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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1994
Page
7
An Elkport area man, Mark Funk age 26, is listed in serious condition after a one vehicle motorcycle crash Saturday on County Road X-30 three miles southeast of Elkader. He was airlifted to Lutheran Hospital in La Crosse Wisconsin. The motorcycle belonged to Scott Kelly of rural Elkader. The accident remains under investigation.
Verle Shaffer, 48, of Tipton, was critically injured when his car fell into a Muscatine County quarry Saturday. Bystanders rescued him, he was revived, and he was taken to University Hospitals in Iowa City in serious but stable condition.
Friends and family held a Sunday fund raiser at the Blue Chip restaurant in Monticello to help police catch Cathy Jo Cox Bohlken’s killer. About 400 attended, raising roughly 7500 dollars six months after her stabbing death at her home. Dean Cox praised the community’s support, calling the day meaningful for him and his family.
A 42 year old Cedar Rapids man, Russell Nicklas, was listed in critical condition after a Saturday 7 p.m. gunfire on 28th Street NW. Police pulled him from a car, he was taken to St Luke's Hospital with a chin wound into his brain amid possible domestic issues. Trailing news mentions Gov Branstad visiting Cedar Rapids Friday to back Linn County Trails Association fundraising for a 3.1 mile Cedar Lake Connector Trail, Phase I of a 12 mile project linking multiple trails as part of the American Discovery Trail. June is Trails Month for Iowa.
Waterloo firefighters investigated a house fire at 920 Leavitt St that left seven people homeless Saturday. Officials suspect arson as a possible cause and no injuries were reported. damage estimates were not available last night.
Agendas carry hot items as the Iowa City City Council debates at length. Mayor Susan Horowitz notes diverse personalities trigger in depth talks. City Manager Steve Atkins cites extended sessions, while Jim Throgmorton defends late meetings as essential to public understanding.
Jason Sanders 15, of Vinton Iowa, pursues a ground raised chicken feeder to strengthen leg muscles. He won the 4 H Iowa Poultry Award and cites past honors including a national invention win and a Tonight Show appearance. He plans a $1000 scholarship interview for the National 4 H Congress in Orlando Florida as fall classes resume.
Jim Emry stands before a large jump at the Brighton track he developed on Highway 78. The first race drew a positive response and Emry expects improving results in upcoming season events. His son Craig Emry flies high over a jump as the pair pursue fewer travel burdens through local competition.
Jim Emry an auctioneer in Brighton teamed with George Miller to buy an abandoned railroad right of way and create a cross country motocross course. The 15 acre tract near Highway 78 was transformed into a designed track with earthen jumps for racing. Emry and his 16 year old son Craig plan to host races after bringing in a professional designer.
The Brighton 10 miles south of Washington Iowa hosted motocross events on June 26 July 10 August 14 and September 25 starting at 1030 a.m. Admission was five dollars. May 22 race drew 121 riders and about 250 spectators from Cedar Rapids Mount Pleasant and Iowa City. Emry hopes 175 to 200 riders at next event with five races left in the season. Local farmers and out of town fans praised the event and the Brighton City Council supported the project.
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