O Geary jury resumes deliberations in first degree murder case
Cedar Rapids jurors return to weigh eight charges in the Sean O Geary case involving alleged head injuries to Mercedes Blough 2. The defense cites a fall as cause while the state argues shaking and possible slamming. Deliberations followed a brief pause as police investigate a separate stabbing incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sean O’geary
O’geary
Cedar Rapids
Mercedes Blough
Jessica Blough
Call Cityline
Gazette seeks freelance correspondents in three Iowa cities
The Gazette seeks correspondents for Alburnett Center Point and Central City to cover meetings events and feature stories. Paid freelance positions require writing ability and impartial reporting with local government knowledge. Contact Larry Johnson at 1 800 397 8212 or mail samples to Box 511 Cedar Rapids 52406.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gazette
Alburnett
Center Point
Central City
Larry Johnson
metro-Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Cousins Zach Schulte Christina Ehrman Show Dairy Cattle
Rural Gazette notes 12 year olds Zach Schulte and Christina Ehrman taking part in the Iowa Holstein Association show at Hawkeye Downs Fairgrounds. They prep in the livestock barn while parents groom and manage cows and heifers before the 9 a.m. show. They value fairs for meeting people and continuing farming traditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zach
Norway
Iowa
Mark
Lori Schulte
Christina
Allen
Sue Ehrman
Blairstown
Zach Schulte
Iowa Holstein Association
Hawkeye Downs
Christina Ehrman
Louisville
Blake Schulte
Major economic events set for coming week
A series of federal and local reports and meetings are scheduled. Treasury bill auction at 1 pm today. Landlords of Linn County convene at Forest Ridge Clubhouse for a panel on landlord issues. Labor Department productivity data, Realtor metro home prices, and weekly jobless claims follow on subsequent days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury
Linn County
Forest Ridge
Sierra Dr. NE
Labor Department
Commerce Department
Freddie Mac
Federal Reserve
Facilitator Stone steers Excel of Iowa plant in West Union
Mike Stone describes his role at Excel of Iowa in West Union as facilitating a 500-employee operation that supplies hinges seat tracks and other auto parts for GM Chrysler Toyota and Jeep. The plant aims to stay competitive through shop-floor involvement and new markets while expanding into heavy trucks and Ford supply efforts. Stone previously worked for General Tire and now lives in Dyersville near his granddaughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Bureau
West Union
Mike Stone
Excel
West Union Auto
Stone
Atwood Machine
General Motors
Chrysler
Toyota
Jeep
Canada
Gentina
Mexico
Portugal
General Tire
Stones
Ford
Bluebird
Motor Home
Keokuk
Iowa City
Dyersville
Dubuque
Kathy
GazetteOnline. Com
Money
Also Mentioned on This Page
O’geary Jury
Mercy Medical Center
Fifth Avenue SE
6Th Judicial District
Iowa Department of Human Services
Roosevelt Middle
Metro High School
Johnson Elementary
By Mariene Lucas
Marlene Lucas
The
National Association of Realtors
Criabwa
American Business Women's Association
Susie's Family
Franklin St
James Q. Lynch
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!