Authorities search for man missing after boating incident
Authorities continue hunting for a man believed drowned after falling from a boat near Sugar Bottom Recreation Area at Coralville Lake. The incident, reported around 8 p.m. Saturday, marks the season's first boating fatality. four Iowa Search and Rescue dogs detected scents near Mehaffey Bridge as rough weather paused the search.
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Christina Erb
Coralville Lake
Sugar Bottom Recreation Area
Randy Haas
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Allan L. Butler
Hiawatha
Hannah Meeks
Cedar Rapids
West Overlook
Delton Alexander
West Branch
Sugar Bottom
Iowa
Mehaffey Bridge
Kyle Hadenfeldt
Iowa Search and Rescue
Robber targets Arby’s in southeast Cedar Rapids
Police search for a man who robbed the Arby’s at 1417 First Ave SE near 6:45 p.m. He demanded cash, left south toward Second Avenue with no weapon shown. A full description was not available.
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Cedar Rapids
Arby’s
First Ave
Tom Jonker
Second Avenue
Jonker
Clampitt Beef Brings Family Raised Steers To Market
Greg and Jayne Clampitt tapped eight years ago to produce small farm raised beef on ten acres near Independence Iowa after family favorites inspired their venture. They now raise about 30 steers a year earning praise from relatives and friends as they promote Clampitt Beef.
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Marlene Lucas
Gazette Grocery
Greg
Jayne Clampitt
Grandpa
Jayne
Independence
Clampitt Creations
Deere & Co
Greg Clampitt
Clampitt Beef
Fire at Colonial Park Office Building Remains Mystery
The 2000 Colonial Park blaze in Iowa City remains under investigation though not active. Investigators from the city police, state fire marshal, and ATF cited suspicious evidence and a prior 1994 arson, with Hawkeye Investments later selling the site in 2002 to Cynthia and Craig Abraham.
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the Gazette
Iowa City
Colonial Park
Andrew Rocca
Rocca
Broadway St
Iowa City Police Department
State Fire Marshal's Office
Federal Department of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms
Hawkeye Investments of
Coralville
Cynthia and
Craig Abraham
New 18 968-Square-Foot Office Retail Center Opens
An 18 968 square foot office and retail building has been completed on the site. The Iowa City Assessor lists land at 430 600 and building at 797 180 dollars. Realtor Jeff Edberg of Coldwell Banker Iowa City is showing suites to potential clients. Two spaces are being renovated though client identities remain confidential due to lease contingencies.
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Iowa City Assessor's Office
Jeff Edberg
Coldwell Banker
Iowa City
Poten
Tial
Edberg
Barrel mail mystery from the Galapagos postcard
Marion reader Jack Walters received a stamp free postcard from his son Jim who was in the Galapagos. The note explains a barrel mail system on Floreana where sailors sent letters. Walters seeks the anonymous helper who delivered the card and invites contact at 447-5874. Dave Rasdal’s column appears in the Gazette.
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Jim
Galapagos
Morning Gazette
Jack
Dunmoring
Iowa
Janet
Floreana
Ecuador
James Colnett
Nathab.com
Cape
Ann
Marion
Galapagos Islands
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