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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 2007
Page
6
City Council informal agreement points to July 18 for a recommended plan to ease bottlenecks at Boyson and Robins roads. Possible options include a traffic roundabout and expanded turn lanes, with cost estimated around 2.3 million and construction may start in about two years.
Robert Peters, 73, of Letts, died Wednesday when his eastbound semitrailer left Highway 22 west of Wellman, rolled into a ditch, and came to rest on its top. He was trapped and pronounced dead at the scene, the Washington County Sheriff's Office said.
Elaine Shaffer of Oelwein died at Mercy Hospital after a long illness. She raised 20 children without a husband who died soon after their youngest was born. Her funeral will be held at Jamison Schmitz Funeral Home, bringing together many scattered relatives for the first time since a 1986 Cedar Rapids reunion.
Edwin Ramos of Ottumwa was arrested on two counts of attempted murder after a shooting outside Scooters Sports Club. Victims Elidore Basilio and Georgie Pineda, both Ottumwa residents, were treated at local hospitals with Pineda later moved to University Hospitals Iowa City. Police say the dispute appears ongoing and not random.
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Deputies chase a white male in his late teens or early 20s after forcing a 19 year old woman to drive from Galesburg Illinois to Muscatine County and assaulting her. The car and suspect fled with an accomplice. the woman was found near Tuck er Avenue and Highway 61. Call (563) 263-6055 with information.
Autopsy test results from the State Medical Examiner’s Office confirm Bart Prado, 48, of Fort Madison died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound after shooting estranged wife Lori Prado, 35, and Justin Britton, 24, on June 13 near Fort Madison. The death was ruled a death by own action. Lee County Sheriff’s Office and the Division of Criminal Investigation led the probe.
Police investigate an armed robbery at the P and P convenience store in Anamosa. A man entered the 500 block of East Main Street shortly before 10:30 p.m., displayed a knife and demanded cash. The clerk handed over an undetermined amount, and the suspect fled on foot.
Evansdale appoints Acting Police Chief Randy Weber to lead the department after mayoral approval and council consensus. The selection followed a delay due to an inquiry by the state's Division of Criminal Investigation into personnel file handling and related allegations.
Roy E. Woods, 24, of Lawler, charged with third degree burglary for breaking into Lawler City Hall during lunch hour on June 4 and stealing money. Third degree burglary is a Class D felony, punishable by up to five years in prison, deputies said.
Readers are urged to call The Gazette with tips on news stories and photographs. Contact Cedar Rapids at (319) 398-8254, Iowa City at (319) 339-3159, or 1(900) 397-8212 for tips and photo submissions.
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