Explosion at Heritage Manor Injures Residents and Firefighters
An explosion at Heritage Manor apartments in northeast Iowa injured residents and firefighters. Bruce Ubben 18 and Lynn Peterson were at nearby courts when the blast occurred. Firefighters and Red Cross workers treated for heat exhaustion and injuries. Neighbors reported a fear of a second blast, while rescuers dug victims from rubble and debris. The incident follows two prior gas-related blasts in the region last year.
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Lynn Peterson
Kratchmer
Peterson
Ubben
Corkery
Abben
Red Cross
Nancy Wickersheim
Bev Kerns
Kerns
Don
Skyline
Kirk
Rhonda Schmaltz
Iowa
Hudson
Jesup
Fire destroys Solon stables after heat buildup roof collapse
Firefighters from Solon and North Liberty responded to a blaze at the stable run by Don Coulter. Beltz and Shyrock died inside the one story wooden structure as flames prevented ventilation. No animals were harmed and volunteers worked to keep the fire from Coulter’s house.
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Beltz
Shyrock
Solon’s
North Liberty
Don Coulter
Coulter
Libyan-Chad conflict deepens amid air strikes and U S support
The report outlines Libyan air attacks on Faya Largeau and Habre's regime receiving varying U S military aid. It notes Libya's claims of neutrality, Western diplomacy concerns, Soviet weaponry involvement, and fears of a second front as clashes spread in Chad and neighboring nations.
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Goukouni
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Soumaila Mahamat
Faya- Largeau
Hughes
Somalia
Oasis
Ali Attia
Rome
Egypt
Sudan
New York
U.N
Awad Burwin
Security Council
Coe College offers free Adult Assistance Workshops
Coe College invites adults considering returning to school to two free workshops on Thursday August 25 and Tuesday August 30 at 7 p.m. in Stuart Hall Room 207. Topics include study skills time management and balancing family and school with former adult students sharing tips. Reservations required contact Nancylee Ziese at 399 8500.
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Coe
Ziese
Nine Drivers Charged in Linn County Alcohol Case
Nine drivers faced charges in Linn County after arrestsMonday night and Tuesday for drunken driving. Gary L. Chaney, 28, was taken into custody 8:30 p.m. Monday on County Road W-6 east of Ely. Christopher W. Erger, 19, was arrested 11:45 p.m. Monday west of Highway 218 on 76th Avenue SW and charged with possession of a controlled substance and faulty equipment. James A. Fowler, 28, was seized 11:58 p.m. Monday in the 100 block of First Avenue SE. David J. Appelhans, 29, was arrested 5:55 a.m. Tuesday near Highway 30 and Stoney Point Road. James M. Barnes, 32, was nabbed 10 p.m. Tuesday in the 100 block of 18th Street NW and also cited for speeding.
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22Nd Ave
Ely
Christopher W. Erger
C St
76Th Avenue
James A. Fowler
Bever Ave
First Avenue SE
David J. Appelhans
Dewitt
Highway 30
Stoney Point Road
James M. Barnes
18Th St
18Th Street
Yoko Ono Sues Over Nude Lennon Photos
Yoko Ono and photographer Allen Tannenbaum sue to stop Swank magazine from publishing intimate photos of John and Yoko Lennon. They obtain a show-cause order and seek a permanent injunction plus 6 million dollars in damages. The suit cites a Post article claiming a nude Lennon layout will appear soon.
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Yoko Ono
Manhattan
Miss Ono
John Lennon
Allen Tannenbaum
Stanley Parness
Swank Magazine
Swank
Richard Barraclough
New York Post
Barraclough
John
Yoko
How to spot and deter sinsemilla marijuana crops
Ruxlow describes sinsemilla as highly potent marijuana grown from female plants. He notes plants reach up to 14 feet, are seedless and 50 to 100 percent more potent. The program seeks farmer vigilance and offers rewards through Crime Stoppers.
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Ruxlow
Weather Outlook and Regional Temperatures Forecast
Extended forecast shows little rain Friday through Sunday with highs in the mid 80s to low 90s and lows in the 60s. Nationally, hot conditions persist in the north with widespread thunderstorms in the south and across the Gulf Coast, Great Lakes, and Plateau regions.
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