Veteran seeks post stamp honor for Red Bull Division
Cedar Rapids veteran Dick Binger urges a commemorative postage stamp for the Red Bull Division citing its long history and wartime service. Officials say stamps will not honor individual units. he continues activism and shares personal wartime ties and local advocacy.
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Citizens urged to back Red Bull Division stamp
Citizens may write to the Stamp Advisory Committee urging a U S Postal Service issue honoring the Red Bull Division. Send letters to Stamp Development, 475 L Enfant Plaza SW Room 3300 Washington DC 20260 3501 for consideration.
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Woman in wheelchair dies at Ames train crossing
Authorities report a woman in a wheelchair was struck by an eastbound train while crossing tracks in Ames. The victim, unnamed, died at the scene as investigators examined crossing signals and warnings. Crossing closed for hours.
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Cmdir
Jim Robin
Man Dies After Workplace Accident at Pinnacle Foods
Fort Madison authorities report 31 year old Keokuk man Brian Slice died at work when caught in a machine while cleaning around 4 a.m. Saturday at Pinnacle Foods. An autopsy was scheduled as investigators assist the investigation. Slice had been employed at the plant.
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State of the County Luncheon Reservations Due Tuesday
Linn County supervisors chair Ben Rogers will discuss county initiatives at the League of Women Voters State of the County luncheon. The fifth annual event runs 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Kirkwood Center Cedar Rapids. Tickets cost 30 per person and reservations close Tuesday at 319 393 1549.
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Kirkwood Boulevard
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Ann Bromley
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