Itinerant felon arrested in tire theft scheme
Cedar Rapids police charged Kenneth D. Johnson, 44, with habitual offender after an undercover operation stopped him attempting to sell 82 stolen new car tires. The tires, valued at about 6000 dollars, were linked to Sears and possibly stolen from Ames to Marshalltown shipments. Johnson has prior felonies across Missouri, South Dakota, Indiana, and a recent Wapello County theft arrest.
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Hiawatha
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Cedar Rapids
Larry Greco
Fred Darrah
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Greco
Sears, Roebuck & Co
Ames
Marshalltown
Fire damages Cedar Rapids apartment. No injuries reported
Firefighters extinguished a blaze at 216 16th St SE early Wednesday evacuating tenants. Flames poured from a first floor window to the eaves of a two story frame house. Cause undetermined with first floor and attic damaged while second floor suffered heat smoke damage. Red Cross provides shelter.
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Cedar Rapids
16Th St
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Richardson
LaVerne Bagley
American Red Cross
Objections Arise Over Water Plant Bids In Ames
Cedar Rapids Building and Trades Council protests Story Construction of Ames being allowed to review bids citing conflict of interest from their December consulting role. Water officials say bid plans were shared with all bidders. Story priced at 18.35 million but failed to rank among the three lowest bids on each component. Boyles expresses satisfaction as seven firms remain, employing union workers.
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Cedar Rapids Building and Trades Council
Roger Boyles
Story
Boyles
Davenport
Assault charges filed in Linn County
The Log reports Kevin B. Pixley and Carlie F. Duke face assault causing bodily injury charges from incidents on Third Street SE and a Washington Avenue SE incident. The entry lists two related suspects with ages and addresses and notes these charges are reviewed by the Linn County Attorney's Office. Fire and medical calls for Tuesday and Wednesday are itemized with times and locations.
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Linn County
Kevin B. Pixley
Camburn
William Murray
Dennis Rude
Third St. SE
Carlie F. Duke
Washington Ave
Kenny G dazzles sold out Cedar Rapids crowd with stage flair
Diana Nollen reviews Kenny G live at the Five Seasons Center drawing a 5,200 crowd. The sax legend blends technique with showmanship as he performs a 22 song set, including a dramatic crowd interaction and a standout soprano solo. Johnson shines on bass while the singer demonstrates remarkable breath control and a roaming show.
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Kenny G
Five Seasons Center
Vail Johnson
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Theatre
Cedar Rapids
Clinton JFK similarities voiced by aide Schlesinger
Arthur Schlesinger Jr., longtime Kennedy adviser, says Clinton resembles Kennedy in intellect and idealism while mirroring Humphrey's vitality. He contrasts Kennedy's reserve with Clinton's openness and notes enduring public support despite controversies. He cites intermarriage as a force reshaping American society.
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Northeas
Iowa
Decorah
Arthur Schlesinger Jr
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Kennedy
Bill Clinton
Schlesinger
Luther College
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