Emily Schmidt dies at 87 in Whispering Pines Iowa roots, farm life
Emily C Schmidt of Whispering Pines North Carolina died November 11 2016 at age 87. She was born June 22 1929 in Cedar Rapids Iowa to Gertrude Phillips and Harold Phillips and lived in Davenport before moving to Elkader with husband Don Schmidt. She faced family tragedies but cherished grandchildren and endured to celebrate election night. Funeral service by Boles Funeral Home Southern Pines.
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Emily
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
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Harold Thomas Phillips
Baxter
Harold
Davenport
Walgreens
Rexall
Davenport Central High School
University of Iowa
Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority
Don
Elkader
Don Phillip
Christian Joseph
Mary Caroline
Matthew
Benjamin
Mark
Dayna
Timothy
Don Raymond Schmidt
Whispering Pines
John Thomas
Becky Lymn
Verona
Wis
KariAnnn Stevens
Schmidt
Katie Hartmann
Melissa Stone
BolesFuneralHome
Boles Funeral of
Southern Pines
Internal rifts linger as Trump transition reshapes team
Leaks show infighting rumors persist despite officials denying discord. Mike Rogers leaves transition, Christie’s removal delays agency outreach, Cohen withdraws after criticizing Trump. Pence aides coordinate new interagency rules as the administration prepares for governing.
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Partnership For Public Service
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Cedar Rapids approves topsoil plan to curb floods and erosion
City Council approves an amended erosion and stormwater ordinance adding topsoil restoration rules for public and private development. The plan, praised as workable and beneficial, requires new permit fees and third party certification while aiming to improve water quality and reduce flooding.
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Cedar Rapids
Scott Olson
Olson
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Cara Matteson
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City vows to release tape amid calls for action on police shooting
Shooting victim Mitchell, 37, was paralyzed after a traffic stop on Coe Road NE escalated into an altercation with Officer Jones. Demonstrators and supporters demand dashboard camera footage and an independent probe while officials stress the footage remains confidential during the ongoing investigation.
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City rejects contentious housing project after public hearing
City Council voted down a rezoning plan despite a 4-3 committee recommendation for a revised proposal. Opponents cited density privacy and safety concerns on Blairs Ferry Road and notes of a church land agreement. The vote follows earlier blocking of a 45 unit housing effort at Edgewood Road and Crestwood Drive NW.
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Blairs Ferry Road
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