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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1983

Page

8

Cambodian refugee Savann joins Iowa foster family

A 9 year old Cambodian boy survives Khmer Rouge terror and finds refuge in Linn County Iowa with the Robinsons and Dudleys. Savann Sing orphans his parents and siblings as two Cambodian teens are placed with local families. the effort aims to place more children with foster homes while officials provide support and schooling.

Vanessa Shelton Jazette Pursat Cambodia Savann Cambodia-Thailand Savann Sing Cedar Rapids Jeannine Michael Robinson Bever Ave Linn County Lutheran Social Services United States Thailand Khmer Rouge Sing Trudy Dean Dudley Stanwood Trudy Dudley the Gazette Ourng Phen Vanna Hor Dudley Ounny Vanna Robinsons Dudleys Savana Robinson Bree Korea Jeannine Robinson Ceta

Polar Ice Co. keeps Toledo cool on a hot Iowa day

Jerry Ommen runs Polar Ice Co. in Toledo producing about four thousand pounds of ice daily with seven Kold Draft machines and a Turbo unit. Wife Carol handles books while Ommen works as a school vice principal, stating the business is seasonal yet essential as demand floods in during heat waves.

Toledo Iowa Polar Ice Co White Block Jerry Ommen Marv Moyer Mike Kolpin Mike Jerry Kreig Boys’ Ice Co Dubuque Tama-Toledo Newton Cedar Rapids Carol South Tama High School Ice Man

Hawkeye Man Arrested After 100 MPH Chase

Denis Berns, 24, of Hawkeye, was arrested after an eight mile pursuit on County Road W-14. The Iowa State Patrol charged him with two speeding counts reckless driving eluding a peace officer and possession of marijuana. He was jailed in Oelwein City Jail Friday night.

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