Four teens injured in car train crash at city crossing
A car struck a Chicago and North Western locomotive at the Fourth Street crossing on Eighth Avenue SE at about 7 55 p.m. One teen, Donald Neal 15 of 700 41st Ave Dr SW, was listed in critical condition at Mercy Hospital with head injuries. Driver Kevin Kerker 19 and two passengers Bruce Phillips 19 and Beverly Huls 17 were treated and released.
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Donald Neal
41St Ave
Mercy Hospital
Kevin Kerker
Seventh Ave. SW
Mercy
Bruce Phillips
Sixth Ave
Beverly Huls
Cedar Rapids
Huls
Shannon Power
Springville
the Gazette
Eighth Avenue
Scott Emig
Cedar Rapids man charged in Iowa City assault case
Jason Michael Taggart of Cedar Rapids faced an initial hearing in Johnson County District Court on an assault with willful injury charge. He allegedly told Michael A. White he wanted him “six feet under” before punching kicking and forcing White's head to a sidewalk. White treated at Mercy Hospital for a forehead laceration a broken tooth and possible concussion. Taggart was arrested Thursday by the Johnson County Sheriff's Department and released to Sixth Judicial District Corrections.
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Seventh Ave
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Taggart
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White
Dodge
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Mercy Hospital
Johnson County Sheriff's Department
Sixth Judicial District Department of Corrections
Community Events Calendar for August 20
Outdoor watering bans noted for today. Hawkeye Bicycle Association hosts rides from Noelridge Park pool and Boyson Road trailhead. Iowa State Fair features Sta tler Brothers entertainment. Holzfest at Amana Colony Village Restaurant runs 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. with wood exhibits and demos. Kansas City? No, Lisbon Sauerkraut Days and Pork and Polka Fest at Knights of Columbus 716 A Ave NE. Alburnett event includes Children’s Benefit Day parade at 10 a.m. and tractor pull at noon. The Nerd and The Dining Room play at Old Creamery Theatre 8 p.m. The Amorous Flea at Amana Visitor Center Theatre 8 p.m. Cedar Valley exhibits include street rod show and Red Run. Fall Fun Show by Cedar Valley Trail Riders at Toddville 10 a.m.
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Noelridge Park
Boyson Road
Hawkeye Bicycle Association
Statler Brothers
Amana
Colony Village
Lisbon
Knights of Columbus
A Ave
Alburnett
Old Creamery Theatre
Garrison
Amana Visitor Center
Cedar Valley Street Rods
Sheraton Inn
Cedar Valley Trail Riders Club
Toddville Showground
Futurist Hallett says skills replace degrees for career success
University prestige fades as the expert urges ongoing skill renewal through new educational experiences. Kirkwood Community College commences 488 graduates while Hallett notes Cedar Rapids Iowa City regions must expand partnerships and adopt computers and televised instruction to meet evolving training needs. He promotes community colleges as engines of practical training amid a broader shift in education goals.
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Jeon
Jeffrey Hallett
Kirkwood Community College
Harvard
Yale
Hallett
Kirkwood
Veterans Memorial Coliseum
Trac Inc
Cedar Rapids
Iowa City
American Society of Personnel Administrators
Alexandria
Former Amana restaurateur charged in SSA fraud case
Walter Schaer er of Amana, 67, former Colony Inn co owner, is accused in U S District Court of receiving 10447 in Social Security retirement benefits while not entitled. Court records show he claimed no work at the Colony Inn since Sept 1 1985 but prosecutors say he continued to work. Conviction could bring up to five years imprisonment and a 250000 dollar fine.
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U.S
Walter Schuerer
Amana
Schuerer
Colony Inn
Schaerer
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