Finger, not gun, robs victim then captured
Delbert Meseraull and a rider he picked up late Thursday night believed a pistol was pressed to his head. He turned and found the rider used a finger to threaten him, and the thief fled with the wallet. Police later arrested the rider, Lorenzo Williams, on a robbery charge and connected court documents show an earlier burglary warrant. Williams was found in an alley and linked to a March 26 burglary of the Randy Evanson apartment. Authorities also report three Linn County men face second degree burglary charges related to a Kalona theft and Wellman pharmacy break-ins with property recovered.
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Meseraull
Linn
Inci
Washington
Washington County
Linn County
Robert Boggs
Rural Center Point
Kevin Fitzsimmons
Ninth St. NW
Cedar Rapids
Carl Sharp
Bowling St
Miller's Medicine Cabinet
Kalona
Slagle Pharmacy
Wellman
Lone Tree
Dent
Lorenzo Williams
Fifth Ave
Williams
Third
Fourth Avenues
Randy Evanson
Second Ave. SE
Depot closes at Belle Plaine on July 5
The Chicago and North Western Railroad will shut its Belle Plaine depot July 5. Agent Clarence Fisher said the move is part of an economy drive, noting the company is cutting back gradually. The brick two story building sits near Main Street. Fisher, the sole employee, will be relocated likely to Tama.
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Donahue to appear in Dubuque on tour stop
Emmy winner Phil Donahue will visit the Five Flags Civic Center in Dubuque at 11 a.m. August 20 as part of a 10 city five day personal appearance tour. A 10:15 a.m. press conference precedes a 45 minute speech and a 45 minute Q and A session. Tickets go on sale at the Five Flags ticket office.
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Dubuque
Phil Donahue
Five Flags
Hair in harvest: Michigan farmers try human hair deer repellent
Larry Weesies and cousins spread discarded hair from a Montague barber in western Michigan celery fields to deter deer. Hort assistant Greg Luckey notes the science is unclear yet suggests other repellents like Tabasco spray as options.
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Montague, Mich
Larry Weesies
Western Michigan
Montague
Gary Knabb
Weesies
Greg Luckey
Muskegon
Elections commission drops Jepsen probe
The Federal Election Commission voted to close the file on a bank loan to Senator Roger Jepsen of Iowa for his 1978 re election campaign. The probe considered whether Dee Jepsen co ownership of their home made her a contributor. authorities found her participation minimal and the loan was covered by Jepsen personal assets.
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Federal Election Commission
Roger Jepsen
Riowa
Dee Jepsen
Jepsen
Security State Trust and Savings Bank of
Bettendorf
Federz
Culver urges less focus on exotic weapons at Amvets meeting
Senator John Culver of Iowa told Amvets members that the United States should prioritize military readiness and retention in the National Guard and Army Reserve over glamorous new weapons. He warned excessive focus on advanced tech harms spare parts, maintenance, and experienced personnel, noting ships in harbor and crews leaving for civilian pay.
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United States
John Culver
Iowa
Norfolk
Williamsburg Board Names New Secretary and Teachers
The Williamsburg school board appointed Janiece Lickweg as board secretary replacing Marilea Schmidt who is moving this summer. The board also named Joseph Benedict to teach social studies and Beverly Wyatt to teach speech English and drama.
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Williamsburg
Janiece Lickweg
Marilea Schmidt
Joseph Benedict
Beverly Wyatt
Impact Luncheon advances Explorer program in Hawkeye Area
The first of two Impact Luncheons will be held at the University of Iowa Athletic Club in Iowa City on Tuesday June 24 to promote Explorer Posts. Coordinated by Allin W Dakin the event gathers business and professional leaders for sponsorship. A Cedar Rapids luncheon follows in July with date to be set.
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Impact
University of Iowa Athletic Club
Explorer
Hawkeye
Orville Brown
Allin W. Dakin
Cedar Rapids
Coe College Computer Center
Brown
William Bywater
Randy Bezanson
Sam Wallace
Hawkeye Area Council
Dewhurst And Oates Star In CBS Sequel And Baby Comes Home
Colleen Dewhurst and Warren Oates lead in And Baby Comes Home a CBS sequel to the NBC film And Baby Makes Six Dewhurst plays a woman who bears a fourth child late in life despite her husband’s opposition.
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Hollywood
Colleen Dewhurst
Warren Oates
Baby
Miss Dewhurst
How People Live in the Face of Danger
A Parade Magazine feature examines daily resilience and coping strategies as individuals confront threats. It profiles ordinary people confronting danger, highlighting survival mindsets, community support, and personal courage.
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