Sumner Welcomes New 20 Million Community Memorial Hospital
In Sumner Iowa the Community Memorial Hospital moves into a new single level facility costing 20 million dollars. The upgrade includes 16 private patient rooms and modern radiology and surgical suites funded by 18 million from a USDA grant plus 2.23 million in local donations. The old hospital will be demolished after a brief move period and parking expanded.
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Eight-year-old helps reunite Iowa siblings after 65 years
Clifford Boyson of Davenport and Betty Billadeau of Florissant, Missouri were separated as children in Chicago foster homes. An 8-year-old neighbor, Eddie Hanzlin, found Billadeau on Facebook within a week. The siblings spoke via video this week and plan a face-to-face reunion in Davenport.
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Davenport
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Clifford Boyson
Betty Billadeau
Florissant
Chicago
Boyson
Eddie Hanzlin
Billadeau
Polite reply to a bridesmaid withdrawal request
A reader asks how to tell a former close friend Colette she will not be a bridesmaid. Keep the note brief and courteous to avoid hurt, saying plans have changed and the wedding party will be smaller.
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Colette
Kansas
Cedar Rapids DUI and drug arrest report lists six suspects
The Log reports several Cedar Rapids area arrests on Wednesday. Matthew Denning, Benjamin Randolph, Carlos Galarraga-Sanchez, Jorge Rojas-Gonzales, Marc Thompson, and Paul Sanchez face accusations in various Cedar Rapids blocks and Iowa City intersections. Some charges include second offenses and driving with license under suspension.
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Matthew C. Denning
Josephine Lane
Cedar Rapids
Jacolyn Drive
Benjamin J. Randolph
Eighth Ave
Sixth Street
Carlos A. Galarraga-Sanchez
10Th St
29Th Street
Jorge Rojas-Gonzales
Bridget Lane
First Avenue E
Marc E. Thompson
N St
N Street
Theft and assault charges filed in multiple Iowa cases
A list of defendants facing charges in Cedar Rapids, Iowa City and Coralville includes Heather L. Bennett with second degree theft for a $2500 golf set, Dwaine A. Toran for theft and burglary tied to Hampton Inn items, and several others facing assault, domestic abuse, firearm, drug and endangerment counts. The report also notes numerous property loss incidents at Cedar Rapids addresses and nearby residences with electronics and other items valued in the thousands.
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Heather L. Bennett
O Ave
Cedar Rapids
Dwaine A. Toran
Lakeside Dr
Iowa City
Hampton Inn
Convic
Malcom E. Brown
Crosspark Ave
Apt. B
Roman K. Fountain
Coralville
Iowa Medical and Classification Center
Robert G. Rogers
Efrain M. de Leon
Taft Ave
Correction on Santa story attribution
A Santa helper column titled Learning to be Santa's helper attributed to guest columnist John Sheda is corrected. The work first appeared elsewhere with an unknown author. The Gazette invites feedback on accuracy and fairness and provides contact numbers.
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John Sheda
the Gazette
Iowa and Illinois Lotteries Draws Reported for Jan 10
Iowa Lottery announces Cash Game winning numbers 1 18 20 24 34 and Pick 3 and Pick 4 results for midday and evening sessions. Illinois Lucky Day Lotto numbers are 14 17 22 29 38 and 6 01 48 with a jackpot of 3.5 million dollars.
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