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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 2005

Page

15

Obituaries of Worby Gersh Werner and Herdlicka in Gazette

Multiple death notices brief Stanwood Darrell Worby 69 dies after long illness in Mechanicsville Nursing & Rehab Center Service details at Chapman Funeral Home Burial at Stanwood Cemetery Visitation Saturday. Dale Russell Gersh 58 University Park dies after extended illness memorial services in Oskaloosa Burial in Williamsburg Visitation details. John T. Werner 96 Williamsburg dies in care center arrangements pending. Russell Laverne Herdlicka 85 Williamsburg dies after brief illness celebration of life service Burial Oak Hill Cemetery Visitation details. Includes submission and obituary policy note for Gazette.

Darrell E. Worby Stanwood Mechanicsville Chapman Funeral Home Clarence Phil Leipold Stanwood Cemetery Carole Dawn Ron) Chapman Mount Vernon Larry Jean California Terry Kaylene Garry Sally Solon Fonda Brannaman Anchorage Alaska Donna Raymond) Cruse Diane Steve Yeggy Sparta Wis Donald Carol DeRidder Dean Virginia David Val Riverside Iowa Gilbert Worby Iva Baker Carole Paist Tipton Darrell Stanwood Fire Department Stanwood Ambulance Dale Russell Gersh University Park Williamsburg Pella Regional Health Center Church of the Nazarene Oskaloosa Terry Chapman Ralph Sprunk George Morey St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery John T. Werner Uhlmann-Powell Funeral Home Russell Laverne Herdlicka Mercy Iowa City Uhlmann-Powell Edwin Jordan Oak Hill Cemetery Judy Rausch Kokomo Ind Joyce Bingham Antioch Calif Norma Rodgers Millersburg Marilyn Johnson Tipp City Ohio Powellfuneralhomes.com The Gazette

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Vilsack reiterates plan not to run for third term

Gov Tom Vilsack again ruled out a 2006 re election bid saying he will not seek a third term and does not know who runs the Vote Vilsack site. Supporters with Crawford and Fischer noted Democrats worry about the next slate of candidates while Culver and Blouin emerge as top potential nominees.

James Q. Lynch Gazette Votevilsack.com Des Moines Jerry Crawford Iowa Crawford Steve Roberts Republican National Committee Roberts Culver Tim Raftis Tom Harkin Gordon Fischer James. Lynch Gazettecom

Budget Hanson says city kept stadium pledge on levy

Finance Commissioner Lyle Hanson said the stadium levy will expire June 30 and that the city has kept its promises. He noted the overall levy rises to 13.99 per 1000 due to state cuts and costs, while the 30 cent stadium levy ends after four years and is not part of the new total. The Kernels lease was redesigned to spread building costs over 50 years, with debt costs paid now and repaid later.

Hanson Council Cedar Rapids Kernels Bill Sarah Sue Vavroch

Predatory lending debated by coalition and lenders

A Cedar Rapids report labels payday and sub prime loans predatory while lenders call the term demagoguery. It notes high annual rates and fees, frequent refinancing, and location clustering. Coalition members push consumer education and state laws to curb abuses amid growing marketing efforts.

Coalition Steven Schlein Community Financial Services Association Richardson Cedar Rapids

Harkin seeks to keep Knoxville VA hospital open

Sen. Tom Harkin urged VA Secretary Jim Nicholson to prevent closing the Knoxville hospital. He argued the move would reduce inpatient care for Iowa veterans and pressed for detailed planning before any loss of services. VA plans to phase out most services over four years with inpatient care moving to Des Moines.

Harkin Knoxville Hospital Knoxville Tom Harkin Veterans Affairs Secretary Jim Nicholson Iowa Knoxville VA U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Anthony Principi Des Moines

Jones in court over first degree robbery in Iowa City case

Johnson County District Court to hear initial appearance for Corey Jones charged with first degree robbery tied to a Coralville and Iowa City incident. Police said Jones and accomplice struck a store employee with a gun and a metal ladder, the employee died later from injuries. Jones faces related charges and a broader robbery pattern including a Super 8 Motel incident and escape history.

Corey D. Owens Owens Washington Mercy Iowa City Iowa City Mike Brotherton Jones Johnson County Coralville Mount Pleasant Henry County

Fort Dodge Marine Reserves Soldier Injured in Iraq Bombing

Lance Cpl. Lucas Devine, 22, a Fort Dodge Marine reservist from Fort Dodge, was injured February 7 in an Iraqi roadside bombing while riding in a pickup. He suffered injuries to face neck and arms from shrapnel, underwent two surgeries, and has returned to duty. His father, Mike Devine, described his son as wearing protective sunglasses that may have saved his eyes. Devine serves in Company E, 2nd Battalion, 24th Marines and arrived in Iraq in September 2004.

Fort Dodge Lucas Devine Iraq Devine Mike Devine 24Th Marines

AFSCME ratifies contract covering state workers

DES MOINES IA AFSCME ratified a contract for 20000 state employees running July 1 2005 through June 30 2007 Union leaders said the agreement was approved by members Tuesday The package includes a 25 percent raise for some veterans on April 1 2006 and a 2 percent increase for all staff starting July 1 2006 Jan Corderman president of AFSCME Iowa called it good for public services and affordable for taxpayers.

Des Moines American Federation of State Jan Corderman Afscme Iowa

Deputy says shooting victim responsible for own death

Shelby County deputy Chad Butler testified that Dwayne Jens caused his own death after a December 30 chase when Butler shot after seeing an object believed to be a gun, later said by the deputy’s attorney. Family says Jens held only a cell phone.

Harlan Shelby County Sheriffs Chad Butler Hancock Butler Dwayne Jens Jens Dwayne L. Jens Kristopher Madsen Council Bluffs Sheriffs Office Associated Press

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