Rev John A Robinson Jr 81 dies after extended illness
The Rev John A Robinson Jr 81 died Sunday March 7 2004 at Marengo Memorial Hospital after an extended illness. Celebration of Life services 2 p.m. Tuesday at Uhlmann Powell Funeral Home Williamsburg led by Rev David Schuldt. Burial March 12 at Berlin Cemetery Berlin New Jersey. Survivors include wife Alta three sons John III Harrison and Nelson a daughter Alta Bailey two sisters Mabel Wood and Miriam McCloskey. Messages at powellfuneralhomes.com Click and obituaries.
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Newstrack item clarifies Monday followups by Gazette
The Gazette confirms weekly Newstrack followups on Mondays. Readers are invited to send questions to the editor at Cedar Rapids address, phone numbers, or email for guidance on newsmakers and events.
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Legion Raffle Plans At Birthday Party And Car Swords Prize
The American Legion announces raffles with $1 chances at their birthday party on March 17 and a second raffle for swords and cars on April 9 at the Legion Hall. Tickets are sold at the hall or during Lent fish fries. For other times call (319) 377-8320. Legion veterans express optimism about reaching their goal.
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Stepson charged in Indianola man's slaying
The body of 62 year old John Campbell was found near his rural Indianola home after he was reported missing. Bradley Hancock 16 was arrested charged with first degree murder following a confrontation over livestock. An autopsy was planned in Des Moines. The sheriff said multiple weapons were seized and the investigation continues.
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Deaf Woman Reaches $80,000 Settlement With Agency
Quianna Knowles, denied a Scotts Company job at Remedy Intelligent Staffing in Fort Madison due to deafness, will receive 80 000 under a settlement announced by the EEOC. The ruling bars discrimination, requires ADA training for managers for two years, and emphasizes safety fears are not valid grounds.
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Buckling Roof Forces Quick Action in Osage County
Mitchell County officials moved fast after contractors warned the courthouse roof near the clerk of court’s office was sagging. Wooden trusses split and rafters bowed while braces were installed to shore up the 1858 building, with engineers to oversee interim stabilization ahead of permanent repairs.
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Man Pleads Guilty in Fatal I-29 Hit‑and‑Run
Timothy Williams of Logan admits leaving the scene after his vehicle struck and killed 43 year old Roberta Kester of Glenwood on Interstate 29 near the Bellevue exit. He faces up to two years in prison and will be sentenced March 29 in Mills County District Court.
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Iowa Soldier Unit Returns Home After Afghanistan Duty
Authorities reported Kester exited her boyfriend’s car after an argument and was struck while walking along an exit ramp. Williams turned himself in after his car was found in Bellevue. About 190 soldiers in the unit were called to active duty last year and 40 returned from Afghanistan in December. 130 remain to come home later.
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Guard soldiers return today from Afghanistan
Twenty Iowa Army National Guard guardsmen from the 3654th Maintenance Co. will be welcomed at a 5 p.m. ceremony at the Knoxville armory. Maj. Greg Hapgood said they will be released to families after the event. The ceremony is at 1015 N. Lincoln Ave. near the Knoxville Raceway Museum.
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Woman gets 10 years in prison for theft and forgery
Sarah J Williams, 27, of Sioux City, forged stolen checks and was sentenced to 10 years in Woodbury County District Court. District Judge Mary Jane Sokolovske ordered five years for second degree theft and five for forgery, to be served consecutively, plus about $7,000 restitution.
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Ames quilter donates quilts to sick children and inspires aid
Joy Hopkins creates bottle quilts shaped like quart jars with playful fabrics and plans to ship them to Target House at St Jude Children’s Hospital in Memphis. Her illness and ongoing charity work motivate her Fabricators guild to produce fleece Throws for cancer patients at Mary Greeley Medical Center.
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