Pornopoly: Iowa firm markets X rated Monopoly variant
Marion News reports Computer Consultants of Iowa develops Pornopoly a sexual version of Monopoly for personal computers. The game uses a Pleasure Chest card system with risqué penalties and bonuses. About 1,000 copies sold at $29.85 with a public domain Monopoly basis and no copyright issues. The firm plans a Chicago computer show and contemplates Johnny Carson appearance, though the inventor is cautious about fame.
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David Nussbaum
Computer Consultants of
Iowa
Marion
44Th St
Nussbaum
France
England
Johnny Carson
West
Elliot Jolesch
Chicago
Five arrested in illegal beer roundup at Ellis Park
Cedar Rapids police detained five people Sunday evening at Ellis Park over underage beer possession. Gary Stromer and Ronald Berends, both charged with supplying the beer, face additional drug charges for marijuana. Others charged with underage possession were Kim Black Brenda Perrin and John Cach. All were released on recognizance. Separately Christopher Kucharski in fair condition after being struck by a car on Council Street NE. John Elarton, charged with third degree sexual abuse and released on recognizance after an earlier alleged incident with a 15 year old. Gary McGowan held on $50,000 bond for third degree sexual abuse after report of assault on an 82 year old.
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Ellis Park
Gary L. Stromer
Mount Vernon
Ronald Berends
Park Towne Place
Kim Black
Brenda K. Perrin
Collins Road
John J. Cach
Ely
Cedar Rapids
Stromer
Christopher Kucharski
Council St. NE
St. Luke’s Hospital
Kucharski
Duane L. Abbey
Sherbrook Drive
Abbey
John Elarton
Wilson Ave
Linn County
Elarton
Gary D. McGowan
15Th St
Youths Suspected in Cedar Rapids Pumphouse Fire
Police seek two male youths aged about 11 to 12 and 15 to 17 for suspected arson at an abandoned pumphouse at 87 Seventh Ave SE. Fire confined to debris. smoke seen by two nearby fishermen who saw the pair flee after being asked what burned. Firefighters extinguished the blaze shortly after arrival.
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Cedar Rapids
Seventh Ave. SE
Central Fire Station
Seventh Avenue
Weekend emergency calls and fires reported citywide
A series of emergency responses and fire calls were logged Friday night through Sunday morning. Medical assistance occurred at multiple addresses including 1440 Sixth St and 1940 Grand Ave, with additional medical visits at 940 Central Ave and 860 Eighth St. Grass fires were reported on Lindale Drive, 35th Street, 44th Street and Highway 151, Route 2, and at 5:56 p.m. Saturday a car fire occurred at Route 2, with another car fire at 90 Twixt Town Road. a needless call was logged on Route 3. Sunday morning brought medical aid at 1185 14th St.
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Sixth St
Central Ave
Lindale Drive
Grand Ave
35Th Street
44Th Street
Highway 151
Route 2
Eighth St
Marion Boulevard
Town Road
14Th St
Jury selection begins in Lawless trial
Jurors begin screening in Linn District Court as Wallie Lawless, 28, faces first-degree kidnapping and second-degree sexual abuse charges for a Cedar Rapids rape on November 30. Defense questions victim identification, argues against pseudo scientific evidence and voice identification being decisive. trial expected to last three to four days.
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Wallie Lawless
Cedar Rapids
Lawless
Center Point Road
Linn District Court
Mark Meyer
Lloyd Humphreys
Power outage hits northeast Iowa City after truck crash
An hour-long outage affected 4,663 Iowa Electric customers in northeast and southeast Iowa City after a garbage truck struck a pole at 16th Street and F Avenue NE around 5:33 a.m. Wires broke and three substations lost power. Service returned by 6:35 a.m. The A-1 Disposal truck had minor damage and no injuries were reported.
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Iowa Electric
Pat McPartland
16Th Street
F Avenue NE
Franklin
Kenwood
A-1 Disposal
A-1
Man Arrested for Carrying Concealed Weapon at Mercy Hospital
Gary J. Mulholland, 32, of 1710 First Ave NE, was arrested Sunday morning at Mercy Hospital on a charge of carrying a concealed weapon. He told hospital staff he had a handgun while being released from the intoxication unit, prompting security to summon police.
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Gary J. Mulholland
First Ave
Mercy Hospital
Mulholland
Mercy
Cedar Rapids
Kirkwood HUSTLE Aims to Save Costs Amid Budget Woes
Kirkwood Community College launches Project HUSTLE to curb expenses as budget cuts and layoffs hit. Staff can submit money saving ideas April through September for monthly prizes 50 30 20 and a 200 grand prize from six winners. A six member panel picks monthly winners based on ease impact and cost savings.
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Project Hustle
Bill Stewart
Kirkwood Foundation
Nielsen
Kirkwood
Marion Briefs Property Taxes Payable Through March 31
Property taxes are payable through March 31 at all Farmers State Bank offices. Also advertised is Nordman Jewelry buying diamonds gold and pocket watches.
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Farmers State Bank
Nordman Jewelry
Adv
Gardner quotes Grace of Monaco as having rough life
Ava Gardner recalls Princess Grace of Monaco as a realist who faced hardship and loss. She notes Grace has endured a difficult path, humorously saying Grace has gained a husband, three kids, and much of life’s money, reflecting their past Hollywood friendship.
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Grace
Ava Gardner
Princess Grace of
Monaco
Hollywood
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