From tragedy to triumph Cornelius meets Michael Jordan
A Chicago boy Cornelius Abraham, survivor of brutal abuse that killed his brother Lottie McGee, visits the Chicago Stadium with prosecutor Jim Bigoness and meets Michael Jordan. Jordan greets him, gives him a Bulls ballboy shirt, and seats him beside him for the game. Cornelius smiles and laughs as the Bulls win.
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Correction clarifies grand jury report quotes and concert date
Marion police officer Mike DeLaMater disputed Marion Police Chief Mike Birmingham’s response to a grand jury report issued this week after nearly two years of investigation. The Swingle Singers Community Concert is Tuesday April 24 at 8 p.m. not Monday. The Gazette will respond to complaints about accuracy and publish corrections when needed.
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Mike Birmingham
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Globe-trotting writer returns to Iowa roots in talk
Globe-trotting National Geographic environment editor Noel Grove, a South English native, discusses Earth and Crises at English River Church of the Brethren. He recalls growing up on a nearby farm, rediscovering Midwestern roots, and his career path from teaching to journalism and global reporting.
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National Geographic
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Frankfurt
West Germany
Sheboygan
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Sammy Slate
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Juvenile Convicted in Vehicular Homicide Sent to Treatment
A 17-year-old Benton County juvenile Alan Purcell was found guilty of homicide by vehicle for a crash near Shellsburg that killed Brad Pohorsky 17 of Cedar Rapids. He was ordered into inpatient substance abuse treatment and later residential care as a condition of probation.
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Shellsburg
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Cedar Rapids
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Opening arguments begin in Deases murder trial
The Linn County jury will hear opening statements Monday in the murder case of Edward Deasel 22 who is accused of strangling Jennifer Gardner 20 in Ames. Gardner's head was found in a ditch and her body in a lake. Ruben Deases was previously convicted of first degree murder in the same death.
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The Cedar Rapids Gazette Publication Details
The Cedar Rapids Gazette established 1883 by The Gazette Company. It lists mailing and subscription information including rates for carrier and motor routes, 52 week and 4 week options, and territorial rates. Also notes subscription limits in areas with Gazette carrier service and AP use rights.
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