First responders lauded after Bellevue parade stampede
Dozens of first responders helped after two horses charged through a Fourth of July parade in Bellevue. Janet Steines of Springbrook died from injuries. 25 others were hurt. Ambrosy, a critical care nurse, aided victims as officers and medics moved quickly with a Florida flight medic among the helpers. The stampede caused carnage over 1600 feet before the horses were halted.
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Justin Foss
Gazette
Bellevue
Marcia Ambrosy
Ambrose
Janet Steines
Springbrook
Steines
Marvell
University of Iowa
Iowa City
Jackson County
Schwager
Murray
Bellevue Parade Update and Victims Fund Launched
Bellevue police investigate parade incident as horses were checked by a veterinarian and taken away safely. A town gathering is set for 5 30 p m at Horizon Hall with counselors and officials. A Bellevue Parade Victim s Fund opened with drop points at Bellevue State Bank Fidelity Bank and several Dubuque Fidelity locations. An independent board will oversee the fund and Tim Daugherty can be contacted for details. Police seek witnesses and expect the inquiry to wrap next week with no charges anticipated.
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Horizon Hall
Bellevue
Bellevue State Bank
Fidelity Bank
Fidelity
Dubuque
Maquoketa
Lamotte
Tim Daugherty
Lynn Schwager
Unicycle rider juggles a busy summer for Hunter Koenigsfeld
Hunter Koenigsfeld, 12, at Roosevelt Middle School juggles unicycle riding with guitar, juggling, tree climbing, drums, babysitting and dog sitting to beat summer boredom. She learns on a tall unicycle, practices juggling eggs, and experiments with music, all while balancing chores and hobbies in Edar Rapids.
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Edar Rapids
Hunter Koenigsfeld
Hunter
Roosevelt Middle School
Connie
Johnny Cash
Green Day
Norbert
Caleb
Dave Rasdal
the Gazette
Cedar Rapids
H1N1 vaccine still available in two counties
Linn and Johnson counties report leftover H1N1 vaccine with several clinics planned. Linn County offers walk-in clinics at the fairgrounds Central City and appointment slots at the Cedar Rapids health department. Johnson County will provide vaccines at the Iowa City health department with no extra clinics planned.
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Johnson, Linn Counties
Cedar Rapids Linn County
Curtis Dickson
Linn County
13Th St. NW
Cedar Rapids
Health Department
Doug Beardsley
Johnson County Public Health
S. Dubuque St
Iowa City
Call
Three Men Charged in Iowa City Burglaries Span Fourth of July Weekend
Police tied Marcus Harris 18 Donald Wood 23 and Bryan Babcock 23 to a string of burglaries in Iowa City and Coralville over the holiday weekend. Harris and Wood face two counts of third degree burglary one count of attempted burglary plus robbery and other charges. Babcock faces third degree theft. Bonds set at 83500 for Harris and Wood and 7500 for Babcock.
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Iowa City
Katie Stinson
de Gazette
Marcus L. Harris
10Th St
Apt. B. Coralville
Donald D. Wood
South Lawn Dr
Bryan A. Babcock
Laura Dr
Harris
Wood
Babcock
Lucas Street
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Dave
Rasdal
Gazcomm.com
Blackbird
Ramblin
South Governor Street
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Woods
South Lucas Street
Harris and
Johnson County
Katie
Stinson
Kcrg.com
Rapids
Susan Harnish
ARNP
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Courtney Albritton, Pac
Donald Wood
Bryan Babcock
Marcus Harris
Brandon Bourgeous
le Continence Center
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Paul Pickering, MD
Shevonda Sherrow, MD
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