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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1997
Page
9
As of today 3 309 250 has been pledged to the United Way of East Central Iowa and represents 61 3 percent of the 1998 goal of 5 4 million The drive supports 31 agencies and 68 programs across six Eastern Iowa counties and runs through early December.
Jeffery Whittaker aged 36 died at University Hospitals in Iowa City after being thrown from a vehicle that rolled on Highway 22 in Muscatine. The accident occurred at 9:17 p.m. Saturday when driver Steven Garwood, 35, lost control as the car jumped the curb and rolled down a embankment. Garwood and two other passengers were treated and released from Muscatine General Hospital.
Three Eastern Iowans were convicted of second and third degree fraudulent practices to collect unemployment benefits. Phil Phillips of Central City, 59, got a deferred sentence and two years probation plus restitution. Tony Ricklefs of Marion, 29, received a five year suspended sentence and three years probation with restitution. Marilyn Griffin of Washington, 34, got a deferred judgment and two years probation and restitution after repaying part of the claimed amount.
Jerry Slocum sues business partner Kirk Schmidt claiming title to Penn Way Park rests in Schmidt’s name alone, fearing denial of rent profits and possible mortgage or sale. The dispute notes a 1989 partnership and a 1992 corporation with each owning stock.
Michael Dunn of Farmers & Merchants Savings Bank in Manchester says Iowa rural banks back 4 H and FFA youth projects and fund local campaigns. Farmers & Merchants collaborates with Cedar Rapids banks to revitalize Manchester and finances storefront improvements on Main Street. At Farmers State Bank of Marion, Gene Neighbor highlights financing for livestock projects, auction clerking, and buyers like IBP that boost kids’ proceeds.
The schedule lists the Monday to Friday events at Las Vegas and Cedar Rapids venues with the Comdex show running through Friday. It includes Labor and Commerce releases on Tuesday and Thursday, plus multiple professional society meetings at hotels and churches in Cedar Rapids and Waterloo.
James Q. Lynch reports Beck, 28, new Clayton County Development Group director, aims to attract development through incentives and enterprise zone status. He emphasizes quality jobs, not just quantity, and plans a back-to-basics push with a strategic and tourism marketing plan. He previously worked in Nebraska economic groups and holds a business degree with economic development endorsement.
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