Driver Injures Cheryl Mayfield in Three-Car Crash
Cheryl Mayfield, 29, of 4447 C Ave NE, remained in fair condition at St. Luke's Hospital after a Friday 4 p.m. three car collision at 42nd and Ozark NE. Her vehicle was struck nearly head-on by Larry Thomas, 18, of Northwood Drive NE, who faces reckless driving charges. Bradley Frederick, 27, of Iowa City, faces a separate charge for not having a valid license.
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Cheryl Mayfield
C Ave
St. Luke’s Hospital
42Nd
Ozark
Mayfield
Larry A. Thomas
Northwood Drive
Bradley Frederick
Iowa City
Cedar Rapids Library seeks 11 percent budget rise
The Cedar Rapids Library Board asks the City Council for a 1,943,933 annual budget for the next fiscal year an 11 percent jump from 1,753,571. The increase mainly funds the new library building and includes cuts such as 25,000 from a 250,000 materials request.
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Mark Glenn
Cedar Rapids
Carney
Firecracker on School Bus Sparks Suspensions
Two Prairie High School students were suspended after admitting involvement in setting off a firecracker on a Thursday bus ride. The driver Bettie VanAmberg was placed on a three day paid leave for poor judgment after parking the bus for 75 minutes on a county road while awaiting the students.
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Prairie High School
Carl Williams
College Community School District
Williams
Bettie VanAmberg
Oklahoma St
Walford
Stolen Paint Sprayer From Edgewood Road Site
A mobile paint sprayer valued at 2500 dollars and seventy five feet of hose were reported stolen Friday from a Cedar Rapids Drywall construction site at Edgewood Road and Twelfth Avenue SW. A spokesman said a south door was forced open.
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Edgewood Road
Twelfth Avenue
Cedar Rapids
Marion Center Weekly Schedule at the Marion Community Center
The Marion Community Center unveils a week of activities with daily fitness and recreation. Highlights include basketball, square dance lessons, Headstart programs, learning center sessions, and meetings at the Marion Park Board and Danish Lodge.
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Marion Community Center
Forde
Carl Ohrt
Marion Park
Danish Lodge
County assessor Holveck ends 24 years of service
Linn County will seek a new county assessor after Forrest Holveck, in office since 1961, submitted his resignation effective Feb 15. He cites personal reasons and retirement readiness. The process to replace him involves state lists, an examining board, and the Linn County Conference Board with final appointment by the board.
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Dick Hogan
Gazette
Linn County
Forrest Holveck
Holveck
the Gazette
Cedar Rapids
State Revenue Department
Linn County Conference Board
Conference Board
Marion Briefs Ad Inquiries and Drive-Up Notice
It is easy to place an advertisement by calling Gazette at 398 8234 or toll free 1 800 332 7976. Farmers State Bank opens a Collins Road Square Drive-up near Ardans today from 8 to noon with lobby hours 9 to noon.
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Marion
Farmers State Bank
Collins Road Square
Ardans
Carbon monoxide sends seven to hospital in Cedar Rapids
Fire department responded to the John Knapp residence at 307 Crescent St SE around 8:44 a.m. Friday after a carbon monoxide incident sent seven people to St Luke's Hospital. all were released later. John Knapp said symptoms included eyes burning and headaches with others faint and nauseous. cause under investigation with a possible furnace vent damper malfunction.
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Cedar Rapids
John Knapp
Crescent St
St. Luke’s Hospital
Linda Knapp
Cresent Street
JoAnn Welsh
Richard Staves
Kay Staves
Rich Jr
Mike
Allyson
Los Angeles
David
Diana
Knapp
Linda
Free Family Open Gym Sponsored by Marion Parks and Schools
The Marion Park Board and local school districts sponsor a free Family Recreational Open Gym from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. each Sunday for nine weeks starting this Sunday. Vernon Middle School hosts Linn-Mar residents use the high school gym. Participants must be from Marion or district residents and be accompanied for younger ages. Tennis shoes required. bring own equipment. Two supervisors on duty. no showers or lockers. Park Office at 377-4846 for details.
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Marion Park Board
Marion Independent
Linn-Mar
Vernon Middle School
Marion
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John Mcivor
Library Board
Marion Center
Hiawatha
Bill Wallig
Center Point
Iowa
Ron Bentley
Watchmaker
Nooley -Bentley Jackers
Seventh Avenue
New Life Fitness World
Westdale
Park Board
Wvne
ST Luke's
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