Frustrations with Modern Cars and Overdone Tech
A writer ribbing automotive tech critiques the shift to complex electronics and voice alerts. He recalls faulty auto dimmers and nags, mocks windshield washer woes, and argues for larger fluid reservoirs to reduce driver stress and curb the annoyances of new gadgets.
Sick Walford girl on second wish trip to California
Destiny Winkie, a 4-year-old Walford cancer patient, travels to California for a three day trip sponsored by the Cedar Rapids-Marion Homebuilders Association and Kids With A Wish. The journey includes Universal Studios, a limousine ride, beach time, and a SeaWorld visit.
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Gazette Stat
Destiny Winkie
California
Destiny
Walford
Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids-Marion
Dick Berntsen
Homebuilders Association
Brandy Winkie
Jeff
Brandee
Universal Studios
Hollywood
SeaWorld
Donutland's bankruptcy plan nears approval
Cedar Rapids based Donutland Inc moves toward court approval as Judge Michael Melloy notes terms of creditor agreements are spelled out. Ike Nicholls testifies the plan is feasible and franchisees have begun paying fees since the plan was filed in April. If liquidated, funds would not cover all secured creditors.
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Mike Nicholls
Nicholls
Surrender to the Fantasy SCHAFFER'S BRIDAL AND FORMALWEAR
Corner of Eighth and Walnut in Des Moines and 3205 Armar Plaza Cedar Rapids Marion list store hours. Hours show Friday and Saturday service with partial weekday timing.
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Des Moines
Cedar Rapids
Wedi Gexins
San Latin
Angelo
Fredy
Cesar Rapids St
Des Moines St
Schaffer’s
Eighth and
Walnut
Armar Plaza
Cedar Rapids-Marion
Lala Faces New Theft Charge In Cedar Rapids
Leo Lala Jr. 54 of 2407 Buckingham Dr NW Cedar Rapids is accused in Linn District Court of converting $10 000 to his own use after taking funds from Boyd Wiltsey on January 23 for construction equipment. The complaint alleges he later misrepresented purchasing the equipment. Two weeks earlier Lala pled guilty to a theft charge tied to rent collected from two farmers on land, with a plea allowing withdrawal if the judge’s sentence is unsatisfactory.
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Cedar Rapids
Linn District Court
Leo Lala Jr
Buckingham Dr
Boyd Wiltsey
Lala
Wiltsey
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