Cresco brothers turn ham radio into local lifesaving effort
Iowa Wisconsin Minnesota volunteers Lee Walter and Ernie Martin founded the Tri-State Amateur Radio Club. They convert a yellow 1971 van into a mobile station that aids disaster sites and coordinates emergency communications. They have helped in floods, tornadoes, and searches, earning praise from local officials while continuing their self funded, lifelong hobby.
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Cresco
Lee Walter
Ernie Martin
Oklahoma
Walter
Martin
Tri-State
The
Iowa
Ham Radio Mobile
Howard County
Mark Grinhaug
Grinhaug
Nevada holds whisker contest to honor sesquicentennial
Nevada Iowa invites all Story County residents to enter a facial hair contest during the Sesquicentennial Heritage Picnic in June. A $50 prize awaits winners in categories including Best Historic Beard, Longest Beard, Most Handsome Hair, and Most Unusual Style. Registration starts next month with judges from local barber shops and salons.
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Nevada
Iowa
Bill Horiie
Horine
Story County
Neva
Linn Court Felony Actions in Cedar Rapids District Court
Linn County District Court reports Guilty pleas and guilty verdicts across multiple cases. Defendants include Joseph A Meyers 18 Cedar Rapids on six counts of third degree burglary and Jordan M Durow 22 on forgery charges with a deferred judgment. Other pleas involve Heather J Henderson Lane P Butterfield Eugene L Bell Darrell L Jenkins Jodi L Davies and Steve F Thompson with varying sentences probation suspensions and fines.
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Cedar Rapids
Linn District Court
Joseph A. Meyers
10Th Street
Hillside Dr
Franklin Avenue
Maplewood Drive
14Th Street
Jordan M. Durow
Collins Community Credit Union
Randall's
Edgewood Rd
Durow
Ids
First Avenue SE
Second Avenue SE
Davies
Steve F. Thompson
J Street
Thompson
Cedar Rapids court sentences multiple in meth and drug cases
In Cedar Rapids, Martin Clasen received eight years and one month for conspiracy to manufacture and distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine. Tommy Dague drew six years four months for conspiracy to manufacture meth. Tammy Kohorst got 60 days for filing a false tax return. Daniel Muneton received six years eight months for possessing with intent to distribute over 500 grams of meth. Billy Moore Jr. was sentenced to 12 years one month for crack cocaine distribution. Ricky Carter got five years ten months for distribution of crack cocaine within 1000 feet of a school. Roy Moraine received nine years two months for manufacturing more than 5 grams of meth. Jesus Acevedo got four years seven months for felon in possession of a firearm. Cristobal Acevedo was also charged.
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Martin Clasen
Maquoketa
Tommy Dague
Tammy Kohorst
Kohorst
U.S
Cedar Rapids
Muneton
Denver
Billy Moore Jr
Bellwood
Ill
Moore
Ricky Carter
Roy Moraine
Jesus Acevedo
Toledo
Acevedo
Humboldt County attorney declines office after reelection
Humboldt County Attorney Derk Schwieger, 30, who ran unopposed in November, will not assume the post beyond Dec 31, 2002. He has accepted a private law firm offer requiring relocation, and the Humboldt County Board will consider options to fill the vacancy.
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Dakota City
Humboldt County
Derk Schwieger
Schwieger
Harlan Hansen
Community Volunteer Opportunities in East Central Iowa
Volunteer openings listed by United Way and partner agencies across Benton Cedar Iowa Jones Linn and Washington counties. Opportunities include funding-committee roles tax ride coordination ESL GED tutoring Meals on Wheels delivery and more. Call numbers provided for each program to sign up or learn details.
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L.lv
United Way
East Central
Iowa
Call
United Way of
Benton
Cedar
Jones, Linn
Washington
HACAP
Olivet
Catherine McAuley
RSVP
Linn County
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Cresco Brothers
Partment of Education
Iowa State Patrol
Department of Transportation
Alaska
A. Rc
Linn Court News
Meyers
Heather Jo Henderson
Janesville
Town Rd
Marion
Henderson
Lane P. Butterfield
Jacelyn Drive
Johnson Avenue NW
Eugene L. Bell
Marquette
Bell
Hintman Center
Darrell L. Jenkins
Money Station
First Ave
Jenkins
Jodi L. Davies
Cedar Rap
U.S. District Court
Daniel Muneton
Denver, Colo
Highway 30
Tama
Cristobal Acevedo
Huntington’s
Marion Square Plaza
I'S
Hansen
Kurt
Greg Stoebe
Qwest.net
Reap International
REAP
Siberia
Moscow
Reapintl
Longbranché
Inc
Ty F Eenelinden
Longbranch
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