Settlement reached in Kingsley Grant suits against St Luke's
An out of court settlement was reached in two suits by Dr. Kingsley Grant of Cedar Rapids against St. Luke's Hospital and its officials. Hospital officials, advised by counsel, have settled and part of the accord requires St. Luke's and its president Sam Wallace to dismiss their appeal of a $1.25 million judgment.
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Petting Zoo Goat Killed at Amana Facility
A petting zoo in Amana reports a March 6 killing of an African miniature pygmy goat found strangled after removal from its cage. The incident follows a series of animal deaths in the past six years, with authorities investigating possible causes.
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Idaho Alzheimer's patient identified after abandonment at track
Police said a retired auto worker from Idaho, left at a dog racing track with a note and diapers, was identified after his daughter had checked him out of an Oregon nursing home last weekend. Hundreds called offering help and clothing. Details on page 3A.
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Europe
Retired Army animal doctor vet vet joke
A light humor item notes a retired Army animal doctor with a playful veterinary pun. The short piece plays on the word vet twice for a quick chuckle. It presents a compact, period-voiced quip typical of a daily humor column.
Weather and Disease Link Draws Skeptics in Health Analysis
Biometeorologists claim weather triggers or influences most human diseases, with many arthritis sufferers agreeing while many skeptics dispute the idea. The Health and Science note in Thursday's Gazette examines the debate.
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Health&Science
Brown upsets Clinton in Connecticut primary
Jerry Brown stunned Bill Clinton by winning Connecticut's presidential primary, while Bush swept the Republican vote with about 67 percent. Clinton leads in delegates but Brown claimed the upset could change the race as New York looms. Clinton and Brown each claimed 21 delegates in Connecticut.
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First Child At UIHC Receives Heart Transplant After Artificial Heart
Michael Kutcher, 14, underwent a heart transplant on December 11 after 48 hours on a national waiting list and 24 hours on an artificial heart machine. He had been kept alive by the device following a virus that attacked his heart during the week before Thanksgiving. He lives at 823 Oakland Rd NE with parents Diane and Larry Kutcher and attends Franklin Middle School where he helps coach wrestling.
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Ryan Johnson
Kathy Hunter
Franklin Middle School
Kurt
Michael
University of Iowa
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Larry Kutcher
Cedar Rapids hair stylist Hajek murdered police say
Police detectives announced Hajek was strangled in her Cedar Rapids home. James Hall and Debra Mayfield, friends of Hajek, found her body after being at the residence with Turner, a Hajek boyfriend. Forensic samples were taken to narrow suspects as investigations continue.
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Cedar Rapids
Susan Hajek
James W. Hall
Hajek
Hall
Iowa
University of Iowa
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Debra Mayfield
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Milton Turner Jr
Turner
Washington High School
Bruce Kern
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Kern
Farm disaster payments may cover only pennies on the dollar
Iowa farmers face disaster payments at 10 to 50 cents on the dollar for 1990 1991 crop losses as the Agriculture Department allocates 995 million among 87 of 99 counties. Proposals push to revamp crop insurance while farmers await mid April checks after paperwork due Friday.
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Evan Stadlman
Custody to house husband in Cedar Valley ruling
Iowa Court of Appeals unanimously upholds a Cedar County custody decision granting physical custody of three children to David Fennell, the house husband, over the ex wife Diana. The panel found the trial court’s evaluation balanced and non stereotypical, noting David’s extensive caregiving and the family’s non traditional setup.
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Rod Boshart
Des Moines
Iowa Court of Appeals
Cedar County
David
Diana Fennell
Rosemary Sackett
West Liberty
Diana
Sackett
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