Co defendant sought in deputy photo case
A civil case in Delaware County District Court seeks to add Assistant Independence Police Chief Darwin Meyer as a co defendant. Deputy Tracey Bantz alleges Meyer publicized an altered image of former Deputy Crystal Kiesau and caused embarrassment, defamation, privacy invasion and intentional infliction of emotional distress. Kiesau and Buchanan County Sheriff Leonard Davis are also named defendants.
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Engels
Delaware County District Court
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Cedar Rapids
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Riley
Engels and Bantz
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Cedar Rapids man finally earns long awaited service medals
Leonard Kuzela 71 whose 48 year wait ended this summer when four medals were awarded for his Korea era radar work with the Strategic Air Command. His daughter Lisa alerted Sen Tom Harkin's office prompting VEW Post 788 to honor him with United Nations Service Medal Korean Service Medal National Defense Service Medal and Good Conduct Medal. Kuzela served at Kadena Air Base Okinawa from 1952 to 1953 repairing radars on B 29 bombers amid long hours with planes scheduled and crews awaiting orders. He says he feels honored and proud of his four years of service.
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Cedar Rapids
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Lisa Kuzela
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Hopkinton couple sue Bluestem over 42 acre land deal
Dick Hogan reports that Hopkinton residents James and Pamela Ledenbach filed suit against Bluestem Solid Waste Agency seeking a court order to force a land purchase at 1191 Ingleside Dr. SW Cedar Rapids for 951,134 plus interest from June 1 2002. The action claims breach of contract and damages, alleging Bluestem promised a June 1 closing after the March board vote to buy the 42 acre site for a planned waste transfer and composting facility.
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Dick Hogan
Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Bluestem Solid Waste Agency
David Mullin
James
Pamela Ledenbach
Bluestem
Ledenbachs
Ingleside Dr
Hopkinton
Mullin
Bluestein
Dave Hogan
Ledenbach
Worley Warehousing Inc
Quaker Oats
Hogan
Local group begins furniture drive for needy families
In Cedar Rapids volunteers organize a furniture donation effort after a garage space became available at Gateway Gardens on Sixth Street SW. Recipients express relief as donations arrive while organizers seek grants and truck support to rent warehouse space. The Salvation Army Thrift Store offers pickups when possible, though staffing limits curb service. Community members share stories of how a donated couch or beds helped them stabilize housing and finances. For details contact Heather McElvain.
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Gateway Gardens
Sixth Street
Cedar Rapids
Goodwill
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Wilson
Kentucky Fried Chicken
Iowa enrollment swings show overall declines in two thirds of districts
Tack notes continued drops in Iowa public school enrollments with two thirds of districts reporting a combined loss of 5,640 students while 119 districts gained 3,182 pupils. Variations ranged from a 311 increase at Waukee to a 167 decline at Burlington, with shifts caused by category reassignments.
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Waukee
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Paramount renovations keep project integrity intact amid Iowa funds
The foundation will receive $1.23 million from Iowa to cover upgrades at the Paramount. Plans add a 57 foot wing to the stage, new restrooms, a rehearsal hall and reception space, while preserving key elements. A May to November theater closure will shift three Cedar Rapids Symphony Masterworks concerts to Coe College.
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