Drunk man found dead in Cedar Rapids freight car
Colorado man Christopher Hall, 26, of Thornton, died from asphyxiation after entering a loaded corn meal hopper in Denver and being carried to Cedar Rapids where his body was found in a hopper car. He had been missing since April 14 and was headed to Kansas City for an insurance settlement.
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Rick Smith Lazette
Cedar Rapids
Colorado
Denver
Kansas City
Christopher Hall
Thornton
Colo
Ralston- Purina
Hall
ADM
Ralston-Purina
Highway 30
Harnischfeger Corp
James Barnes
Barnes
Rescar Inc
Jerry Charaska
Rescar
Charaska
Good News in Hard Times From a Light-Hearted Column
A breezy column highlights Ed Meese’s integrity amid criticism, Iacocca’s thrift, Mick Jagger’s morning tastes, and SDI changes. It notes TV ratings dips, a large trade bill with a veto risk, and a counterpoint to pessimism, urging readers to seek positive angles amid turmoil.
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Middle East
Beirut
Congress
Vanna White
Pee Wee Herman
Ed Meese
United States
Ol’ Ed
Iacocca
Chrysler
Mick Jagger
The
Rolling Stones
New York
Jagger
Tipper Gore
SDI
Strategic Defense Initiative
Nets
House of Representatives
Des Moines Mascot Mugzy Impounded After Bite Incident
Sir Mugzy the Drake Relays bulldog mascot caused injuries during a Des Moines promo event and was later impounded. The dog reportedly bit a woman and tore her nose, prompting enforcement of the city’s viscous animal ordinance requiring two weeks of detention and possible destruction if no hearing is requested.
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Des Moines
Sir Mugzy
Drake University
Cynthia Schieber
Scott Seaman
Seaman
Illinois Man Killed in Two-Vehicle Crash West of Belle Plaine
Jeffrey Hedrick 21 of rural LeRoy Illinois died when a Funk Seed Co van driven by David Meister 43 of Bloomington lost control on a curve on County Road E-66. A second vehicle struck the van and fled the scene. Meister survived with serious injuries and was hospitalized.
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Belle Plaine
Illinois
Funk Seed Co
Jeffrey Hedrick
LeRoy
David E. Meister
Bloomington
Ill
Tama County
Tama County Sheriff's Department
Michael Sumpter
Marshalltown
Larry Weaver
Gary Musel
Chelsea
Hedrick
Meister
St. Luke’s Hospital
Cedar Rapids
World Food Conference to Meet in Des Moines
More than 1,000 food experts from around the world gather in Des Moines June 5 to 9 for a World Food Conference. Gov. Branstad notes hunger amid surpluses and outlines goals to study why shortages persist despite abundance with international leaders attending.
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D.M
Judy Daubenmier
Jazette
Des Moines
ES Moines
Terry Branstad
America
Des Moines Convention Center
Rome
Ames
John Helmuth
Iowa State University
Branstad
Peoples Republican of China
Governor’s Office
Iowa
Wheelchair-bound Bev Coffin Spurs Five Seasons Access Upgrades
Bev Coffin helped push accessibility at the Five Seasons Center, leading to a $9,500 wheelchair platform and a $20,000 ramp. The center now offers easier access to concerts and events, with restrooms being remodeled and the platform used for rodeos and exhibitions. Bev, 18, plans business classes after high school.
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Heather Sloman Wooding
Ette City Hall
Bev Coffin
Five Seasons Center
David Pisha
Coffin
Washington High School
Pisha
Bev
Sue Coffin
Marion
Sue
Iowa Civil Rights Commission
Red Lobster
Kirkwood Community College
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AP News
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Cedar Rapids , Inc
P.O
the Gazette
Second Ave
Menard
Menard Commercial
Rochester
Randy Rohach
Gladbrook
Hop Supe Mes
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