Maplewood Group Home residents seek to clear air over concerns
A Cedar Rapids group home housing eight teenage girls defends residents as not all tough, noting backgrounds of abuse and neglect. They describe the home as a normal family unit with 24 hour staff, chores, school or work, and ongoing therapy. Neighbors and staff are forming a neighborhood advisory council to ease tensions and improve relations with Cedarwood Boys Home.
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Children’s Home
Cedar Rapids
Linda
Maplewood
George Estle
Estle
Iowa City
Karen
Advisory Council
Cedarwood Boys Group
Blake Blvd
Fire trucks reach Midway area despite road closures
IDOT will spread rock on mud roads to aid evacuation and allow 12 ton fire trucks to cross bridges with a 6 ton limit in emergencies. Bridge inspectors say structures can handle the load at slow speeds, while contingency plans with the contractor may let trucks cross the construction zone during emergencies.
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Midway
Iowa Department of Transportation
State
Jerry Nelson
Nelson
Midway Road
IDOT
Bogus Twenty Dollar Bill Warning Issued
Cedar Rapids police issued a warning to local businesses to watch for counterfeit twenty dollar bills. Assistant Police Chief James Barnes said the phony notes with serial number G230761180 have appeared at fast food outlets in Ames and Boone and are crumpled to look real.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa
James Barnes
Ames
Boone
Barnes
Eight arrested on Linn drunk driver charges
Eight persons were arrested and charged with drunk driving in Linn County late Thursday and early Friday. The suspects include Dennis L. Murdock 35 of Marion and Mary Jean Posuta 44 of Cedar Rapids with multiple arrests near Highway 151 First Avenue NE Third Street and other city intersections.
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Linn County
Dennis L. Murdock
Eastview Ave
Marion
Mary Jean Posuta
36Th St
First Avenue
Jessie L. Jackson
15Th Ave
Oakland Road
St. Luke’s Hospital
Scott D. Welbourne
18Th St
18Th Street
Barbara J. Westphal
Fourth Ave
Fifth Avenue
Marion woman injured after passenger-side fall on highway
Mabel French 75 of 3095 15th Ave Marion was taken by ambulance to St. Luke's Hospital after falling from the passenger side of her husband Fay's car on Marion Boulevard. Police noted the busy road and traffic delays after the 1 p.m. incident near Bezdek's Florists.
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Marion
Marion Boulevard
St. Luke’s Hospital
Mabel French
15Th Ave
Fay
Bezdek’s Florists
Marion Blvd
Two Cedar Rapids teens charged in Target theft
Two Cedar Rapids youths were arrested Thursday after stealing more than 50 dollars in merchandise from Target West. Jaime P. Dwyer, 18, and a 17-year-old boy were charged with fourth degree theft. Dwyer also faced an assault charge for allegedly attacking store employee Ellen Sanks in the parking lot. Dwyer was released on recognizance. the minor was released to his mother.
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Cedar Rapids
Target West
Jaime P. Dwyer
33Rd Ave
Dwyer
Ellen Sanks
Linn
Youth for Christ Holds Work-a-thon for Elderly Aid
Some 50 to 60 Youth for Christ students join a work-a-thon to perform spring chores for seniors and disabled residents. Pledges depend on hours worked. tasks include raking, screen installation, window washing. Free lunch supplied by UFC Ladies Fellowship and McDonald's. over 50 assignments arranged through the Council on Aging and partners.
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Youth For Christ
YFC
UFC Ladies Fellowship
McDonald's
Council On Aging
Two jailed in Linn on robbery counts
Police say Paul M. Reiff and Robert W. Fitzgerald were charged with second degree robbery after an incident at the Me Too store at 903 First Ave SW. Both men were held in Linn County Jail Friday night following a struggle with store security over meat.
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Linn County
Me Too
First Ave
Paul M. Reiff
Robert W. Fitzgerald
McKinley St
Killian's files bankruptcy petition to stay creditors
Killian's department store filed in bankruptcy court listing debts of 4.38 million and assets of 4.24 million. The April 8 petition seeks protection while a plan to work out of trouble is prepared, with a 105 day exclusive period to file. A creditors' meeting and committee will monitor the case.
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Killian’s Department Store
Killian’s
Ten Years Ago Offensive Pushed South Vietnamese Retreat
A decade ago Communist forces launched a major offensive that forced South Vietnamese troops to withdraw from the Central Highlands, reshaping the regional battlefield and strategy.
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Central Highlands
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