WinterFest Begins Today in Cedar Rapids
WinterFest opens in Cedar Rapids offering free and low cost family activities all weekend. Schedules appear in The Gazette. Buttons cost $1 allowing free or discounted entry and are sold at Sun Mart Econofoods sponsors or volunteers. Call 360 1786 for details. Today events include MathCounts Corporate Challenge noon to 2 p.m. Westdale Mall Center Court and a kickoff party 5 to 7 p.m. at Five Seasons Hotel Front Street Lounge.
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Cedar Rapids
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Gazette
Sun Mart
Econofoods
Westdale Mall Center
Five Seasons Hotel
Front Street
Worthington woman killed in two-vehicle crash
Dimitra Dalrymple, 33, of New Vienna, died in a northbound semi collision with a pickup at Highway 136 and Rockville Road near Worthington. Driver Steven Shady, 29, of Worthington, and Mark Takes, 30, of Farley, were involved. Takes was hospitalized in critical condition after being thrown from the pickup. State Patrol continues investigation.
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Dimitra Dalrymple
New Vienna
Worthington
Steven Shady
Highway 136
Mark Takes
Farley
Rockville Road
Shady
Takes
Dalrymple
St. Mary's Unit
Dyersville
Mercy Health Center
Dubuque
Baby remains in fair condition after Belle Plaine house fire
Dakota Hamilton, 3 months old, was upgraded from serious to fair condition at St Luke's Hospital in Cedar Rapids after a Belle Plaine fire. He and his brothers Sammy and T.J. were rescued by their mother Kimberly Hamilton, 24, as the home suffered extensive smoke damage.
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Dakota Hamilton
Belle Plaine
St. Luke's Hospital
Cedar Rapids
Dakota
Sammy
T.J
Kimberly Hamilton
Cedar Rapids youths honored for distinguished action at fires
Shawn Ricket and Ken Sabotta were praised by Cedar Rapids Fire Chief Brad Gorman with the Fire Department's Award for Distinguished Action. Ricket, 10, alerted occupants after spotting a Dec 23 apartment fire. Sabotta, 12, woke residents and guided them to safety after spotting a Nov 19 garage fire. Both residents avoided injury.
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Cedar Rapids
Shawn Ricket
Ken Sabotta
Brad Gorman
Ricket
Curtis St
Trish Jackson
Sixth Ave
Gorman
Sabotta
Cambridge Dr. NE
Chelsea Dr. NE
Debra
Trish
Todd Jackson
van Buren
Thomas
Debra Sabotta
1994 Sticker Plates Face Tickets in Linn County
Linn County Treasurer Mike Stevenson warns motorists that all plates with 1994 stickers are subject to tickets as of Wednesday. Delinquent plates must be renewed and drivers with missing 1995 stickers can obtain a free replacement by submitting the blue form to the treasurer’s office. Stevenson urges motorists to renew and stay current.
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Linn County
Mike Stevenson
Stevenson
Midwest Living feature boosts Amana crafts to readers
Leona Baack of Marengo and Shirley Halverson of Marion gained exposure as their wood and fabric crafts were highlighted in Midwest Living. Baack’s Amana Colonies Hanging Star and Halverson’s canvas Santa drew attention at Schanz Broom and Basket Shop and through Halverson’s cooperative work. Baack notes higher demand and limited stock while Halverson welcomes the extra business and says she values the recognition.
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Arengo
Leona Baack
Midwest Living
Baack
Marengo
Marion
Shirley Halverson
Midwest
Amana Colonies
Schanz’ Broom and Basket Shop
West Amana
The
Broom and Bas
Amana
Gun and drug evidence presented in Sillick murder trial
A barrage of physical evidence including a sawed off shotgun and drug paraphernalia was introduced in the first degree murder trial of Brian Sillick. Prosecutors say he shot his girlfriend Tammi Wilson three times at their home on May 2. defense argues cocaine induced psychosis prevented premeditation. Firearms expert Murillo linked shell casings and shots to the shotgun found in Sillick's car.
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Douglas Neumann
Brian Sillick
Sillick
Tammi Wilson
Houston St. NE
Wilson
Victor Murillo
Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation
Murillo
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
John Graham
Garza Faces Jury Over Murder Kidnap Sexual Abuse
In Webster City a Hamilton County jury heard closing arguments in the case of Ruben Garza 32 of Marion accused of killing housemate Susan Vega 45 on May 22 1993 kidnapping her teenage daughter and sexually abusing her The jury will deliberate four charges including first degree murder kidnapping and two counts of third degree sexual abuse Garza's defense attacked the states use of a felon witness and urged jurors to question the plea deal terms.
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Gazette Courts
Webster City
Ruben Garza
Susan Vega
Hamilton County
Garza
Marion
Housemate Vega
Revenge alleged in slaying shocks Cedar Rapids
David Fields 24 pleaded innocent to first degree murder in the Dec 30 death of 21 year old Cedar Rapids resident Blonda Lacey. A Linn County complaint says Fields stabbed Lacey over a claimed $150 theft, spoke of the act to a friend at the scene, and fled after law enforcement questioned him. Evidence includes bloodstains, a bloody knife, and a plastic bag with bloody clothes. Fields’ trial is set for April 10 with a $1 million bond.
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Fields
Cedar Rapids
North
Little Rock
Ark
Lacey
Lynne Brady
Linn
Confidentiality Key In U of Iowa Presidential Search
University of Iowa professors and students oversee a confidential search for a new president to replace Hunter Rangings. The committee may field up to 150 candidates, aims to name at least four finalists for the $182000 annual post, with Korferry International aiding the process. The State Board of Regents will pick Rawlings successor. the search could last eight months.
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Johnson County
Iowa City
University of Iowa
U of I’s
Steve Collins
Collins
State Board of Regents
Rawlings
Cornell University
Ithaca
N.Y
Regents
Marvin Berenstein
Korn/Ferry International
Dallas
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East Iowa Journal
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Ket
Main Amana
Norman and
Joanna Schanz
Halverson
Creative Colony
Dick Hogan
Logan
Todd Tripp
Carlos Isaac
Isaac
Arkansas
David Fields
Elonda Lacey
U of I
Hunter Rangings
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