Vintage traffic safety ads evoke 1950s tone in Cedar Rapids
Mike Deupree recalls TV spots produced late last fall by Cox Cable Cedar Rapids with MTV funding. The seven public service ads use 1950s car imagery to teach turning lane safety, featuring a blue 1957 Chevy and other classic vehicles.
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Retailers voice anger over teen mischief on First Avenue
Lisa Ann Williamson reports Cedar Rapids businesses along First Avenue complain about youths congregating in parking lots. They fear violence sparked by incidents at Vickers station and other spots, with managers urging park closures and stronger police patrols while police chief Byrne urges cooperation and self policing by youths.
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Crash victim with prior assault charges identified
The victim of a fatal May 19 crash on Interstate 380 in Cedar Rapids had been arrested May 4 for assault criminal mischief and interfering with official acts. Robert Lee Miller 19 faced charges after an incident near First Avenue and 10th Street SE. Miller died when the car he rode on flipped near the 42nd Street NE exit. Police say the deadly event began in a Vickers station lot where an altercation occurred. Driver Jason Clapp 17 and three other youths rode in the vehicle. The Linn County Attorney's Office sent information on two juveniles to review for possible charges.
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Ex-Iowa County sheriff charged with drunken driving
William Spurrier former Iowa County sheriff and Marengo mayor will be charged in Poweshiek County District Court in Montezuma with drunken driving on Interstate 80. He was stopped east of the Brooklyn exit around 11 p m May 18 and released after booking.
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Crosby Stills and Nash Plan Summer Tour Stop in Ames and Cedar Rapids
Crosby, Stills and Nash bring their four month summer tour to the Five Seasons Center on July 2 at 7 30 p m and Hilton Coliseum in Ames on June 30 at 8 p m Tickets go on sale Monday Seats are 18 50 in Cedar Rapids and 18 75 in Ames Reserved seating Tickets available at Five Seasons Center box office TicketMaster outlets and phone lines Local outlets include Younkers Omni Records & Tapes and That�s Rentertainment at Kmart East and 212 Edgewood Rd NW The Cedar Rapids show is part of the Freedom Festival and Cedar Rapids BBQ Roundup with no opening act and a new elaborate stage design for the group The Ames show is also TicketMaster accessed through local outlets
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Teacher resigns after alleged inappropriate video recordings
Joel Widdel, a Central City Community School District special education teacher, resigned amid allegations he took unauthorized videos of students. FBI found the tapes on school property. a copyright judgment was issued in Cedar Rapids.
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Rockwell Executive Plans Retirement From Avionics Group
James L. Churchill, president of Rockwell International's Avionics Group in Cedar Rapids, plans to retire after leading the division since 1981. He said the move is not early retirement as he is past 60, with further company details to be released today.
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Correction on stop sign charge in fatal Boone crash
The Associated Press misreported that Patrick Clem 19 of Nevada ran a stop sign before a crash that killed Todd Williams 23 of Boone. The sheriff's department says Clem was ticketed for failing to yield after stopping at the sign. The Gazette will respond to accuracy complaints.
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