Central City band teacher charged with vehicle theft
Central City Schools band instructor Marc Rood, 32, of Cedar Rapids, faces a second degree theft charge after a stolen 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee was stopped due to an expired plate. The vehicle had been reported stolen in March from Automaxx. Police say the suspect declined comment.
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First Ave
Cedar Rapids
Rood
Bill Mertens
Automaxx
Sixth St
Reod
Clayton County Supervisor Charged With Drunken Driving
Schroeder 51 of McGregor faces drunken driving and failure to have control after his vehicle rolled near Isle of Capri Casino in Marquette on November 26 at 2 42 am. Blood alcohol 0.201 percent. Schroeder elected supervisor in 2000 and previously received a deferred judgment in 1995.
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Schroeder
McGregor
Isle of Capri
Marquette
Iowa
Don Mason Nominated for Iowa Senate Seat
Democrats in SAC CITY District 26 nominate Don Mason to run for the Senate seat vacated by Congressman-elect Steve King. Mason, a Nemaha farmer and Iowa Corn Growers Association director of grower’s services, will likely face Republican Steve Kettering in January after King resigns to join Congress.
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Senate
Steve King
Congress
Iowa
Mason
Nemaha
Sac and
Buena Vista
Sac County
Iowa Corn Grower’s Association
Steve Kettering
Man Died After High-Speed Chase In Cedar Rapids
Lynn D. Simpson 25 of 3900 Sherman St. NE died when the stolen 1990 minivan he drove left an Iowa County road and rolled after a chase reaching speeds over 100 mph. Simpson had a troubled history including a prior residential facility stay and a July attempted self-harm. Police followed from overhead. the van was later towed to an impound lot in Marengo for inspection.
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the Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Lynn D. Simpson
Sherman St
Iowa
Simpson
Chase
F Ted
Swisher
Shueyville
Nelson Center
D Avenue NE
Chuck Mincks
Marengo
Mincks
Police Department
Lynn Simpson
Bluestem pilot ends as demolition waste diversion wraps up
Cedar Rapids Bluestem and Iowa Demolition and Recycling Services report 21 000 tons diverted from Linn County landfills over 18 months. Last year 17 789 tons diverted with 3 022 tons this year. about 16 percent sent to markets. Project ends with local demand shown but space constraints hinder expansion. private sector expected to continue.
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Dick Hogan
Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Linn County
Bluestem
Iowa Demolition and Recycling Services
Karmin Bradbury
Bradbury
Iowa
Michael Zinser
Grand lady Esther Armstrong dies at 99 in Cedar Rapids
Esther Youel Armstrong 99 widow of Cedar Rapids department store mogul Robert Armstrong died Sunday at St. Luke's Hospital after a long illness. Her cremation will be followed by a memorial service at 1:30 p.m. Saturday at St. Paul United Methodist Church.
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the Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Esther Youel Armstrong
Robert Armstrong
St. Luke’s Hospital
St. Paul's United Methodist Church
Bob Yaw
Esther
Wendy Stoecker Uses Feet For Everyday feats
Wendy Stoecker born without arms adapts to life with remarkable foot dexterity. She eats, shops, types, threads, drives, dresses, shaves, paints nails and pours drinks using her feet. A Cedar Rapids native, she starred in diving, earned hall of fame honors, and works as an occupational therapist while inspiring others.
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Wen- Cody Stoecker
Wendy
Cedar Rapids
Giants
Reds
Jefferson High School
University of Florida
Iowa
Peninsula Regional Medical Center
Salisbury
Wendy Stoecker
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