Cedar Rapids Man Charged in Coggon ATM Theft
Travis Sojka, 24, of 1812 M Street Southwest, faces first degree theft and elude charges after authorities say he and accomplice Jeremy Jones, 30, burglarized a Go America store in Coggon and stole an ATM from the rear of their van. Sojka is jailed on 20 000 bail. Jones was released from custody.
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Travis Sojka
St. SW
Sojka
Linn County
Jeremy Jones
Go America
Central City
Acquaintance Accused in Cedar Rapids Robbery
A 31 year old man told police an acquaintance robbed him Sunday near his northeast Cedar Rapids home in the 1700 block of A Avenue NE shortly before 5 30 p.m. A man known to the victim produced a handgun and demanded cash and personal property before both suspects fled in a vehicle. Police follow leads as the investigation continues.
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Cedar Rapids
A Avenue NE
Joe Cerruto
Cerruto
Ely Road Closure for Sewer Work Near Old River Road
Ely Road SW will be closed from Old River Road to Worthington Drive starting at 9 this morning for about three days to permit sewer work. Motorists should take alternate routes as advised by the city Traffic Engineering Department.
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Ely Road
Old River Road
Worthington Drive
Lisbon Man Released After High Speed Chase Crash
Michael S. Brecht, 19, was discharged from University Hospitals in Iowa City after a crash during a police chase Friday night. A Lisbon officer clocked him at 48 mph in a 25 mph zone on Lisbon Road. His SUV left the road near Hillcrest Country Club in Mount Vernon, flipped and struck a powerline pole. No charges had been filed as of Monday.
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Lisbon
Michael S. Brecht
University
Iowa City
Lisbon Road
Brecht
Country Club Road
Hillcrest Country Club
Mount Vernon
Ostwinkle Named Supervisor for DNR Regional Office
The Department of Natural Resources appoints Dennis Ostwinkle as supervisor of the regional office covering 15 eastern and southern counties. Ostwinkle has served as Mason City officer for 11 years and now leads the regional team. Call tips to 398-8254 or 1-800-397-8212 for stories or photos.
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Department of Natural Resources
Dennis Ostwinkle
Ostwinkle
Mason City
Hanson presses police cuts risk to Cedar Rapids units
Cedar Rapids officials clash over a 2 million budget gap with Police Chief Mike Klappholz warning that cuts could eliminate about 14 of 200 officers and harm public safety amid terrorism concerns. Council member Lyle Hanson urges options, cites pension costs and helicopter program spending.
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Cedar Rapids
Mike Klappholz
Klappholz
Paul Pate
Lyle Hanson
Public Safety
David Zahn
Hanson
Santa helper at Williamsburg bank draws smiles for kids
Dave Malloy a 50 year old bank vice president plays Santa at Farmers Trust and Savings Bank in Williamsburg. Children climb onto his lap while parents grin and share anecdotes about Coca Cola collections and family pets. Malloy has played Santa for 16 years and at the bank for 32, making the visit a warm, humorous holiday scene.
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Santa Claus
Dave Malloy
Farmers Trust and Savings Bank
Williamsburg
Santa
Madison Schaefer
Conroy
Bridget
Madison
Seth Allison
Trent
Seth
David Letterman
Cassea Groepper
Grayson
Todd and
Betheen
Todd
Dave
Forced landing in Marion leaves pilot with minor injuries
Cedar Rapids man Chris McKenna, 44, escaped serious harm after his Cessna 150 lost engine and forced a landing in a farm field north of Marion. He suffered slight injuries possibly including a broken jaw and was examined at the Marion Airport by Area Ambulance paramedics. Perry Walton aided in locating him in the field after he radioed for help, and the FAA was to be notified. no flight controls were damaged and McKenna avoided power lines during the blacked out landing.
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Cindy Hadish
Suzette Marion
Cedar Rapids
Chris McKenna
Marion
McKenna
Chicago
Jan
Perry Walton
P & N Flight & Charter
Hindman and
Fernow Roads
New York
Federal Aviation Administration
FAA
Mercy Medical Center
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