Cedar Rapids police seek suspect in Thursday stabbing
Cedar Rapids officers search for a suspect after a man was stabbed on Third Avenue SE Thursday night. Dale Ford, 37, was treated for a neck wound and released from St Luke's Hospital after the incident. Ford and the assailant left the scene before police arrival. leads are being followed Friday.
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Red Cross Volunteer to Aid Guam After Pongsona
Hollis of 3920 Deer Valley Dr. will serve in Guam for three weeks aiding residents after the Pongsona typhoon, according to Grant Wood Area Chapter of the Red Cross.
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Woman gets 15 years in theft-for-drugs case
Tami Connor a 37 year old former resident of Marion was sentenced to 15 years in prison for conspiracy to distribute possess with intent to distribute and manufacture methamphetamine in a theft-for-drugs ring. She faces five years supervised release and a 100 dollar special assessment.
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Charities face tighter budgets as donations fall
United Way of East Central Iowa reports reduced giving amid unemployment and a weak stock market. Catholic Charities and LEAF list lower contributions while agencies like Turning Hands rely on church pledges. Area churches balance budgeting against rising need as funds tighten across Benton to Washington counties.
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Charter Parking Directions From Interstate 380
From Interstate 380 take the airport exit go west on Wright Brothers Boulevard then north on Sixth Street and east on 76th Avenue. Gazette map.
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Hawkeye Fans Head to Orange Bowl by Charter Flights
Hawkeye supporters board charter flights to the Orange Bowl in Orlando from The Eastern Iowa Airport with departures starting at 7 am Sunday. Parking options include long term lots near the terminal and College Community School District lots with a 15 dollar per vehicle rate, security overnight, and a Monday night bag drop at the Levitt Center in Iowa City.
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Richard Johnson Retiring after 24 years as auditor
States auditor Richard Johnson, who began serving in late 1978 after Gov. Robert Ray asked him to take a temporary post, will retire next week after 24 years. A Spencer Nebraska native trained as an accountant and leader, he expanded the office from 165 staff with 3 CPAs to 110 members with 60 CPAs amid Iowa’s farm credit and budget crises.
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Five Iowa libraries rank among nation's best
The 2002 Hennen American Public Library Ratings place five Iowa libraries in the top 10 of their population categories Ames Bettendorf Cresco Lynnville and North Liberty are highlighted North Liberty earns No 1 in its size class of 25 000 Cedar Rapids metro libraries post strong scores with Marion Hiawatha Cedar Rapids rated well across the state Ohio Indiana and Utah lead national rankings with Iowa at 11th.
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