Realistic body image doll promotes self esteem
Cathy Meredig unveils Happy To Be Me, a 1991 doll with realistic proportions to counter Barbie’s slim ideal. The nine piece wardrobe includes careers from surgeon to baker, and 70 percent of U S girls view themselves as fat. Priced at 19.95, the Woodbury Minnesota company plans more dolls including Nickole Asian American Jen and Grandpa with wrinkles.
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Antionette
Cathy Meredig
Cedar Rapids
Meredig
Toys Corp
United States
Happy
Fea
Byerly’s
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Minn
High
Woodbury
Nickole
Jen
Grandpa
Barbie
Solon High School chooses Larsen for auditorium work
The Solon school board awarded a $1.406 million contract to Larsen Construction for a 400 seat auditorium and lobby renovations, while delaying an elevator in the 1917 wing. The bid, $339,000 over the architect’s estimate, was the lowest of three and followed cost-cutting technical corrections reducing the total by about $15,000.
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Anne Johnston
Vazette
Larsen
Solon
Lakeview Elementary
John Pfiffner
Pfiffner
Abuse charges in limbo against ambulance chief
Johnson County Ambulance Director Dave Cole faces ongoing scrutiny after more than three months since 12 employees accused him of sexual and physical abuse. County Attorney J Patrick White presented a lengthy report revealing interview transcripts, with the board seeking more information. Potential actions depend on findings across assaultive behavior sexual discrimination and harassment categories.
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White
Sev
Cole
Board of Supervisors
Two Men Charged in Car Break-Ins
Iowa City police allege two men linked to a surge of car thefts. Casey J. Booth, 19, of 1402 Yewell Street, faces charges including two counts of privilege and interference with official acts after an alleged fight with officers. Police recovered items at the suspect's home. Booth bonds posted while Howard remains in custody.
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Johnson County
Iowa City
Casey J. Booth
Yewell St
Glory
Howard
Johnson County suspect arrested in car burglary case
Police report a Wednesday night casing of cars at 729 N Dubuque led to a 12 30 a m stop of Booth after a witness gave a license plate. Stolen property from 729 N Dubuque was found in Booth s car. On Thursday Nathan C Howard 20 of 2109 Western Rd was arrested and faces four counts of third degree burglary.
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N. Dubuque
Craig Lihs
Booth
Lihs
N. Dubuque St
Nathan C. Howard
Western Rd
Assault and drunken driving arrests in Linn County
The Log lists charges from the Linn County Attorney's Office including assault causing bodily injury for Robert D. Pendleton and assault with injury for Dale Turner. Drunken driving arrests cover multiple individuals with times and locations in Solon, Mount Vernon, Lisbon, Cedar Rapids and surrounding areas. Burglary theft and lascivious acts charges are noted for several suspects with detailed addresses and incident dates. Fire calls and a theft of a phone are also recorded.
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The
Gazette
Linn County
Robert D. Pendleton
16Th St. SE
Annie Whiteside
Dale Turner
16Th St. NE
Apt. C
Colleen Haverly
Michael Dean Brogan
Solon
Edgewood Rd
Ryan P. Jamison
Lisbon
Mount Vernon
William T. Evans
Fifth Ave
12Th Avenue
Otis Road
Neil R. Kratz
Council St
Center Point Road
Christine L. Nippe
John L. Harder
Cottage Grove Woods
30Th Street
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Slaughter
Jackyl
Doll
Solon High
Paul Miller
Bie
Bird Seed Sale
Superior
Pricee
Rr Ferry
N.E
Airs Ferry
Juan A. Rojo
Marshalltown
16Th Avenue
Kelly L. Dukes
27Th St
31St Street
Joseph D. Brandt
Blairs Ferry Rd
Roger A. Fell
Clarence
Linn
10Th St
Geoffrey L. Olson
15Th St
Susan J. Keyes
Third Ave
Indian Creek
Marion
Bradley J. Hylton
Frances Hamer
32Nd St
First Avenue Chrysler
Ken Langham
Cedar River
James Schafer
Kenneth C. Hill
10Th St. SW
U.S. Cellular
Collins Rd
G Ave
24Th St. NE
NY Times
John Camp
Camp Bros. Books
Vernon RD
JIEJE
Paul Kiecksee
Nay
Johnson Ave
Mick Culbertson
N.W
Craig Burtis
LUTC
Evelyn
Durte
Getten
Modern Woodmen OF America
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Owfice
Rock Island
Ted Messer
FIC
LUTCF
11Th Ave
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