Preliminary hearing set for Benton County drunk driving case
David A. Thompson of Cedar Rapids, 30, faces a drunk driving charge after a 12:01 a.m. arrest Sunday on Benton County Road W-26, one-fourth mile south of Shellsburg. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for October 22 in Benton County District Court. Thompson was released on his own recognizance.
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Winton
Benton County
David A. Thompson
Eighth Ave
Cedar Rapids
Thompson
Shellsburg
Vinton
Linn County
Dean A. Hanover
Palo
Larry D. Fleener
First Ave
Cedar Valley Trail Riders Fall Fun Show Set for Aug 28
Toddville hosts the Cedar Valley Trail Riders Club Fall Fun Show on Saturday August 28 starting at 10 30 a m at the Toddville show grounds. Secretary Gertrude Hemphill says the event runs rain or shine.
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Toddville
Cedar Valley
Benefit auction aids Ronald McDonald House support
A benefit auction of garden, garage, furniture, household, antique and collectible items will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. four blocks east of Highway 150 on County Road E-16. Sponsored by Cedar Rapids Rainbow, the sale raises funds for a Ronald McDonald House assisting families with ill children near hospitals.
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Highway 150
Central City Road
Cedar Rapids
Judge dismisses tavern beer charges over minor look
A Calhoun County judge dismissed charges against seven taverns for selling beer to a minor after undercover agents said the 18 year old looked clearly over 21. Iowa’s drinking age is 19, and 11 taverns were cited in a July 29 sting. four more owners face court Thursday.
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Rockwell City
Iowa
UPI
Calhoun County
Robert E. Taylor
Iowa State Patrol
16 year old charged in Mercy Hospital robbery
A 16 year old southeast Cedar Rapids boy was arrested and charged with robbery after allegedly snatching a billfold from Patricia Yates near Mercy Hospital. Yates identified the youth with help from a nearby child and police then arrested him with his mother's permission. He was turned over to Youth Bureau and placed in juvenile detention.
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Cedar Rapids
Mercy Hospital
Patricia Yates
21St Ave
Sixth Avenue
Yates
Youth Bureau
Juvenile Detention Center
Former C R woman’s children back in Nevada
Nevada welfare officials have again placed the four children of Diane Ryan, a former Cedar Rapids resident, in foster homes in Las Vegas. The 1 to 8 year olds were taken after an investigation confirmed concerns about her ability to care for them following their relocation from Cedar Rapids and a late 1970s reunion.
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State of Nevada
Cedar Rapids
Las Vegas
Diane Ryan
Gazette
Nevada
Ryan
Burglary Reports Ring Cedar Rapids Neighborhood
Cedar Rapids residents faced multiple burglaries over the weekend. Emil Dostal woke to two intruders entering his bedroom through a bathroom window but they fled after he shouted. A LaDonna Wacha home had a burglar outside cutting a window screen. another apartment may have been entered. Patricia Rockett reported jewelry worth 960 dollars stolen via basement entry. A vacant house at 1154 J Ave NW was looted of appliances with no forced entry found.
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Cedar Rapids
Emil Dostal
Victoria Drive
Dostal
LaDonna Wacha
Rockford Road
Apt. 1
Wacha
Roger Garin
Garin
Apt. 3
Charles Janey
Janey
Patricia Rockett
16Th Ave
J Ave. NW
Mike Chadwell
Two Women Jailed for Theft Spree Across Cedar Rapids Stores
Two women, Marlene Hershman of Brooklyn and Darlene Hoover of Grinnell, were taken into custody at Target West in Cedar Rapids. Authorities found about 1000 dollars worth of goods from seven area stores. Each faces five counts of third degree theft and one count of fourth degree theft. Hoover also faces possession of a controlled substance charges. Both are held at Linn County Jail pending arraignment.
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Target West
Williams Blvd
Cedar Rapids
Marlene Hershman
Brooklyn
Darlene Hoover
Grinnell
Hardy’s
First Ave
Payless
Hoover
Linn
Linn County
Independent candidate Gallagher files for Iowa House seat
Brian S Gallagher 82 North wood Drive Hiawatha filed nomination papers as an independent candidate for the 52nd District Iowa House of Representatives. A Linn County resident and Mount Mercy College graduate, he is office manager at Hall Home Furnishings and a former Linn County Democratic Central Commission member. He said he runs as an independent to challenge party interests and urges a community based jobs program, continued education aid, farmer support, and equal rights legislation.
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Brian Shawn Gallagher
Northwood Drive
Hiawatha
Iowa
House of Representatives
Linn County
Mount Mercy College
Gallagher
Hall Home Furnishings
Democratic Central Commission
Linn County board delays action on Squaw Creek Park master plan
The Linn County Conservation Board spent two hours evaluating a revised Squaw Creek Park master plan and decided it was not ready to vote. Concerns centered on a proposed lake cost 2 to 3 million dollars, potential wildlife impact, and road layout around the lake and picnic area. A special session was scheduled for September 9 to continue development discussions.
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Squaw Creek Park
Mary Burke
Linn County Conservation Board
Marion
Conservation Department
Route 3
Dave Lyons
Linn County
Lyons
Joy Huston
Green
George Hamilton
Peter Wickham
Audubon Society
Palisades State Park
Cedar Rapids
Malawi officials explore Cedar Rapids sister city link
Four Malawi officials from Lilongwe and Blantyre visit Cedar Rapids for three days to discuss a sister city relationship with Eastern Iowa. They meet with city leaders, tour the University of Iowa and a local farm, and consider cultural and trade exchanges. Maurice Hachey coordinates, with U S involvement by Alan Ponik war and John Burroughs aiding the effort.
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Iowa
Malawi
Cedar Rapids
Ladislas Phiri
Lawrence Wachepa
Lilongwe
Victor Likaku
Timothy Chirwa
Blantyre
Alan Ponikwar
U.S. State Department
Maurice Hachey
Paul Shawver
University of Iowa
John Burroughs
U.S
Hachey
Burroughs
U of I
U.S. Information and Communications Agency
State Department
South Africa
Mozambique
Zambia
Zimbabwe
Escapee Hutchinson Charged in Delaware County Burglary Case
Virgil Hutchinson, a Minnesota prison escapee, faces eleven counts of second degree burglary plus second and third degree theft and criminal mischief in Delaware County. He was captured after a Sunday high speed chase in Eastern Iowa. Investigations span Linn Clayton Buchanan Fayette Jones and Jackson counties as officials pursue links to additional burglaries. Hutchinson held on 50000 dollar cash bond.
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Manchester
Delaware County
Virgil Hutchinson
Minnesota
Iowa
Robert Glaser
Hutchinson
Linn
Clayton
Linn County
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Duane Crock
Art and Velma Kintzel
Stanwood
Debbie Miller Farrington
Eric
Heritage Book
Cedar Rapids-Marion
Iowa Bankers Association
Farmers State Bank
C.R. Woman’s Children
Waterloo
C.R. Man
C.R
Center Point Road
Buchanan, Fayette
Jones and Jackson
Pve
Dolof
America
Ham
Hormel
ME Too
Nelson’s Meat Markets
Barlows Food
Jack & Jill Sun Mart
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