Hoarders Help Spur Cleanup For Rural Family
Rowell family in Springville worked with a therapist, cleaning crew, and organizer after letting clutter pile up. Dean and Kendra Rowell, 48, long time residents, say the initial cleanup was rapid and traumatic yet transformative. Their sons Spencer 17 and Tyler 13 grew involved in sports as hoarding worsened and family life suffered.
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Jill Rowell Overcomes Hoarding With Help From A E
Jill Rowell discusses her Hoarding disorder on Gazette Online linking her difficulty making decisions to attachment to objects. A E funded a professional organizer and Susan Wilke of DeClutter Bug aids time management and mail laundry routines.
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Whirlpool to Invest in Amana Icemaker Plant Upgrades
Whirlpool will invest in energy efficient lighting a possible roof update and parking upgrades at its Amana Iowa icemaker plant plus address safety quality and productivity. The Iowa Economic Development board approved a 65 million forgivable Grow Iowa Values Fund loan with 4 million this year and 2.5 million next year. The county approved 1.5 million in tax increment financing and will transfer the 50 pound icemaker line from Evansville Indiana to Amana this summer. Evansville plant will close later this year. Workers rehired for the line will keep their previous pay rate. Whirlpool aims to protect US jobs amid global competition.
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FEMA funds keep Hancher building warmed during repairs
FEMA maintains temperature and structural stability at Hancher as replacement site approval awaits. Officials warn temperature drops risk mold, deterioration, and added costs while ongoing restoration and demolition plans proceed.
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Ficial
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Becker Taken Home After Leaving Hospital
Becker was discharged after a psychiatric evaluation for schizophrenia and marijuana abuse following a high speed chase and threats to Cedar Falls resident Dwight Rogers. Witnesses described Becker’s agitation and doctors noted he could not be forcibly held without a civil commitment. Jurors viewed a police interview in which Becker confessed to killing Thomas and described bizarre statements about Satan.
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Cedar Falls
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Becker
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Adam Taylor
Cedar Val
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Parkersburg
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Woman pinned under car after Marion crash
Emergency crews extricated Jeannette Marie Malake 41 from beneath her vehicle after a crash on Highway 151 east of Marion. The sole occupant was thrown from the car and airlifted to a hospital with non life threatening injuries. Investigation ongoing.
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Gazette Tip Line Contact Details
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