Man in critical condition after power line contact
Duane Gemaehlich was in critical condition with burns over about 30 percent of his body after a steel tape measure touched a live power line during a preconstruction measurement for a garage in Marion. He was flown from St. Luke’s Hospital to the University of Iowa burn unit after responders aided him at the scene.
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Duane Gemaehlich
34Th St. NE
University of Iowa
Marion
Marion Fire Department
Gemaehlich
Vasey Ave
St. Luke’s Hospital
Iowa City
Argument leads to burglary charge
A 25 year old man, William D. Miller of 3010 Bowling St. SW, was arrested in Cedar Rapids after an early morning dispute at Barbara A. Kleppe residence on 812 D Ave NW. Miller faces second degree burglary criminal mischief and weapons charges plus improper vehicle registration and lack of license. He is jailed in Linn County.
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Cedar Rapids
William D. Miller
Bowling St
Barbara A. Kleppe
D Ave
Miller
Kleppe
Linn County
Wandering peacock returns home after weekend visit
The peacock found in rural Central City over the weekend is back with owners John and Phyllis Origies. Neighbors Tom and Lou Sperfslage helped round up the bird, which had wandered after receiving two peacocks as a Father’s Day gift. Both birds are home but care questions remain about proper confinement and handling.
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City
John
Phyllis Origies
Tom
Lou Sperfslage
Phyllis
Mrs. Ortgies
Family of Eleven Escapes Arson Fire
Juanita Alcaraz and her husband Miguel and their ten relatives escaped a home arson at 414 14th St SE after dogs alerted them to a red glow in the attic. The upstairs fire caused extensive attic damage but no injuries or lower-floor damage. Investigators found flammable liquid and paper used to start the fires.
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Juanita Alcaraz
14Th St. SE
Alcaraz
Miguel
Donald Knock
Teen Arrested After Stolen Wallet Theft
A teenager identified as Willie E. Cunningham, 18, of 512 14th St. SE, was charged with second degree burglary after allegedly stealing a wallet from Margaret A. Emig at 386 16th St. SE. Emig heard a noise at 6 p.m. and found her purse contents spilled before the suspect fled. Cunningham was later taken into custody and identified by Emig.
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Willie E. Cunningham
14Th St. SE
Margaret A. Emig
16Th St. SE
Emig
Cunningham
First United Methodist Church offers eight week unemployed support group
The Church and Society Work Area sponsors an eight week support group for the unemployed at the church starting July 7 on Thursday nights at 7 p.m. Kalie Khalsa of Family Services Agency leads sessions. Enrollment cap is 18, open to all unemployed individuals. Registration at 377-4856, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. No cost, babysitting provided. Topics include role changes from unemployment self-esteem family relationships stress and participant concerns.
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Church and
First United Methodist Church
Kalie Khalsa
Family Services Agency
Bank robbery hearing for Fort Dodge man in Cedar Rapids
Robert D. Patton, 23, pleaded on a federal charge after allegedly taking about $3,600 from United Central Bank of Burnside at gunpoint on June 21. A preliminary hearing was set for next Tuesday, bail at 50,000, attorney appointed, Patton in Linn County Jail.
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Fort Dodge
United Central Bank of
Burnside
Webster County
U.S. District Court
Cedar Rapids
Robert D. Patton
Patton
Linn County
Veteran Chester Weber elected senior commander for WWII vets group
Chester Weber, new veteran commander and Cornell College director of planned giving, was elected senior commander of the China Burma and India veterans of World War II. The Burlington meeting of Iowa’s 6,000-member group chose him to lead for one year. Weber flew B 24 missions with the 9th Bomber Squadron over Burma China Malaysia and Thailand.
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Chester Weber
Cornell College
China
Burma
India
Weber
Iowa
Burlington
Malaysia
Thailand
Three films at Bever Park for Films in the Park program
The Cedar Rapids Public Library presents tonight's Films in the Park at Bever Park headlined by a Star Wars style spoof. Also showing are Man on the Moon and a 26 minute Mickey Mouse film. The one hour family program Some Very Interesting People starts at 9 p.m. with free admission south of the shelter house. Parking is available near Bever Avenue.
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Bever Park
Doris Wilcox
Cedar Rapids
Shelter House
Bever Avenue
Journey Into Space programs for Hiawatha kids
The Hiawatha Public Library continues its Journey Into Space series with a Thursday schedule at Hope United Church of Christ. At 10:30 a.m. preschool through third grade will view Dragon Stew The Wizard and Mole and the Green Star followed by a Zeerod puppet show. At 2 p.m. fourth grade and up will watch Sammys Super Tshirt and Hank the Cave Peanut. The events are free with no registration required. call 393-1414 for info.
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Hiawatha Public Library
Mole and
the Green Star
Zeerod
Hank the Cave
Hope United Church of Christ
Ninth Ave
Marion youths to visit Adventureland near Des Moines
Seventy nine youngsters from Marion playgrounds will travel to Adventureland near Des Moines on Wednesday. All Marion playgrounds will be closed that day. Other activities are planned for the week.
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Marion Playgrounds
Adventureland
Des Moines
Norwest Bank People Loan Ad Turns Equity Into Flexibility
A Norwest Bank promotion pitches people loans that let homeowners use home equity to cover renovations balloon payments and other needs. The ad promises simple terms tailored to individuals and encourages in person details.
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Norwest Bank
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Donnelly
Thomas Park
Emerson
Hanna
Indian Creek
Washington
Hiawatha
Family Focus
Cedar Rapids-Marion
McDonald's
1St Ave
Gth
33Rd Ave
Blairs Ferry Rd
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