Des Moines Driver Recalls Fatal Beardsley Crash
John Gardner aged 54 described the Des Moines highway crash that killed Gov Beardsley after his panel truck was hit from behind on Highway 60 north of the How ard Road underpass. Gardner said he slowed to assist a stalled car and watched Beardsley crash as the governor tried to brake. Gardner, living in Des Moines for work, told the trooper he heard the governor brake and then tires screech before the collision. His family resides in Story City.
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Beardsley’s Death Elevates Elthon to Iowa Governorship
Elthon Beardsley died triggering a 12 hour vacancy before Iowa Senate President pro tem Elthon Beardsley’s successor takes office. Elthon Beardsley, a longtime senator, was sworn in as acting governor and faces budget hearings and the state of the state address during a two month tenure.
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University of Commerce
Mason City
Clear Lake
Synneva Hjelmeland
Neighborhood Gift Brings Electric Car to Jerry Owens
In Cedar Rapids a neighborhood effort led by the Kozel family provided a secondhand electric car for Jerry Owens, a cerebral palsy patient. The vehicle runs on two six volt batteries, tops at 25 mph but set for five mph for safe practice, and may enable Jerry to deliver groceries locally as his first steps toward independent mobility.
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Muscatine Youth Sentenced for Larceny in Iowa Court
Delbert Wagner, 18, was sentenced to 30 days in Linn county jail by Municipal Court Judge James E. Patterson after pleading guilty to petty larceny. He allegedly stole tools worth under $20 from the Matt Hanling farm north of Alburnett. 15 days were suspended. Wagner was arrested by Deputy Sheriff Larry Condon after Hanling reported the theft on November 11.
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Matt Hanling
Alburnett
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Hanling
Police Free Man After Toe Caught in Spring
Boston report says Peter Gianini was freed by police Sunday when his left big toe became ensnared in a bed spring. He was checked by medics at the scene and appeared unharmed after the incident.
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Man Cites Fine Payment Delays In Cedar Rapids Court
Center Junction resident Robert McCullough pled guilty to speeding but could not pay $14 in fines and costs. He repeatedly returned to Cedar Rapids police station and City Hall as court sessions moved on, only to be turned away due to staff absence and orders not to collect payments. He remained attempting to settle the penalty after a day of court delays.
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Center Junction
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William Kudina
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Executive Council Honors Beardsley in Iowa session
Des Moines Iowa State Executive Council met in a mid morning session to adopt a resolution honoring the late Gov William S Beardsley. The document lauded his leadership devotion and noted the severe loss to state and nation from his untimely death.
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Resolution Expressing Esteem For Hon. William S Beardsley
A council resolution conveys wishes to be communicated to Mrs. William S Beardsley and the Beardsley family, extending high esteem, sincere admiration, and affection from the council and Iowa citizens for the Hon. William S Beardsley on his death. Signed by the four remaining council members.
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