Surplus sale regulars turn junk into treasures and jokes
Longtime public surplus buyers joke and barter as they hunt bargains and collectibles. Regulars hide items in each other’s vehicles for laughs, from an ugly lime green furred bathroom scale to bequeathing urinals to fraternity buyers. George Frohwein, a frequent attendee, recalls buying a 170 foot communications tower and a Fresnel lens, while others collect porcelain dolls and vintage test equipment for ham radio and science heritage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe
Hennager
George Frohwein
James O ‘van Allen
Iowa City
Frohwein
North Liberty
Illegal Stop in Owi Case Sparks Appeal over Reasonable Suspicion
Montgomery was stopped on Highway 1 after signaling a left turn onto Lexington. Ellingson claimed to avoid a collision and arrested her for operating while intoxicated. A district court denied suppression, Montgomery was convicted, and an appeals panel ruled the stop unjustified under Iowa failure to yield laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Highway 1
Lexington Boulevard
Ellingson
Lexington
Lucy J. Gamon
Iowa
Referendum on Riverboat Casino Faces City Council Vote
Piersall says timing unclear but election dates set October 7 for the primary and November 4 for the general. He notes the issue hinges on candidate positions and cites backing from Citizens for a Riverboat Casino and States Warehousing Inc. backers who aim to gather 16,000 signatures and secure 60 percent approval.
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Piersall
Hanson
Sall
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Mary ’ Tee
Hee
Michael Arnold
Sixth St
Coralville
Hewlett Packard
Arnold
Hewlett-Packard
Cedar Rapids
Williams
Pepperwood Ln
Ge K-Mart
2Nd St
Hy Rand
Coe Sr Ence
Canter Point Act
Eee Ab
Ave
Suite
Cadar Rapids
Mer
Boyson
Comoupon
Edgewood
Center
Amont
Fraeath
Frend
Baby
Flame
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Aren
3Rd Avenue
Nue SE
The
Collec
Renaissance Group, Inc
Freedom Festival
Downtown Tire Cinera Es de
Lys
2Nd St. Downtown
Crlive.com
Were Ver Nursery & Garden
Earlmay.com
Northland Ave
Edgewood Road
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