Death notices span multiple Iowa cities and churches
Obituaries record 82 year olds Ruby S. Kacer Edwin R. Carlson Sr. plus Decorah Decorah and Iowa City figures with church services at Hus Memorial Presbyterian Cedar Memorial Chapel of Memories and local cemeteries Memorial funds established for several. Services and call times listed with burial sites and donors.
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Ruby S. Kacer
24Th Ave
Mercy Hospital
Ruby Melsha
Chelsea
Cedar Rapids
Edward Kacer
Welfare Office
Hus Memorial Presbyterian Church
Tabitha Society
Dolores Miessner
Kay Moscrip
North Liberty
Donald
Clear Lake
Iowa
George McDill
Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery
Brush Chapel
Edwin R. Carlson Sr
Marion
Arlington
Texas
Anamosa
Hannah M. Andreasen
Wilson Foods
Modern Woodmen
Grace Lutheran Church
Edwin R. Jr
Dallas
Phyllis Davis
Carrollton
Arthur
Albert
Cedar Memorial Chapel
J. Robert Cunningham
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Cedar Memorial Funeral Home
American Cancer Society
10Th St
Decorah
Melvin B. Solem
Big Canoe Lutheran Church
Steine
Church Cemetery
Iowa City
Edith Elarton
Donohue-Lensing’s
Oakland Cemetery
Mildred Smith
Oakwoll Retirement Center
Bessie Wildman
Ridgewood Cemetery
Lillian Zinkula
Donohue-Lensing
Manchester
Calvary Cemetery
Vinton
Anna Bessie Britt
Campbell-Russell’s
Waukon — Car Kugel
Zion United Church of Christ
Martin's
McNiel
Lena
United Methodist Church
Center Point
Charlotte Mallett
Murdoch Chapel
McConaughy
Mildred M
Paul Hasel
Salem United Methodist Church
Cedar Memorial Park
Appeals court orders retrial in Riley contempt case
The 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals voided District Judge McManus’s contempt ruling against Cedar Rapids attorney Peter Riley and remanded for retrial in federal court. The panel suggested reassigning the case to another judge and noted no ruling on merits, citing a Supreme Court view on judges avoiding cases in which they are embroiled.
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8Th
U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Edward McManus
Cedar Rapids
Peter Riley
Appeals
U.S. District Court
McManus
Appeals Court
U.S. Supreme Court
Riley
Tom
Code of Judicial Ethics
Robins City Attorney Threatens Lawsuit Over Dismissal
Former Robins city attorney David McGuire says his firing was unlawful and seeks damages for due process and written reasons. He cites a Supreme Court decision on a police chief dismissal and notes he represents Cedar Rapids and other cities. He filed suit in Linn District Court seeking a court order to obtain requested records.
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Jazene Courts Repo
Robins
David McGuire
Supreme Court
Independence
McGuire
Cedar Rapids
Mark Clark
Linn
Tip of the Day: Dusk Driving Dangers and Safety Steps
Dusk is the riskiest time for drivers with winter fatalities peaking around six p.m. Take precautions by removing sunglasses after sunset and never driving with them at night. Switch on headlights before sunset and ensure all lights are clean, functioning, and aligned. A broken taillight can dazzle following drivers and impair vision.
Federal grand jury indicts 10 in Iowa City gambling probe
A federal grand jury indicted 10 people in Iowa City on four counts tied to an illegal gambling operation. The case stems from a year-long investigation with seizures at two residences and Wilke's tavern, involving betting on sports and interstate wagering. Defendants face fines up to 20 000 and/or five years in prison if convicted. The group is to appear for arraignment in Des Moines on February 3.
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Iowa City
Joseph S. Beck
U.S
Iowa
Wilke
Federal Grand Jury
Beck
Dennis M. Peterson
Mary Ann Kramer
Clear Lake
Rudolph W. Scheler
Harry Kral
Solon
Donald Ellis
Brian J. Girard
Dale C. Mottet
Jackie D. Bowles
Christopher S. Wilke
FBI
Johnson County
Peterson
Kramer
Scheler
Kral
Ellis
Kramer and
Hudson
Illinois
Des Moines
Bugs Spectacular at Five Seasons Center Opens for Young Fans
The Bugs Bunny Sports Spectacular opened Friday at the Five Seasons Center drawing 3790 mainly young attendees. The show featured Bugs, Batman, Robin, and Wonder Woman in a game like Olympic premise with five events and a moral about good triumphing over cheating.
