Train robbery hits Marion McDonald's trains and transformer
A Cedar Rapids McDonalds in Marion faced a theft scare as two engines one car and a 100 pound train sculpture plus a transformer were stolen from a popular in restaurant model railway. The missing items halted display trains prompting a $500 reward and security upgrades. Locals note Marion's railroad heritage and patrons miss the display.
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Marion McDonald’s
Sixth Ave
McDonald’s
Jim Hazelton
Hazelton
Monticello
West Germany
United States
Jan Dietzenbach
Jerry Mrozinski
Cedar Rapids
McDonalds
Midwest
Dietzenbach
Marion
Marion Center activity schedule at the Marion Community Center
This week's agenda lists drama and senior events with times for Monday through Thursday. Highlights include graduation parties at Duncan and Bogard, plus multiple dance, baton, clogging, and calligraphy sessions. A full senior calendar appears on Sunday's Growing Order page.
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Marion Community Center
Senior Citizen
Duncan
Bogard
CeMar
Spurgin
Rhodes
Kirkwood
Gazette
Cedar Rapids couple sue over rear end collision
Toni O. and LeRoy Ague seek 350000 from James A. Wierck of Cedar Rapids in Linn District Court, with William A. Wierck named owner of the truck responsible for 250000. The suit covers 200000 for neck and back injuries from the October 31 1980 crash on Edgewood Road NW, plus 50000 punitive damages against James Wierck and 50000 for loss of consortium.
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Cedar Rapids
Toni O
LeRoy Ague
Linn
James A. Wierck
William A. Wierck
Fairbank
Mrs. Ague
Stealing a truck faster than walking
Cedar Rapids police recovered a stolen pickup and a 17 year old escapee from the Mental Health Institute at Independence. The youth allegedly stole the truck outside Independence with keys in the ignition and drove it to Cedar Rapids, contacting his father's home before custody by a Buchanan County deputy. The truck owner is Gerald Shaffer of Route 3 Vinton.
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Cedar Rapids
Mental Health Institute
Independence
Gerald Shaffer
Route 3
Vinton
Buchanan County Sheriff's
Davenport murder trial defense seeks lesser charges
Defense lawyers urged acquittal or reduced charges in the first degree murder case of five defendants tied to the death of Mark C. Webb and the kidnapping of Russell C. Greer. Prosecutors detailed Webb's death and Greer's beating near Palisades Kepler State Park as deliberations were scheduled after a Memorial Day weekend break.
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Davenport
UPI
James Havercamp
Scott County
Reallf Ottesen
Mark C. Webb
Russell C. Greer
Webb
Palisades-Kepler State Park
Mount Vernon
Terry Lee Schertz
Shelia
Peoria
Michael Gavin
Ottumwa
Gary LeCompte
Spencer
David Streets
Clinton
J.E. Toby
Toby
Jorge Gomez
Streets
Art Buzzell
Buzzell
LeCompte
Two Albion Men Charged in Sambo’s Holdup
Marshalltown police charged Steven Dale Fuller and Roger Wayne Lenox with second degree burglary after an early morning Sambo’s robbery. About 12:30 a.m. a man brandished a weapon later identified as a rubber hose and fled with unknown cash. No injuries were reported.
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Marshalltown
UPI
Albion
Sambo’s
Steven Dale Fuller
Roger Wayne Lenox
Memorial Day Bank Closures and Local Ads
Marion briefs note National and Farmers State Banks will be closed Monday May 25 for Memorial Day. Also local ads for Cowboy and Cowgirl hatbands Hawkeye Downs May 23 24 Rough Cut Originals Graduation jewelry 20% off Bulova Seiko Nordman Jewelry Culligan free offer.
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First National
Farmers State
Adv
Cowboy
Hawkeye Downs
Rough Cut Originals Ltd
Bulova- Seiko
Nordman Jewelry
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Kurt Rogahnvite
L.W. Ward
McDonald's
Marion Center
Damage
Sambo
Culligan
Iowa
West Side
Westdale
Subjec
West Side Carpets
Scotty Drive
Westdale Drive
Wilson Avenue
Fanmene State Bank
Alburnett
Hiawatha
Lindale Mall
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