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Can trust be restored in Maquoketa
In Maquoketa 6500 residents question the community impact after funeral director Joseph Kedley embezzled 236000 from 93 prepaid clients. Kedley faces up to 10 years in prison for seven counts. two local firms change hands and a new Cedar Rapids challenger opens amid lingering rumors. A plan with Lahey and the Iowa Insurance Division offers partial credits for pre need contracts, but victims face added costs. The restitution suit proceeds as local officials urge healing while acknowledging loss.
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Donna Lee Olson
Lazette
Iowa
Maquoketa
Joseph P. Kedley
Kedley
Milly Kortenkamp
Randy Lahey
Davenport
Cedar Rapids
Peter Teahen
Wayne Heinz
Teahen
the Gazette
Joe Kedley
Britson
Lahey
Jackson County
Kras Long