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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 2008

Page

10

Mennonites Help Clean Up Flood Aftermath in Coralville

About 65 volunteers from area Mennonite congregations aided River Front Estates residents in Coralville cleaning out drywall and insulation after flood damage from the Iowa River. Dan Yoder coordinates the effort, saying help brings blessings beyond money. Residents express gratitude as waterlogged homes face uncertain repairs.

Jennifer Hemmingsen Gazette Coralville Iowa River Front Estates Dan Yoder Kent Feeds Mennonite Disaster Service Jesus Yoder Kalona Mennonite Disaster Services Phil Shank Wellman Charlie Fox Blacksburg Fox South Dakota Jean McCarty McCarty the Gazette Mac McArthur-Fox

Gazette Data Central maps Corridor crime reports

The Gazette collects public safety and county attorney data for The Log in Eastern Iowa. Residents can map crime reports in Corridor neighborhoods via GazetteOnline com data central page.

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Dozen Offenders Arrested for Operating While Intoxicated

A list of multiple individuals from Iowa City Coralville North Liberty and surrounding areas were arrested for operating while intoxicated in late Friday to Sunday hours. Names ages and addresses are provided along with times and locations of the alleged offenses. Some offenders are noted as second or third offenses. One entry includes endangerment and weapon counts.

Martha A. Greazel Petsel Pl Iowa City Riverside Drive Riverside Court University Heights Jacob Howell East Dubuque Ill North Liberty Brian A. Altemeier Brooklyn Johnson County Jesus J. Saenz Oxford Boyrum St Ryan W. Witt Ninth St Apt Coralville Highway 6 25Th Avenue Linsey A. Harris Benton Dr Hawkeye Court Mormon Trek Boulevard Orlando D. Thompson Dakota Tri Iowa Avenue Lauretta J. Stringer-Thoen Third Avenue Broadway St Nathan P. Byers N. Ridge Dr Parkway Drive North Ridge Drive Cordell J. Braverman Napoleon Lane Holiday Rd Emily A. Steen E. Court St Joaquin Guardado-Rivera East Joseph D. Dixon Boston Way Sugar Creek Lane

Linn County Fair Shows Relaxed Family Atmosphere

Linn County Fair enters its 120th year on a cool sunny Saturday as attendees enjoy a laid back vibe. Sue Becker praises the family focus while Heidi Abel notes additions like a beer tent garden and truck pull. Free admission and parking draw crowds despite growth efforts and new attractions.

Stephen Schmidt Gazette Central City Linn County Sue Becker Alburnett Abel

Local Youth Shine At Linn County Fair Photography Contest

Shelby Malone an 11 year old Central City entrant displayed three landscape and flag photos while Mikayla Hartl also from Central City qualified for the Iowa State Fair with a black and white rabbit named Oreo. Magda Holden Davenport described the fair as slow but similar to Poland fairs as Linn County Fair continues through Thursday.

Stephen Schmidt Jessica Flansburg Central City Linn County Fair Mary Mary Flansburg Shelby Malone Shelby Mikayla Hartl Mikayla Magda Holden Davenport Poland Holden Linn County Stephen Schmidt Gazcomm

Iowa identity theft law sparks mixed reviews

Critics say the Iowa breach notice law adds costs for businesses while skeptics from Carnegie Mellon question its effectiveness. Supporters note quicker monitoring of credit and faster stop of misuse, citing past delays by firms like Montgomery Ward as evidence of the need for faster disclosure.

Des Moines Iowa Carnegie Mellon University Pennsylvania House Senate Cedar Rapids Montgomery Ward Associated Press

Reed reports modest fundraising progress yet to be filed

Anecdotal note says nessman Christopher Reed has had modest fundraising success and his quarterly report to be filed with the Federal Election Commission was not immediately available. In a separate local item, Galles suffered serious burns from an explosion while unloading corn at the Midwest Farmers Co op near a local elevator and was treated at the St Elizabeth Regional Burn Center in Lincoln Nebraska.

Nessman Christopher Reed Federal Election Commission Galles Midwest Farmers Co-op St. Elizabeth Regional Lincoln Neb

Indianola restaurant collapse on the town square

A building housing the One Stop on the Square restaurant collapsed at 7 45 am Sunday in Indianola, sending bricks into the street and alley. Fire Chief Brian Seymour notes possible damage to three nearby buildings and seven families displaced to motels while engineers assess the site. Barbara Martsching, owner, says a bowing wall prompted an assessment but not a full collapse. County assessor values the building at 107000 dollars.

Indianola Brian Seymour Barbara Martsching

Harkin Builds $4 Million War Chest for Fifth Term

Senator Tom Harkin of Iowa reports more than $4 million in campaign funds for a fifth term. Campaign spokesman Matt Paul said Harkin raised $632,945 in the quarter ending June 30 and has $4,109,219 cash on hand. He has raised $8.16 million in six years of the cycle. Opponent is Marion Busse.

Washington Tom Harkin Iowa Matt Paul Des Moines Harkin Cumming Marion Busi

Mason City bicyclist dies in collision with pickup

Richard M. Lind, 49, of Mason City, died when his bicycle collided with a pickup at a city intersection just before midnight. Lind reportedly rode through a stop sign without lights and dark clothing. the driver was 19-year-old Mark Hulsing of Northwood. Lind died at Mercy Medical Center.

Mason City Richard M. Lind Lind Mark Hulsing Northwood Mercy Medical Center

Man Injured in Alton Farm Explosion Returns Home

Matthew Galles, 31, of Remsen, is back home after a hospital stay for injuries from an explosion at a farm cooperative in Alton. Authorities did not release details of the incident.

Alton Leaves Alton Matthew Galles Remsen Alton Last

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