Elderly Cedar Rapids Woman Improves After Parking Lot Crash
Velma Gearhart, 76, of Cedar Rapids, in critical condition but improving to serious while in ICU at Mercy Medical Center. Phyllis Marshall, 72, of Mayberry Drive NW, backed from a parking space into Gearhart in the Johnson Avenue DrugTown lot around 2 40 p m Wednesday. No charges filed.
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Velma Gearhart
Cedar Rapids
Mercy Medical Center
Gearhart
Greenbriar Lane
Johnson Avenue
Phyllis Marshall
Mayberry Dr
Police release sketch of Hy-Vee robbery suspect
Police publish a witness sketch of a man who robbed the Oakland Road Hy-Vee at about 10 pm. The suspect is described as a black male 5'8" to 5'9" with an average build, wearing a dark maroon pullover jacket, red plaid shirt, and a khaki beanie. He demanded money from a clerk, who complied when asked if a weapon would be shown, and he fled on foot with an undisclosed cash amount.
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Oakland Road
Downtown fire ruins Easy Place, seeks tax relief for rebuild
Bremer Trust and Iowa State Bank & Trust Co filed for a city tax exemption to finance a new one story 1500 square foot building at 119 Iowa Ave in Iowa City. A restaurant or bar is planned though no lease exists, with work possible by May 1 and completion by August 1. The Economic Development Committee will review the request Tuesday after an August 27 arson destroyed Easy Place Chinese Restaurant and damaged nearby firms.
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Bremer Trust
Iowa State Bank & Trust Co
Iowa Ave
Easy Place Chinese Restaurant
Hillcrest dorm fire causes little damage
A minor fire in a trash room of Hillcrest Residence Hall on the University of Iowa campus prompted 2:15 a.m. alarms. Iowa City firefighters contained the blaze within minutes and damage was limited to the trash room with two large barrels. No injuries were reported and residents returned shortly after.
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Hillcrest
Iowa City
University of Iowa
Possible measles exposure areas in Johnson County listed
Health officials warn of exposure spots linked to a measles case. People at Coral Ridge Mall AT T Wireless store and University Hospitals locations in Coralville Iowa City may need evaluation. See Johnson County Public Health for guidance.
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Johnson County Public Health
At&t Wireless
Coral Ridge Mall
Coralville
University Hospitals Dental Clinic
Iowa City
Court Street
University Hospitals
Dental Clinic
Iowa Department of Public Health
Measles diagnosed by Kelley Casino
Health officials offer free treatment to those exposed to measles in Iowa City and surrounding areas. Public Health identifies a Detroit to Cedar Rapids flyer passenger who became ill March 20 and exposed people before quarantine. Vaccination status affects susceptibility. vaccines effective up to three days after exposure.
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Kelley
The
Gazette
Iowa City
Johnson County Public Health
Gilbert Court
Detroit-to-Cedar Rapids
Ralph Wilmoth
Iowa Department of Public Health
Iowa
Patricia Quinlisk
Soul mates Churches reach out to singles
Churches are expanding singles ministries and adult fellowship to help meet like minded people. The First Assembly of God in Cedar Rapids discourages dating as a primary goal, stressing natural connections and shared values. A couple from Hiawatha met through the church and married after dating from their teen years.
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Laura Segall
the Gazette
Bob Westfall
New Covenant Bible Church
Marcia Reid
Cedar Rapids
Reid
Westfall
Assembly of God Singles Ministry
Rick Summerhays
Singles Ministry
Summerhays
Blairs Ferry Rd
Brent
Jessica Backen
Hiawatha
Assembly of God
Linn and Cedar Rapids officers push less lethal force
C R Linn area officers stress the use of less lethal options in policing. Cedar Rapids Capt Phil Peters notes the department aims to avoid lethal force and estimates about 15 such uses in a decade, mostly bean bag or foam baton rounds.
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the Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Phil Peters
Peters
Chris Smaby
Linn County
Four Iowa suspects killed by officers in separate incidents
John Vernon Grant Sanford of Marshalltown refused to drop a shotgun and fired on an officer on March 1. Nathan Vestal of Des Moines shot at an officer after a car and foot chase on February 1. Beau A. Weiersheuser of Muscatine shot while dragging an officer with a pickup on January 29. Ricky Garcia Jr. of Des Moines fired at officers after a two county vehicle chase that ended in Des Moines.
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John Vernon Grant Sanford
Marshalltown
Nathan Vestal
Des Moines
Beau A. Weiersheuser
Muscatine
Ricky Garcia Jr
Lightning may spark blaze at Heath Manor care facility
West Liberty investigators used a GPS method to test lightning as a possible cause of a Friday morning fire at Heath Manor, destroying several apartments but allowing all 23 residents to evacuate safely. Fire Chief Curt Newcomb said a bolt struck minutes before crews were called, with only minor injuries reported.
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The
Gazette
West Liberty
Curt Newcomb
Newcomb
Heath Manor
N. Miller Street
Buzz Orr
the Gazette
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