Husband sues driver in wife's fatal Cedar Rapids crash
The Osburn family filed in Linn County District Court against pickup driver Galen Ludvicek and his employer Professional Ag Supplies. Teresa Osburn died after being struck Aug. 6 with her husband Robert and their four sons to receive damages for medical and funeral expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and loss of consortium.
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County Boards Faces Library Funding Cut Debate
Johnson County may trim funding to rural libraries to meet Iowa law requirements. The county now pays seven times the required amount, with decisions pending on consolidating services or lowering allocations for libraries in Iowa City Coralville Oxford Solon and North Liberty. Community members warn rural access could decline if services are reduced.
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Gazette fall photo contest entries due
The Gazette calls for entries to its annual Call of the Colors Photography Contests with five winners to be published on Thanksgiving Day and 25 online finalists. Submit 8 by 10 inch photos with name address phone and photo description to The Gazette Cedar Rapids IA by mail.
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S. E. Lowan Dies in Davis County Two Vehicle Crash
Nicholas Kirkpatrick 21 of Floris died when his westbound pickup crossed the center line on County Road I-15 and hit an oncoming dump truck around 1:45 PM Wednesday. Kirkpatrick, not belted, died at the scene. dump truck driver William Schrock 53 of Lockridge was uninjured two miles west of Floris in Davis County Iowa.
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Columbine survivor Brooks Brown writes about the tragedy
Brown offers a personal account of Columbine, aiming to help isolated students. He chose writer Merritt to tell the story, credits Cedar Rapids teachers for shaping his writing, and reflects on police actions, past suspects, and ongoing questions about what happened that day.
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Gazette seeks transcripts in Nelson murder case
The Gazette renews its bid for release of emergency call transcripts Phyllis Nelson made as her husband died in Cedar Rapids. Her lawyer seeks permanent suppression. A Thursday Linn County hearing before Judge Thomas Horan will decide the issues. Nelson faces first degree murder charges in the December stabbing of Dr. Richard Nelson and is free on bond.
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Cedar Rapids woman Mary Kells remembered for kindness
Mary Kells of Cedar Rapids died in a Dubuque County crash while returning from her mother’s home. The 68 year old, a former Von Maur top salesperson, was devoted to family, charity and daily dog walks. Services set for 1:30 p.m. Saturday at St Patrick's Church in Dubuque.
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