Cabbage Patch Dolls Arrive At Iowa City Kmart In Surprise Shipment
A semi trailer delivered 250 cases of 1500 Cabbage Patch dolls to an Iowa City Kmart about 10 am Friday. Sales reached 800 dolls in two hours with limits of four per customer. Fifty dolls were donated to charity, and execs reported no incidents despite sudden public rush. The source did not reveal origin of the shipment.
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Ex-U of football player to be retried for murder
James Wendell Hall, a former University of Iowa football player, will be reprosecuted on a second degree murder charge in the 1973 killing of Sarah Ann Ottens. A pre-trial conference is being sought, with no date set.
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Jonnson County
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Johnson County
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Chapman
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Drawdown weakens Coralville Lake ice hazard
The U S Army Corps of Engineers at Coralville Lake urges people to stay off the newly formed lake ice. Winter drawdown has caused cracks and air pockets creating hazards for snowmobilers and skiers who are advised to use authorized trails only. Call 338-3543 for trail conditions.
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Future Homemakers Spread Cheer With Local Gift Drive
Linn-Mar High School's Future Homemakers of America chapter organized a schoolwide drive collecting over 1,000 items for eight local families. A $125 contribution and staff donations supported gifts wrapped in three hours and delivered to families via cars as students sang carols.
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Marion Center Weekly Schedule at the Community Center
Next week at Marion Community Center events include Spencer family dinner Sunday at noon Carl Ohrt and Rapid Square lessons Tuesday at 7 p.m. Double D Plus II workshop Wednesday at 7 p.m. HACAP cheese giveaway Thursday at 10 a.m. H and H Plus workshop and Guys and Dolls lessons Thursday at 6 and 7 p.m. Hawkeye basketball Friday at 6 p.m. DeMeulenaere basketball Saturday at 7 a.m. and a New Year’s Eve square dance at 9 p.m.
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Rapid Square
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DeMeulenaere
Norwest Bank Marion and Cedar Rapids observe Christmas closures
Norwest Bank Marion and its Cedar Rapids office close Monday December 26 for Christmas. Use night depositories and ATMs. Herren's Floor Covering shuts December 22 to January 2 for the holidays. Farmers State Bank closes December 26 though 24 hour electronic banking remains available. Gazette ad invites ads via phone.
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Linn GOP to send delegation to Grassley tribute
Linn County Republicans plan a Jan. 20 trip to Des Moines to attend the Tribute to Sen. Grassley at Veterans Coliseum. Delegation reservations cost 50 dollars per person and are coordinated by Linn GOP Chairman Paul Pate. Roger Jepsen is set as featured speaker with former Gov. Robert Ray as emcee.
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Charles Grassley
Iowa
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Kinks Set for Five Seasons Center January 20
The Kinks return to Cedar Rapids with The Romantics at Five Seasons Center on January 20 at 8 p.m. The show was moved from November 11 after guitarist Dave Davis could not tour. Tickets are $11 in advance, $12 day of show, available at the box office and Iowa Record Bar locations.
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Dying boy thanks Waterloo for kind visit
Will Vincent a 4 year old from Louisiana is dying of a brain tumor and leukemia. The boy asked to see John Deere tractors and Waterloo residents organized a tour of the John Deere Waterloo Tractor Works. City workers made snow at the Holiday Inn where Will stayed with his parents. The mother expressed deep gratitude to Mayor Leo Rooff and the city workers for the warm reception.
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Will Vincent
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Ralph
Beth Vincent
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