Mechanicville Soldier Griffith Buried With Honors
Funeral in Mechanicsville for Sgt. Donnie Griffith Jr 29 a nine year Army veteran who died March 11 near Tal Afar Iraq He was the 25th Iowa service member to fall in Iraq or Afghanistan His widow Stacy attended the service which filled Mechanicsville Elementary School gym with family and friends The ceremony included a flag presented to his parents and widow a Bronze Star and Meritorious Service Medal and a 2 25 p m graveside firing salute backed by Army and American Legion troops
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25Th Infantry
Fort Lewis
Wash
Griffith
Griffith Jr
Mechanicsville
Tal Afar
Iraq
Afghanistan
Army
Shane Keele
Hartley
Shindand
Stacy
Mearle Griffith
Diane
Don Sr
Don Griffith Sr
U.S. Air Force
Jerome Johnson
U.S. Army
Johnson
Linda Stransky
Mechanicsville United Methodist Church
Stransky
Donnie
American Legion
Donald
Diane Griffith
Bro
David Wallace
the Gazette
Jayme Oberbreckling
Donald Griffith Jr
Rose Hill Cemetery
Cameron Paup
Clarence
Mechanicsville Elementary School
Ben Griffith
Hiawatha
Notable deaths: John DeLorean and Bobby Short
Associated Press reports the passing of John DeLorean, 80, of Newark New Jersey, who died Saturday from stroke complications. Also, cabaret legend Bobby Short, 80, of New York, known for 35 years at the Carlyle Hotel, died Monday.
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Associated Press
John DeLorean
Newark
N.J
Bobby Short
New York
Carlyle Hotel
Notable birthdays today include Malden Marceau Sondheim and more
Today marks birthdays for actor Karl Malden mime Marcel Marceau composer Stephen Sondheim actor William Shatner composer Andrew Lloyd Webber sportscaster Bob Costas actress Lena Olin singer-actress Stephanie Mills actor Matthew Modine actress Kellie Williams Reese Witherspoon.
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Karl Malden
Marcel Marceau
Stephen Sondheim
William Shatner
Andrew Lloyd Webber
Bob Costas
Lena Olin
Stephanie Mills
Matthew Modine
Kellie Williams
Reese Witherspoon
Aniston tunes out media frenzy amid Pitt separation
Jennifer Aniston says she ignores nasty headlines about her split from Brad Pitt. She notes public support and describes learning to tune out rumors during a year of tabloid focus after their January separation following a July 2000 marriage.
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Jennifer Aniston
Brad Pitt
Aniston
Access Hollywood
Pitt
Sharpton plans rap attack with wallet
Rev. Al Sharpton campaigns against violence in rap music and plans to buy stock in hip hop record companies to pressure leaders and testify at stockholders meetings. He intends to challenge CEOs and push the FCC to act, though he did not name firms or disclose investment amounts.
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Associated Press
al Sharpton
Camilla Parker Bowles to become queen by law
The British government confirms Camilla Parker Bowles will automatically become queen when Charles is crowned. Public opinion opposes the title, and changing the rules would need new UK legislation and changes in 15 Commonwealth nations.
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Associated Press
Camilla
Camilla Parker Bowles
Charles
Parker Bowles
Britain
Commonwealth
Department For Constitutional Affairs
First Avenue East Widening Moves Forward in Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids officials approved funding for the First Avenue East widening for fiscal 2008, aiming to add two lanes on a five lane section. City engineering manager Rob Davis noted the scope needs right of way details, while homeowner Richard Luther urged caution citing trees and landscaping losses. The plan includes local matching funds and other Transportation Improvements projects like a Marion extension and a roundabout in Hiawatha.
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Linn County
Rob Davis
First Avenue East
Davis
Richard Luther
First Ave
City of
Cedar Rapids
Luther
Planning Commission
Commission
Dean Wheatley
Transportation Technical Advisory Committee
29Th Avenue
Marion
Boyson Road
Robins Road
Hiawatha
TV host Pat O'Brien enters alcohol rehab
Pat O'Brien, host of The Insider, announced in a written AP statement that he has entered an intensive recovery program for alcohol use. He did not specify the facility or exact entry date.
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Pat O’brien
Associated Press
O'Brien
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Vernon
Mount Vernon Road
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Iowa Department of Transportation
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19Th Street
Cottage Grove Avenue
Ck.smith
Gazette
Cedar Mem Cemetery
Nombrest Golf & Country Clu
EWTN
Fran
Dows Ln
Linden
Cottage Grove Ave
I Bricemore
O’brien
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