Obituaries and memorials from Cedar Rapids and surrounding towns
Multiple death notices and memorial details for May 2015 across Cedar Rapids, Independence, Kalona, Mount Vernon, Washington, and nearby areas. Entries include ages, funeral home ties, service dates, burial plans, and survivor details for individuals such as Shirlene Buehler, Opal Beenblossom, Erma Short, Dwayne Adam, Arlene McGuire, and others with locations like Murdoch, Teahen, and Czech National Cemetery. The listings also note celebration of life events and visitation times.
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Shirlene Buehler
Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service
Cedar Rapids
Arlene McGuire
Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home
Olga Marie
Olee" Huston
Tim Dyck
Christ Church Presbyterian
Czech National Cemetery
Teahen Funeral
Obituary: Janice Ann Sojka 72 of Ainsworth dies in Washington
Janice Ann Sojka 72 of Ainsworth died April 30 2015 after a lengthy illness at the M L McCreedy Home Washington Mass of Resurrection set for May 5 at St James Catholic Church Washington Visitation May 4 at Jones Eden Funeral Home Washington with 5 to 7 p m prayer service at 7 p m Interment Elm Grove Cemetery Washington Memorials to the M L McCreedy Home. She is survived by her husband Gerald Sojka of Ainsworth daughter Rhonda Johnson and husband Eric of Bellville Ohio son Ronald Sojka and wife Shelli of Ainsworth four grandchildren four great grandchildren sister Marietta Cook Bowling Green KY stepbrother Pete Swearingen What Cheer IA half siblings David Keller and wife Kathy Derby IA Vicki Thomas What Cheer Patti Davis Des Moines Dennis Keller Hayesville IA and other relatives.
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Janice Ann Sojka
Ainsworth
M.L. McCreedy
Washington
St James Catholic Church
Bernie Weir
Jones É Eden Funeral Home
Elm Grove Cemetery
Janice
Orth
Jonesfh.com
Gerald Sojka
Rhonda Johnson
Eric
Bellville
Ohio
Ronald Sojka
Shelli
Marietta Cook
Bowling Green
Pete Swearingen
What Cheer
David Keller
Kathy
Derby
Iowa
Vicki Thomas
Patti Davis
Des Moines
Dennis Keller
Memorials mark two Cedar Rapids obituaries
Memorial services are listed for James Cooks of Cedar Rapids who died April 28 2015 at 64 with funeral at Bethe AME Church. Carole K Logsdon of Cedar Rapids is remembered in a Celebration of Life at the Elks Lodge with private inurnment at St Johns Cemetery and multiple family survivors named.
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Today’s Gazette
Ainsworth
Janice Sojka
Cedar Rapids
James Cooks
Olga
Olee" Huston
Carole Logsdon
LaRee Todd Delhi
Dwayne Adams Walker
Erma Short
Williamsburg
Karen Gent
Bethe Ame Church
William C. Perkins
Wendi E. Cooks
Eric Howard
Erica Robertson
Jessie
Danny
Charles Cooks
Chris Cooks
Debra Collins
Carole
Karen Gent obituary prominent local matriarch dies at 76
Karen Sue Gent of Williamsburg born July 31 1938 in Kinross died April 30 2015 at Highland Ridge Care Center Williamsburg aged 76. Survived by husband Marvin five children 14 grandchildren 13 great grandchildren mother Jessie Blaylock sister Karyl Miller and brothers Gary Mike Pat. Funeral Mass May 4 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church Richmond burial Little Creek Cemetery Kinross visitation May 3 at Holy Trinity with rosary and vigil. Memorials to Holy Trinity Highland Ridge Care Center or American Diabetes Association.
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Williamsburg
Wellman
Kinross
Karen
Highland Ridge Care Center
Marvin
Rhonda
Jay) Holtkamp
Marion
Linda
John) Fer
Tulsa
Okla
James
Mary
Gregory
Georgia
Alicia
Tom) Robinson
Jessie Blaylock
North English
Karyl
Bill) Miller
Washington
Gary
Sandy) Blaylock
Mike
Margaret) Blaylock
Pat
Michelle) Blaylock
Fairfax Station
Holy Trinity Catholic Church
Richmond
David Brownfield
Little Creek Cemetery
American Diabetes Association
Yoder-Powell Funeral Home
Kalona
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Iowa Revenue Up But Economy Shows Slower Momentum
State tax receipts rose 4.6 percent to 5.19 billion with two months left in the year, though a timing quirk trimmed April gains. Personal income tax and sales use taxes outpaced last year, while Iowa Lending Indicators fell 0.2 percent in March signaling continued economic softness. Employment remains positive but weaker farm prices threaten summer growth.
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Des Moines
Legislative Services Agency
LSA
Jeff Robinson
Towa
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Department
Jiowa
Iowa City Earns Aaa Bond Rating For 39th Year
Moody's assigns Iowa City the highest Aaa bond rating for the 39th straight year in a release. The top rating signals low risk and helps secure lower interest rates on municipal loans. Mayor Matt Hayek says the designation shows prudent financial planning and enables capital for growth benefiting residents and businesses.
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Iowa City
Moody’s
Matt Hayek
River Levels Update for Eastern Iowa Rivers
Water levels in Cedar River at Waterloo and Cedar Rapids show small declines while Wapsipinicon near Independence and Anamosa also fall. Coralville Pool remains above sea level and rising. Mississippi sites from La Crosse to Muscatine report steady readings with multiple city measurements listed.
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Coralville Pool
Local Iowa public safety blotter names multiple assault charges
East Central Iowa police and county attorney records list individuals facing charges for domestic abuse assault with or without a weapon, assault on a peace officer, bodily injury and related offenses. Incidents span Cedar Rapids Iowa City Coralville and nearby blocks between March and April.
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Iowa
James Howren Jr
Jana
Second Avenue
Cedar Rapids
Strad V.D. Dighton
Klinger St
Michael T. Tripp
Caseyville
Fourth Street
Humberto Cruz-Carrera
Laura Dr
Iowa City
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Tracy Lane
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Coralville
Corey A. Dietz
Highland Ave
Studio 13
S. Linn St
Calvin L. Freese
Knox St
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Jefferson Streets
Johnson County Daily News Roundup in The Gazette
A Johnson County briefing from The Gazette summarizes local happenings including city council items, school notes, weather outlook, and community events. Readers get quick updates on meetings, permits, and upcoming deadlines across Johnson County.
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Johnson County
the Gazette
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