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Five Seasons Center
Bugs
Bugs Bunny
Batman
Robin
Wonder Woman
Joker
Riddler
Penguin
Catwoman
Sylvester the Cat
Daffy Duck
the Joker
Greene Square
Franken family buried in aplington Iowa tragedy
The Franken family from Parkersburg was buried in Aplington after five members including parents Ethel May and Darrell and children Dustin, Valerie, and Troy were found shot to death in their home. Authorities say Ethel May Franken shot her husband and three children before killing herself. About 675 mourners attended the moving funeral service led by Rev. Ernest Philippi at Bethel Church.
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Aplington
Iowa
UPI
Randy Kingery
Parkersburg
Ethel May Franken
Darrell
Ernest Philippi
Bethel Church
Franken
Independence sues over unpaid work on sewage plant
Lysne Construction Co of Blooming Prairie files suit against Independence claiming $31,008.65 unpaid on a $4,892,217 contract and $44,692.89 for extra work not in plans. The company also seeks $16,500 interest and $1,200 after a lien. City says the contractor must cover expenses for delays and cites withheld payment over delays.
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Independence
Minnesota
Lysne Construction Co
Blooming Prairie
Minn
Buckley and Holub Families Welcome Newborns
Vital statistics list births for Connie Buckley at 3324 Susan Drive NW a son JoEllen and Dean Holub at 2015 31st St Marion a son Molly Lackey at 3904 Silver Springs Drive NE a daughter Linda Cutcliff at Lisbon a daughter Helen Brennan at 1925 C Ave NE a son Mary Fisher at 127 11th St SW a daughter Barbara Wagner at Norway a son Renee Elgin at 642 Bartlett Court NW a son Mary Medulan at 284 13th St NW a daughter. Additional entries note Cedar Rapids interlinked pairs and locations with no further details.
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Connie
Paul R. Buckley
Susan Drive
JoEllen
Dean Holub
31St St
Marion
Molly
Douglas Lackey
Silver Springs Drive
Linda
William Cutcliff
Lisbon
Helen
Thomas Brennan
C Ave
Maryann Fisher
11Th St. SW
Barbara
Kyle Wagner
Norway
Renee
David Elgin
Bartlett Court NW
Mary Medulan
13Th St. NW
Boy Dies After Falling Through Ice in Cedar Falls Creek
Six year old Me Ireland of Cedar Falls fell through thin ice on Dry Run Creek in downtown Cedar Falls at about 530 pm. Neighbors, including Dan Jordan, pulled him from the water and responders attempted revival. Ireland died near 9 pm at Satoria Hospital.
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Cedar Falls
UPI
Cedar River
Ireland
Dry Run
Dan Jordan
Satoria Hospital
Clarifications Correct Junior Achievement Fair Dates Given
The Junior Achievement product fair is set for Saturday January 29 and Sunday January 30 at Lindale Mall not this weekend as previously stated. Junior Achievement Week starts Sunday and the Gazette will publish corrections for accuracy and fairness in response to reader complaints. Public phone line is 398 8313.
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Lindale Mall
The
Gazette
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Jeannette G. Sande
Decorah Lutheran Church
Lutheran Cemetery
C.R
Peter) Riley
Mark Glenn
Ment
James Hudson
Winslow
Ill
Revue Review
Dick Hogan Gazette
Dustin
Valerie
Troy
Kingery
St. Luke's
Gerald D. Christensen
Lou- Ann M. Wade
Dale W. Hatch
Christine M. Sharp
William R. Huber
Springville
Joanne M. Palmer
Swisher
Karen R
Melvin R. Essex
Mary K
Patrick M. Harp
Merna B
Lloyd W. McClain
Debra Lynne
Charles Edward Hobbs
Delores A
James Robert Myers
Shyri Lynn
John Louis Brundidge
Mary Jean
Harold James Paul
19Th St
City Hall
A Ave. NE
34Th St
Daniels St
J Street
Wilson Avenue
911
John E
Lapes Cedar
3Rd Ave
Center Pt. Rd
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