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Cedar Rapids firefighters extinguished a shed fire Thursday evening in the 6000 block of Langdon Avenue SW. Crews arrived around 7:25 p.m. and had the detached shed burning in the backyard under control by 7:33 p.m. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.
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VASA Fitness is opening its first Iowa location in Cedar Rapids on October 10th, bringing a new fitness club and about 50 jobs to the city. The facility at 279 Collins Road NE will feature amenities like a three-lane pool, hot tub, sauna, and more.
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Sharon and Dr. Tom Rexroth donated 300 copies of Sharon Rexroth’s book, "Iowa from the Sky," to pediatric patients and their families at UnityPoint Health — St. Luke’s Hospital. Each book includes a healing message from the Rexroths for current and future patients in the Pediatric Unit.
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A Cedar Rapids man pleaded guilty to enticement of a minor following a child exploitation sting operation. The plea deal includes three years of supervised probation and fines for Kelley, who allegedly contacted a Reddit profile posing as a 13-year-old female.
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