Planting date tied to Czech legend and frost odds
Gardners in Cedar Rapids lean toward May 15 as a safe planting date for flowers and vegetables based on frost percentages, with Dick Freeman of the ISU Extension noting historical frost risk drops after mid May. The Czech legend of Pancrate Servac and Bonifac contrasts with recent weather data, showing variable temperatures in the May period.
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Cedar Rapids
Pancrate
Servac
Bonifac
Sophia
Dick Freeman
Linn County
Iowa State University Area Extension Service
Freeman
The
Gazette
Towa
St. Sophia
Saint Sophia
Servae
Lawless found guilty in Cedar Rapids kidnapping case
Wallie Lawless, 28, was found guilty on two counts each of false imprisonment, first degree robbery, and second degree sexual abuse for abductions and rapes in Cedar Rapids during two November incidents. He faces up to 137 years, with sentencing set after prosecutors and defense meet.
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Wallie Lawless
Cedar Rapids
Jasper County
Newton
Lawless
Susan Weller
Linn County
Hultman ready to answer questions before Senate panel
U.S. Attorney Evan Hultman may reappear before a Senate subcommittee amid allegations of perjury and obstruction tied to his Dec. 11 testimony. Senators Hatch and DeConcini urged review of transcripts and related documents by the Justice Department as 16 conflicts with federal records were noted. James Reynolds supports continued hearings and says Hultman should have a chance to respond, though no date is set.
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James Reynolds
U.S
Iowa
Evan Hultman
U.S. Senate
Orrin Hatch
Utah
Senate
Dennis DeConcini
D-Ariz
Hultman
Strom Thurmond
R-S.c
Senate Judiciary Committee
Justice Department
Pittsburgh
Jack Nard
Full
Judiciary Committee
Hatch Subcommittee
Nard
Sioux City
Armour and Co
Reynolds
DeConcini
Defense Department
U.S. Attorney’s
Residents oppose housing plan in Marion City limits
About 45 residents with 100 names in a petition voiced objections to developer August Baack’s rezoning request south of Daleview Drive and east of South 15th Street to PD-R for 17 smaller lots. The Planning Commission deadlocked on both approval and denial, sending the issue to the City Council with a hearing slated for June 18. The panel also approved a revised plat for 172 Skogman Homes lots north of Willowood Avenue, with 10 acres set aside for a city park and future pool.
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Marion
Planning and Zoning Commission
August Baack
Daleview Drive
South 15Th Street
Baack
Planning Commission
Tammy van Bogart
Chris Garrost
Commission
Lee Schoon
Schoon
Skogman Homes
Willowood Avenue
35Th Street
Skogman
Father sues district over Vernon Middle School injury
Pete Christiansen files suit against Marion Independent School District seeking 70,000 for his son Brett and for himself. The claim alleges another student severely injured Brett last November and that the district was negligent. It seeks 50,000 for the boy for permanent injury and 20,000 for medical costs and loss of companionship.
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Marion Independent School
Vernon Middle School
Pete Christiansen
Brett
Marion Past 60 meeting to hear Barbara Benda
Barbara Benda president of the Associated Group of the Elderly of Linn County will speak at the Marion Past 60 Group meeting Thursday noon at First Christian Church 1080 McGowan Blvd A potluck is planned and meetings are open to the public Also noted is the death of J Robert Anderson in Prairie City and Linn-Mar school board meeting details from the Marion page plus local advertisements for services and jewelers
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Barbara Benda
Associated Group of the Elderly
Linn County
Marion
First Christian Church
McGowan Blvd
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Gazette Star
By Nina Bappe
E.lance We
Marion News
Legion Pool
Marion Park Board
Father Sues
Richard L. Anderson
Lauick Court
Prairie City
J. Robert Anderson
Linn-Mar Board
Linn-Mar 7
Educational Service Management
Kes Center
Warner Brothers Siding and Roofing Company
Nordman Jewelry
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Collins Employees Credit Union
Collins
Alan
Rember Wadit
Tree Orince
Eldat
Bathondasy
Puwruay
Olling Amployags Credit Union
42Nd St
Boston
7Th Ave
Jacolyn Dr
Buster Brown
Legrand’ Queen É Jen
Smulekoff’s
Smulekoff
Mohawk
Smulekoft
Shadow Brook
Smulekoffs
Tiffany
Saxony
3Rd Avenue
Pope
Re Faye
Quad City Downs
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