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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 22, 2010

Page

9

LaVon Zear 1926 2010 Washington Iowa obituary notice

LaVon Zear of Washington Iowa died July 21 2010 at age 83. Funeral services July 23 at 10 30 a m Faith Baptist Church Washington with burial at Cottonwood Cemetery near Wayland. Visitation today at Beatty Funeral Home noon to 7 p m with family 5 to 7 p m. Born August 6 1926 in Wayland to Nicholas V and Oleta G Rich. Survived by husband Lyle five children three sisters and five brothers twelve grandchildren five great grandchildren and many relatives. Memorials to Hospice of Washington County and Faith Baptist Church.

LaVon Zear Washington Iowa Faith Baptist Church Harald Gruber Cottonwood Cemetery Wayland Beatty Funeral Home LaVon Nicholas V Oleta G. (Smith) Rich Lyle D. Zear Fredericksburg The Lyle Jacque Gregg) Trude Helena Mont Tim Zear Jeff Nancy) Zear Iowa City Shelley Lloyd) Hayes Chad Zear Marvin Rich Findley Ohio Dean Rich Mount Pleasant Edward Rich Lockridge Willis Rich Fort Myers Fla Jim Rich Miami Lorraine Swanson Arlington Texas Joyce Stull Doris Hall Tampa Adam Ethan Washington County Beattyfh

Obituary Notice Information and Fees

The deadline for obituary and death notice information to appear in the next days paper is 4 p.m. daily. Arrangements pending and all other obituary material published at 50 cents per word. Photos cost 10 dollars. Prepayment required. Call 319 398 8221 or email obits gazcomm.com.

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Submission deadlines for church and society notices

The notice lists writing submission rules for various sections. It requires daytime phone numbers and provides specific cutoff times: Church page by noon Wednesday before Saturday. Sunday Accent by 5 p.m. two Fridays before Sunday. News Notes by noon Wednesday before Sunday. Milestones by noon nine days before Sunday. It also lists contact numbers for each section.

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GazetteOnline obituary services and search info

An online obituary notice describes emailing obits to friends, viewing today’s services, and searching a historical obituary database at GazetteOnline.com. It highlights convenient digital access to current and historical death notices with a web portal.

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Waterloo police arrest 18 in check writing scheme

Waterloo police say 18 people were arrested in a check writing scheme that defrauded banks of about 125000 dollars. Suspects face charges including unlawful activity theft and money laundering as they opened accounts used starter checks and debit cards to swap checks create fake deposits and launder proceeds through US Postal money orders and purchases. Regions Bank Wells Fargo Veridian Credit Union and Iowa Community Credit Union were among banks affected.

Waterloo U.S Regions Bank Wells Fargo Veridian Credit Union Iowa Community Credit Union

Accused bomber opts to represent self at trial

John Tomkins a former Iowa letter carrier accused of mailing pipe bombs and threatening letters to push Navarre and 3COM stocks asks to represent himself in Chicago federal court. He faces 13 counts with potential 200 years and $2.5 million in fines. next hearing set for August 4.

Chicago Iowa John Tomkins Dubuque U.S Patrick Pope Tomkins Navarre Corp 3COM Corp Rolling Meadows Securities and Exchange Commission George Lindberg Frank Lipuma Lipuma Tomkin Lindberg

Audit raises more questions about school board spending

An Iowa audit shows thousands of dollars misspent on trips meals and salaries by the Iowa Association of School Boards. It details unreturned charges salary overpayments and complex transfers prompting continued legislative scrutiny and potential repayment actions.

Des Moines Associated Press Iowa Association of School Boards School Board Tom Courtney Oversight Committee Bora Bora Courtney Brooks Lodden P.C Kevin Schick Vicki Lensing Iowa City Lensing Schick Tahiti Association Maxine Kilcrease Kilcrease School Board Association

Iowa City area public safety blotter charges listed

Public safety notices from Eastern Iowa detail multiple arrests and charges. Individuals named include Shannon M. Macdonald Samantha J. Herbert Smith Jacob L. Law Neil W. Smith Nicholas A. Freno Ashley A Keller Amanda R. McVay Edward A. Harper Christopher H. Gantt Joshua C. Hines Robert B. Debow Philip J. Axtel Stephen Kimble Quentin Hamilton Shawn H. Larkens Dustin D. Carson Vernon Turner Dante S. Scruggs with offenses ranging from assault theft burglary drug violations and drug precursor possession to domestic abuse and criminal damage. Locations cited Iowa City Cedar Rapids and Marion with times from early morning to evening. All charges are accusations pending court outcomes.

Nicholas A. Freno Summer Circle Interstate 380 Ashley A. Keller First Ave Walmart 29Th Ave Amanda R. McVay Vinton Cedar Rapids Joshua C. Hines Ninth St Ninth Avenue Robert B. Debow C St Third Street Philip J. Axtel Washington Ave Second Avenue Stephen Kimble Sixth Ave Marion Quentin Hamilton J St. SW 30Th Street Dr. SE

National Republicans pick 1st District challenger Ben Lange

Independence attorney Ben Lange joins the National Republican Congressional Committee on the Radar list as the NRCC begins its Young Guns program to back open-seat challengers. Lange faces Democrat Bruce Braley, who leads in cash on hand, but Lange has no debt and has out-raised Braley in the latest quarter.

the Gazette Iowa Ben Lange National Republican Congressional Committee NRCC Lange Independence Bruce Braley Waterloo Braley ThelowaRepublican.com Craig Robinson Robinson

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Obituaries Online John P. Tomkins Johnson County Shannon M. Macdonal Vandella Dr North Liberty Burlington and Capitol Streets Samantha J. Herbert-Smith Timber Lane Coralville Jacob L. Law Evergreen Ct Neil W. Smith Driftwood Lane Gilbert Street Linn County Edward A. Harper Rushmore Dr. NE Christopher H. Gantt Shawn H. Larkens Dustin D. Carson Marion Rd BFC Gas and Electric Booth St Vernon Turner Dante S. Scruggs Old Marion Rd Wildwood Apartments Glass Rd Center Point Rd Grande Ave. SE 20Th St. NW National Republicans Independence Attorney George Janda Motor Services
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