Swisher men injured in interstate crash on I-80 ramp
Two Swisher men were injured in a recent interstate crash on an I-80 on ramp in Johnson County. Driver Andrew Chalupsky and passenger Steven Pudil were ejected when the pickup rolled off the road. Pudil was in critical condition and Chalupsky in fair condition. both were taken to University Hospitals in Iowa City. The State Patrol is investigating and no charges have been filed.
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Swisher
State Patrol
Andrew L. Chalupsky
Steven A. Pudil
Johnson County
Chalupsky
University Hospitals
Iowa City
Pudil
Success 1996 deadline for Iowa Sesquicentennial ideas
The Gazette seeks standout success stories with deep Iowa roots for its 1996 Success 1996 section launching Sesquicentennial coverage. Submit a paragraph explaining why the person program or company deserves consideration by today or via fax to 398-5846, or send to Success 1996 The Gazette Cedar Rapids Iowa.
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Gazette
Iowa
the Gazette
Third Ave
P.O
Cedar Rapids
Cornell College food drive nets 1276 items in 45 boxes
Cornell College organized a contest style food drive run by the Office of Volunteer Services. Pfeiffer Hall and South Hall won first place while Olin Hall led in healthful donations and Dows in calories. Ramen noodles topped the most common items as 1276 items were collected for the Southeast Linn Community Center Food Bank in Lisbon.
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Cornell College
Linn Community Center
Lisbon
Cornell
Office of Volunteer Services
Pfeiffer Hall
South Hall
Olin Hall
Dows
Fight over Clive Drive SW closing sparks council clash
Cedar Rapids officials face questions about Don Thomas methods as he brings the long dormant Clive Drive SW closure to the City Council. CAST Inc. backs the move to ease truck access, while neighbor Gene Stoltenberg questions timing and intent.
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Rick Smith Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Don Thomas
Thomas
Clive Drive
Gene Stoltenberg
Stoltenberg
Proposed Closing Sale: UNO! Utlal Man Protests
John Smith argues for a sale closing while Stoltenberg of 3809 Second Ave SW objects that closing a perfectly good street makes no sense. Clive Drive provides access to the neighborhood without using Edgewood Road and Wiley Boulevard.
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UNO
Utlal
John Smith
Stoltenberg
Second Ave
Clive Drive
Edgewood Road
Wiley Boulevard
Guardsman Rodney Walls earns 1994 Medical Service Corps Award
Captain Rodney Walls blends National Guard duties with coaching and community work. The 14 year veteran leads the 134th Medical Company based in Washington, Iowa and recently ended a two year tour as commander. He values the pension and travel opportunities the service provides.
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Carly Delso-Saavedra
Gazette Inter
Rodney Walls
Clear Creek-Amana High School
Weston Ganka
Walls
National Guard
Medical Service Corps
Johnson County
Owa
Iowa Army National Guard
134Th Medical Company
Washington
Iowa
134Th
Family's Christmas gift tradition returns after fire and tragedy
Lorraine Corcoran and five relatives have funded gifts for a needy family for five years aided by the Grant Wood Area Chapter Red Cross. Jan and Bob Jacoby, whose Ma rengo home burned Nov 4, joined the effort after a year of personal loss including a granddaughter and mother death and a December crash that killed eight acquaintances.
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Dave Geschwazette
Marengo
Jan
Bob Jacoby
Mount Vernon
Lorraine Corcoran
Grant Wood
American Red Cross
Jacobys
Bob
Midwest Old Settlers and Threshers Association
Crawfordsville
Virgil Coonrod
Mark
Wendy Miller
Corcoran
Colleen Schutt
Newhall
Ruth Munger
Red Cross
Young friends visit West Union care center for Christmas
Julia O'Neill 92 shares candy with fourth grade visitors Katie Yates and Adam Schneberger at Good Samaritan Center in West Union. Pat Bindert started the student elder program 21 years ago to foster friendships and show students care jobs. Governor Branstad praised the volunteers and reading sessions continue with residents Louie Laugen Meg Martin and Kyle Miller as the pair learns about Christmas and past traditions.
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Rita Seymour
Iowa
West Union
Julia O'Neill
Katie Yates
Adam Schneberger
Good Samaritan Center
O'Neill
O’neill
Katie
Adam
Chuck
North Fayette
Pat Bindert
Bindert
Terry Branstad
Louie Laugen
Laugen
Louie
Meg Martin
Kyle Miller
Reader's Digest
Kyle
Martin
O'Neills
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Colorado
San Antonio
West Union Care Center
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