Benton County Fire Kills Father and Son at Rural Home
Authorities identify Robert L. Michalec 92 and his son Allen L. Michalec 69 as the two who died in a house fire near Keystone in Benton County. Fire crews arrived to find the residence engulfed at 1:53 a.m. and declared it a total loss after extinguishing rekindled flames in the afternoon.
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Benton County
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Julie Michalec
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Mount Mercy receives million gift for therapy chair
Mount Mercy University in Cedar Rapids announces a $1 million endowment to fund a chair in the marriage and family therapy program. Randall R. Lyle will serve as the chair. Gerald and Audrey Olson, longtime supporters, funded prior initiatives including the Gerald & Audrey Olson Marriage & Family Therapy Clinic and a youth parent scholarship.
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Audrey Olson
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Audrey (Johnson) Olson
Mount Mercy
Gerald Olson
Crst International Graduate Center
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Laurie Hamen
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Audrey and
Arizona
Mount Mercy University
Trial begins in double homicide case of Kendu Petties
Jury selection finished and testimony starts in the first degree murder and conspiracy trial of Kendu Petties for the 2014 Cedar Rapids killings of Quintrell Perkins and Sierrah Simmons. Petties faced two life sentences if convicted, with bail at 2 million dollars.
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Correction on Cornell College caption prompts Gazette clarification
The Gazette corrects a Wednesday caption misnaming Cornell College in Mount Vernon where Jonathan Brand is president and donor Jean Russell a Cornell alumna. Readers may comment on accuracy by calling 319 398 8313 or 1 800 397 8212 for the correction space.
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Gazette editorial and address for Cedar Rapids publication
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