William Jones longtime Marion resident dies at 62
Marion William Stephen Steve Jones 62 of Marion died May 1 2015 at home. Funeral service set for May 7 at Murdoch Funeral Home in Marion with Pastor John Albertson officiating. Private graveside services with military honors to be held at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery in San Antonio Texas at a later date.
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Marion William Stephen
Steve" Jones
Marion
Murdoch Funeral Home
John Albertson
Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery
San Antonio
Texas
Karen Evans Services Held in Cedar Rapids
Karen Evans, of Pine City Minnesota, dies and is honored with a 10 30 a m service at Teahen Funeral Home in Cedar Rapids conducted by Rev John Howerton. Burial follows at Palo Cemetery in Palo. Visitation with the family is Thursday from 4 to 8 p m and Friday after 9 30 a m at Teahen Funeral Home.
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Pine City
Minn
Karen Evans
Teahen Funeral Home
Cedar Rapids
John Howerton
Palo Cemetery
Palo
Education funding deal inches toward compromise in Iowa legislature
Lawmakers voice cautious optimism as Democrats push for a 2.625 percent funding increase while Republicans favor 1.25 percent. Both parties seek a middle ground to prevent teacher layoffs and program cuts, with a possible plan that preserves budget rules and avoids using surplus funds for ongoing expenses.
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House
Senate
Staed
Brian Schoenjahn
D-Arlington
Derailments Prompt New Tank Car Safety Rules
After a Wednesday derailment near Heimdal evacuation, six tank cars burned as Feinberg led investigations into North America's fifth major oil train wreck of the year. New rules mandate jacketed tanks and faster retrofits, with urban-speed limits and route safety reviews. Critics warn regulations may raise costs. lawmakers seek quicker phase outs of older DOT-111 cars.
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Heimdal
Bismark
Feinberg
North America
United States
Canada
Obama Administration
Chicago
Bakken
North Dakota
Montana
Association of American Railroads
Charles Schumer
D-N.y
Transportation Department
BNSF
Galena
Canadian Pacific
Dubuque
Ill
Universities push performance funding critics weigh in
ISU President Steven Leath and UNI President Bill Ruud defend linking funding to performance while UI leaders debate impacts. The guest opinion notes current base-plus funding worsens inequity with UI receiving 46 percent, ISU 36 percent, UNI 18 percent of general operations.
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Iowa
ISU
Steven Leath
UNI
Bill Ruud
Board of Regents
Mance
Sally Mason
Mason
Leath
Ruud
Terry Branstad
Iowa Eastern district log lists numerous April charges
Public safety notices show individuals from Ely, Cedar Rapids, Coralville, Iowa City and surrounding areas charged in late April for offenses including drug possession, driving while license suspended or revoked, traffic crashes, and related offenses. Second and third offenses noted in several entries.
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Iowa
Katie A. Porter
Miller Ave
Cedar Rapids
Linn County
Simon K. Welter
Coggon
Eighth Street
Sixth Avenue
Adam D. Willfong
Hoosier St
37Th Ave
Stephanie A. Williams
Sixth St
Central Dr
Mollie C.R. Young
Princeton Dr
Sixth Street
16Th Avenue
Cheryl L. Choate
Norway
Highway
Mount Vernon
Trenton J. Havlik
Charles City
Linda I. Capes
Joshua D. Limkeman
Bettendorf
Johnson County
Narciso Meneses-Elizalde
Scottsdale St
S. Clinton St
Iowa City
Shirley A. Lane
Ely
James Street
Coralville
Jeffery S. Magouirk
S. Riverside Dr
Lot
Gilbert Street
Stevens Drive
Shannon J. Semler
Spruce Ct
13Th Ave
Tiffany S. Spencer
Grandview Ct
S. Dubuque St
D Street
Andrew W. Elwood
Weing Rd
Apt 1
Shaver Road
Heather D. Riley
First Ave
Apt
North Dubuque
Jefferson Streets
Dalton L. Smice
Pioneer Ave
Pioneer Avenue
30Th Street
Allison R. Volk
Flanigan Ct
Highway 6
Boyrum Street
Edward R.H. McDavid
E. Prentiss St
Ronald P. Popham
Lone Tree
520Th Street
Utah Avenue
Rosahn O. Hutchins
Boston Way
Apt. 3A
Commerce Drive
Peter J. Koenig
Richmond
Ill
Burlington Street
Riverside Drive
Amilcar Sanchez
Fifth St
Nathan P. Greiner
Swisher
Iowa River
Greencastle Bridge
David C. Mitchell
Kansas City
Highway 965
Ashley Court
North Liberty
Dustin C. Roll
Fairfield
Chili's
Second St
Andrew S. Porter
Bourbonnais
Westwood Drive
Ollie Mitchell
Southgate Ave
Muscatine Avenue
Arthur Street
William D. Kenny
Manor Dr
Burlington
Clinton Streets
Hercules Smith
Broadway St
First Avenue
Bradford Drive
Chelsea R. White
Maysville
Benton Street Bridge
Derek J. McKinney
Amberjack Dr
Hiawatha
Iowa Avenue
Jason J. Curtin
War Admiral Lane
Main
Second Streets
Tiffin
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William
Federal
Ment
Norfolk Southern
Charles “Wick” Moorman
The
Wall Street Journal
Washington Post and
Kcrgtv9
Jeff Danielson
Cedar Falls
Mary Mascher
Vanessa.miller
Thegazette
Linn
Michael G. Bohlken
Highland Road
North Drive
Jovounine G. Robinson
16Th St
16Th Street
Taylor E. Nelson
Muirfield Dr
Blairs Ferry Road
Clarksville
Interstate 380
County Home Road
Adrian D. Cook
G Ave
F Avenue
Ellis Boulevard
Marshall D. Gifford
38Th St. Dr
Leonidas Rulindavyago
Winchell Dr
10Th Street
Dean B. Smith
Zeman Dr
Zachary J. Ahrens
Stanwood
Cedar River Bridge
Fernando C. Bernal
Chestnut Ct
James T. Wratney
Central City
Duck Pond Road
Sawyer Road
Jared L. Kladivo
McCarthy Road
25Th St
Johnson
Elks Lodge
33Rd Ave. S.W
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