Center Point NewsLocal news for Center Point, IA continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.Audit alleges librarian sold books on Internet- May 18, 2008 The Associated Press DES MOINES -- State auditors allege that a small town librarian was selling off some of the books in the collection on the Internet and pocketing a portion of the money. via Hawk Eyehttp://www.topix.net/city/center-point-ia/2008/05/audit-alleges-librarian-sold-books-on-in... Smoking started fatal Urbana fire- May 8, 2008 The Saturday apartment fire that killed Brenda Beard was caused by carelessly discarded smoking materials in the living room of the apartment, the State Fire Marshal's Office reported today. via The Gazettehttp://www.topix.net/city/center-point-ia/2008/05/smoking-started-fatal-urbana-fire?fromrs... Telescope sets sights on heavens in Ely- May 7, 2008 "When we're done, I think everyone is going to flop over with exhaustion" Brian RayThe Gazette Cedar Amateur Astronomers members Doug Nauman of rural Anamosa and John Leeson of Hiawatha put the finishing touches on the inside of a dome housing a 24 inch Boller and Chivens telescope ... via The Gazettehttp://www.topix.net/city/center-point-ia/2008/05/telescope-sets-sights-on-heavens-in-ely?... One hurt in fire at Urbana senior housing complex- May 5, 2008 Officials here are investigating the cause of a fire at a senior citizen housing complex that sent one woman to the hospital. via The Gazettehttp://www.topix.net/city/center-point-ia/2008/05/one-hurt-in-fire-at-urbana-senior-housin... |