30 000 Light Display Keeps Holiday Tradition Alive
Heidi Kersten carries on a 38 year old family Christmas light display started by her father Larry Kersten on a 4.5 acre site between Vinton and Mount Auburn. After her mother Carolyn’s death the display runs through December 29 with help from the Vinton Mount Auburn fire departments and local electrician Mike Hopker.
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Christmas display north of Vinton on V-61 draws crowds
The Benton County holiday display sits three miles north of Vinton on V-61 Mount Auburn road intersecting Highway 218. Viewing hours run 5 to 9 30 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 5 to 10 p.m. Friday to Sunday. The free display accepts donations for upkeep and electricity with a new halo honoring Kersten's mother joining halos for her father and brother Kyle Kersten. Contact Kris Owens at (319) 398-8311 or kris.owens gazettecommunications.com.
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Coe forum to feature New York City and Iowa insights
Iowa City readers will learn about New York City and Iowa in January at Coe College’s Thursday Forum Series Eastside Midwestside. Sessions run January 9 16 23 and 30 in Kesler Lecture Hall Hickok Hall with coffee and pastries 8 45 to 9 15 a.m. and lectures to 11 30 a.m. Four sessions cost 25 dollars registration on site.
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Former Newton bank loan officer jailed for fraud
Everett Elroy Cook, 47, of Newton, was sentenced to 10 years for each of five counts of first-degree fraudulent practices and five years for eight counts of second-degree fraudulent practices. He must pay over 100000 in restitution. Plea in Jasper County District Court dropped 24 charges.
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Porte City man charged with three counts of sexual abuse
David Michael Scheel 46 of La Porte City is charged with three counts of third degree sexual abuse a Class C Felony following a Benton County Sheriff investigation. Court records show he had sexual relations with a 14 year old in rural Benton County during March and April 1999. Preliminary hearing set for Jan 4. Scheel lists La Porte City and Mount Auburn addresses. Class C Felony carries up to 10 years in prison and fines up to $5 000.
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Supervisors approve voting member to Linn County Public Health Board
The Linn County Board of Supervisors unanimousy approved Jim Houser and Kelly Steele for three year terms on the autonomous Public Board of Health replacing Hasley and Oliver. Houser will be a voting member while serving as liaison to county boards.
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Italian hose maker to locate in Burlington Iowa
Alfagamma America Inc plans a North American headquarters in Burlington at Flint Ridge Business Park to produce flexible rubber hydraulic hoses. The project, valued at 6.1 million, includes a 480000 grant and 120 new jobs with average wages over 13 dollars per hour. Local incentives total about 398000 plus tax abatements over five years. training grants and a revolving loan fund support are also offered.
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Linn County Board toMeet in Towns Starting January
Linn County Board of Supervisors will hold monthly meetings in incorporated towns starting January 15 years. The first session will be at 7 p m in Alburnett. The board will also meet with township and fire district trustees and citizens to discuss local issues.
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