Retired minister thrives in printing shop life
Melvin C. Melcher, 75, long a United Methodist pastor, runs MC Print Shop from his Marion duplex with wife Opal. He prints church materials and genealogies, relies on word of mouth, and stays active in ministry by filling pulpits and counseling. The couple maintains a steady routine, prioritizing family devotions, lunches, and evenings together.
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Melvin C. Melcher
12Th Street
United Methodist
Linn County
Lisbon
Central City
United Methodist Churches
Melchers
First United Methodist Church
Marion
Melcher
Opal
Walker
M.C. Print Shop
Janet
M.C
Melvin Charles
the Gazette
United Methodist Church
Arnold
Ned
McGregor
Marion Police Log Shows Theft Surge and Traffic Crackdown
Marion police logged 27 thefts in the past week including 12 bad check reports, plus two cases of criminal mischief and four burglaries. Ten arrests were made, four for drunk driving. Individual charges included intoxication theft assault and traffic warrants. Police issued 42 speeding tickets and 50 other traffic citations. Medical assists occurred at multiple locations Friday through Sunday including Eighth Avenue and Eighth Street 2905 First Ave and 1181 Eleventh Street.
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Marion
Five arrested after fight at Five Star Saloon Fairfax
Linn County deputies arrested five persons early Sunday after a fight among customers at the Five Star Saloon in Fairfax. Kevin Mulvaney and Gary D. Neal faced charges of interference of official acts and assaulting deputies. Dennis P. Pease and Craig Deason were charged with intoxication and interference with official acts. Joyce Dighton was charged with intoxication.
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Linn County
Five Star
Fairfax
Kevin Mulvaney
Eighth Street SE
Gary D. Neal
K St
Dennis P. Pease
Wilson Ave
Craig Deason
16Th Ave
Joyce Dighton
H Ave
Kenny Rogers ticket chaos and long line at Cedar Rapids
Gebauer discussed per person ticket limits for Kenny Rogers shows but chose no limit as 8 000 tickets per show. Evening show remains headliner. 4 p.m. tickets to be sold if left, priced 15 and 12 50, with recordings planned for TV special. Crowds grow overnight with 1 500 fans at center. early in line Randy Knapp 17 Marion. others praise Rogers appeal amid concerns of scalping.
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Gebauer
Iowa
Cedar Rapids
KISS
First Avenue
Third Street
A Avenue NE
Five Seasons
Randy Knapp
Alburnett Road
Marion
Susan Knapp
Mauryne Simoens
Kenny Rogers
Simoens
Les Warner
Pat
Oakland Road
Warners
Homes needed for eight Tunisian students
The Experiment in International Living selects eight Tunisian college students from the Tunisian Teacher's Technical Institute to join Cedar Rapids area for the Inbound program July 12 through August 3. They will live with local families and participate in cultural exchange, with housing treated as family membership, not guests. Interested families should contact Susan Moran or Don MacKay for details.
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Cedar Rapids
Teacher’s Technical Institute
United States
Linn County
Cedar Rapids-Marion
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Mario
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J.F. Landenberger
Gazette
10Th Street
Rogers
Warner
Pat Warner
Cheri Collens
Debbie Davis
Lorna Shoemaker
Center
Susan Moran
Linda DeCamp
PWLC
Collins Rd, N.E
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