Kenyan life defies stereotypes says Cedar Rapids native
Kathy Knapp Eldon, former Cedar Rapids resident, talks with The Gazette about her Nairobi life as a freelance writer for The Nation. She praises Kenya’s cosmopolitan capital, education levels, and frontier spirit while noting economic and social realities including servants and a strong extended family network.
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Man fined for yelling at Marion city council member
Jazettie Marion. Kevin Hydak of 2500 10th Ave was found guilty of disorderly conduct in Marion Magistrate Court for swearing at City Council member Patrick Grady at a Marion Pizza Hut on April 30. Hydak received a 35 dollar fine plus court costs after pleading guilty.
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Marion area group ships aid to tornado struck Marion Ill
A Marion group plans to deliver a semi trailer of food kitchen utensils and appliances to Marion Illinois hit by a May 29 tornado. The drive raised about 300 in cash and was praised by Greg Hapgood chamber official. The convoy includes Hapgood Dave Snow Roger Hughes Paul Draper Bernie Cooper and Carl Foster and departs for southern Illinois on Sunday arriving Sunday afternoon.
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Juveniles now treated more like adults in Iowa law changes
Iowa law changes effective Thursday widen adult like handling of juvenile offenders and abuse cases. Officials say reforms ease enforcement and ensure accountability while protecting victims and improving investigations across Linn County and the Sixth Judicial District.
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Ralph Myers
Cedar Rapids
Marion Community Center Weekly Activity Schedule
This week's schedule at the Marion Community Center lists DeMeulenaere basketball at 7 a.m. today Spurgin dance lessons at 7 p.m. Tuesday Learning center sessions at 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. Wednesday Hawkeye basketball at 6 p.m. Thursday Learning center again at 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. Plus lessons at 7 p.m. Friday Hawkeye basketball at 6 p.m. A senior citizen activities listing appears on the Growing Order page of Sunday's Gazette.
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Banks Stagger July 5 Closures Across Marion Area
Farmers State Bank offices in Marion Hiawatha Lindale will be closed Monday July 5 with automatic tellers available. First National Bank locations in Cedar Rapids and Marion also close July 5 for Independence Day. Travelers Check Sale from Peoples Banks ends Saturday July 3 with $2 fee on up to 5000 and up to 48 in fee savings. Gazette Classified to close July 5 for holiday. Also 24 hour teller machines at the two banks. Police notes report multiple location reminders and calls.
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First Battle Opens Korean War Front In 1950
On this date in 1950 American troops engaged North Korean forces for the first time in combat marking the start of major ground fighting in the Korean War.
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