Webster woman dies in Keokuk County two vehicle crash
A Webster woman Clara Icenbice 39 died when a van carrying her and Rodger Icenbice 42 was hit by a semi truck on Highway 149 near South English Iowa. Rodger was hospitalized in Iowa City with condition unknown last night. The van was on the eastbound shoulder turning into a private drive when struck. The crash occurred shortly before 2 p.m. about a mile west of South English about 35 miles southwest of Cedar Rapids.
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UI suspends search for new affirmative action director
The University of Iowa will pause its search for an affirmative action director after interviewing four applicants this month. The process will reopen in January 2002 with hopes to hire by May or June 2002. Interim director Jennifer Modeston is currently in charge.
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Eldora sues Mercy over Eldora clinic closure
Eldora along with Eldora Regional Medical Center and four residents sue Mercy Medical Center North Iowa and Mercy Health Services in Hardin County District Court alleging breach of contract and fraud related to the Eldora clinic closure announced for August 24. The suit notes Mercy converted Eldora Community Hospital into a super clinic in 2000 and sold it for $1. The petition claims a long plan to shut the clinic.
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Iowa shelters overwhelmed as summer adoptions rise
Cedar Valley Humane Shelter in Cedar Rapids is crowded with 110 animals 34 ready for adoption including 17 cats and 17 dogs. Cedar Rapids Animal Control houses 30 animals with many awaiting adoption after a three day hold.
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Lightning fixes restore Cedar Rapids police radio system
Cedar Rapids police and fire communications were disrupted for a day after a lightning strike damaged a rooftop antenna and clock system at the Police Station. Two replacement antennas and two master clocks arrived from New York and were installed, with officials noting no danger to the public.
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Labor council backs Clancey in Cedar Rapids mayor race
The Hawkeye Labor Council AFL-CIO endorsed May or Lee Clancey for a fourth two year term as mayor. It also endorsed incumbent Dale Todd for parks commissioner and challenger Bob Feiereisen for streets commissioner, while withholding endorsements in two other city races for now.
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Antiques collector restores a Model T farm wagon
Wimpy Sedlacek, an antiques collector from Fairfax, showcases a 1920s Model T farm wagon in his shed alongside other vintage tractors and wagons. He highlights how farmers converted old cars into farm wagons during tough times and plans to display the wagon at spring gas engine events.
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