Red Cross honors Noelridge Aquatic Center staff and officer
The Grant Wood Area Chapter recognizing Noelridge Aquatic Center employees B J Satchett Marc Gentzler Melissa Shonts Lauren Squires Ryan O'Donnell and Krista Reeve and Cedar Rapids Police Officer Ron Fass for saving a man's life on July 29. Satchett performed CPR for 15 minutes until Fass arrived and used an AED until medics came. The staff helped crowd control and cared for the man's wife.
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The
Gazette
Cedar Rapids
American Red Cross
Grant Wood Area
Noelridge Aquatic Center
B.J. Satchett
Marc Gentzler
Melissa Shonts
Lauren Squires
Ryan O’donnell
Krista Reeve
Ron Fass
Rockwell Dr. NE
Satchett
Fass
Carolyn Hamilton
Public safety log notes multiple incidents across Linn County
Entries list names ages and locations for arrests assaults and property incidents in Cedar Rapids Marion and surrounding areas. Several second offenses noted and a death ruled a death by own action asphyxiation by hanging for Jason Madison. Local medical and fire calls also recorded with minimal detail.
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Jason Madison
Ninth St. NW
Linn County
Public sex offender notices issued for multiple individuals in Iowa
The Linn County and Cedar Rapids police and sheriff offices publish alerts on several sex offenders. Names include Jeffrey Scott Kinkade born, Kevin Joseph Grady aged 32, and Justin Earl Crawford aged 23 with details on descriptions, addresses, offenses, and victim histories. The Iowa sex offender registry is available at www.iowasexoffender.com for public search.
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Linn County
Linn County Sheriff's Department
Cedar Rapids
Justin Earl Crawford
29Th Ave
Gerald R. Hinzman
Gazette Editor's Coffee in Swisher Hosts Residents
Coffee and conversation drew Swisher residents to the Swisher Trust and Savings Bank on Tuesday morning. Nancy Burke of Cedar Rapids, Kris Lacina, Anne Rutter, and Fred Shelton were among attendees who enjoyed coffee, rolls, and copies of the Gazette while meeting Gazette staff.
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Nancy Burke
Cedar Rapids
Swisher
Gazette
Kris Lacina
Anne Rutter
Fred Shelton
Swisher Trust & Savings Bank
Freedom from Hunger drive nets 13955 pounds for pantries
The inaugural Freedom from Hunger Community Challenge collected 13 955 pounds of boxed and canned goods for Cedar Rapids pantries. HACAP Food Reservoir Director Barb Elsasser credited the effort and thanked Freedom Festival Director Nancy Wendler for backing it. The drive ran during the Freedom Festival and July 4 events, with Cedar Rapids Kernels promoting and accepting donations during a home stand.
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Cedar Rapids
Elsasser
Food Drive
Freedom Festival
Nancy Wen
Linn Court Dismisses Multiple Linn County Misdemeanors
Linn District Court dismissed assault and bodily injury charges against Jeffrey J. Scott in two domestic abuse incidents. Brodersen pleaded guilty to a reduced offense and was fined. Others faced drunken driving pleas or dismissals, including James Keegan acquittal and Randell Kern and Lonnie Hill outcomes.
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Jeffrey J. Scott
Urbana
Scott
Christina Clark
Walker
Clark
Cedar Rapids
Jeffrey J. Brodersen
D Ave
Avenue
10Th Street NE
Brodersen
Matthew W. Hemminger
Ave
Sharon L. Moffat
Birch Dr
Marion
Ronald P. Novak
19Th St. SE
Randell J. Kern
16Th Ave
James D. Keegan
Chicago
Lonnie M. Hill
35Th St. Dr. SE
Hill
Justin M. Stramel
Rock Valley Lane
Michael L Causey
Milwaukee
Causey
Chad A. Kanke
Mechanicsville
Shelley McMurrin
Teresa Drive
Charles H. Baker
Second Ave. SE
Kelly Alitz
Hiawatha Building Permits Reported For New Homes and Projects
The Gazette lists building permits issued by Hiawatha for new residential and commercial construction and for projects valued at 50 000 dollars or more. Notable permits include 115 N 16th Ave basement finish 55055 dollars and multiple new houses ranging from 109274 to 167024 dollars by various builders.
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Hiawatha
16Th Ave
Gary
Doris Olson
Grey Wolf
Tim & Sara Koch
Peterson
Hertage
H.D. Youth Center Free Fun Day Planned
The H D Youth Center hosts a Free Fun Day on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 8 30 p.m. at 1006 Third St SE with games entertainment and free food. Volleyball and tug of war planned and back to school items distributed. Call Henry Davison at (319) 363 5239 to donate or volunteer.
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H.D
Cedar Rapids
Community leaders to raise funds in MDA lock up event
More than 475 metro area executives and civic leaders will join a Stars Behind Bars Telethon Lock Up to raise money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. The event runs 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at North Country Steakhouse Cedar Rapids.
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Cedar Rapids
Metro Area
North Country Steakhouse
Blairs Ferry Rd
North Country Steak House
Cbs2-Kgan
Allen’s Motor Company
U.S. Cellular
All Good Things Therapeutic
Central Security and Investigations
Lamar Advertising
MDA
Cedar Rapids Chili Supper Campaign Kickoff
Jim Cannon public safety commissioner candidate starts his campaign with a chili supper on Thursday from 5 to 9 p.m. at the River Pavilion in Ellis Park.
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Cedar Rapids
Jim Cannon
Public Safety Commissioner
River Pavilion
Ellis Park
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Parkview Dr
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Edin Karajic
St. Louis
Jharmane Williams
Edgewood Road
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Atkins
Collins Road
First Avenue SE
Amy Holub
G Ave. NW
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A Ave
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Juane Crock
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Barb Elsasser
Freedom From
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Linn County Food Security Alliance
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Linn Court
Linn District Court
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Hazel Dr. NE
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