forgiveness

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 19:10:57 +0000

quick checks shows : $500.00 in 2009 had about the same buying power as $63.50 in 1955. and a portable radio in 1955 cost around $50.00 still, its a nice gesture..and now this person has come clean..54 years later albeit....grandma is that you? lol

GazetteOnline.com : 'Talk about angels': No one hurt when crane falls at Cedar Rapids courthouse construction site

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 21:01:10 +0000

from the pics its pretty evident the crane was in motion, with the boom extended, when it hit "uneven" ground. im pretty sure this is not considered a safe practice, anywhere. I thought the outriggers were always to be set before lifting the boom off the truck.

GazetteOnline.com : Iowa Coach Kirk Ferentz said Ricky Stanzi had surgery

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:52:24 +0000

no mention of whose bright idea it was to call a naked bootleg in the end zone either..gah...its almost like someone wanted to get stanzi hurt.

GazetteOnline.com : Iowa City man faces another assault charge

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:10:25 +0000

wow, this guy is a scum bag. lock him up for 5 years, it'll give him time to finally grow up and keep his hands to himself (he'll have lots of pratice in anamosa)