Deadline for church Christmas services directory submissions
Today is the deadline to submit church Christmas services and programs for The Gazette directory. Churches in the circulation area may list denomination, church name, address, contact, phone, and service times and dates via drop off at Cedar Rapids or Iowa City locations or by email.
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State of Linn County Dinner set for December 5 in Marion
Tickets are on sale for the first State of Linn County Dinner to be held December 5 at the Longbranch Hotel and Convention Center Marion. Dinner 6 pm speaking 7 to 7 15 pm by Supervisor Chairman James Houser with Lu Barron and Linda Langston taking questions.
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Iowa City bartender finds speed key to Atlas shift
Karin Jespersen, 23, works the demanding late shift at Atlas World Grill in Iowa City. She learns to memorize multiple drink orders, aiming for fast service that can yield about 250 dollars in tips plus a small hourly wage.
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Bartender studies politics at Iowa City University
Karin Jespersen, an Iowa City senior in political science, works as a bartender while studying. She describes a gritty shift scene with bar backs, ice deliveries, and tedious tasks. She plans to graduate in May and may pursue public service or possibly become a flight attendant.
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Coggon dog disappearance case remains unresolved
Linn County deputies have not solved the dog disappearance pattern near Coggon from 3 1/2 miles west, with seven dogs lost by Blaine Corkery. Capt. Rik Haendler says the case is inactive without evidence of burial sites or shooting, while Iowa law allows shooting dogs only if attacking.
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Coggon residents press sheriff on dogs missing case
In March 2005 Linn County deputies investigated the disappearance of at least 11 dogs in rural Coggon over several years. Owners reported dogs roaming free then vanishing. investigators found no leads and shelved the case.
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Newstrack Promotes Follow‑ups With Newsmakers
The Gazette announces Newstrack appears on Mondays as a follow up feature. Readers can contact Newstrack for questions via mail at P O Box 511 Cedar Rapids IA 52406 or by phone and email.
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Iowa native Dodie Hamblin linked to Rockwell painting
Cedar Rapids native Dora Jane Dodie Hamblin, later a 25 year Life magazine veteran, was recalled in a 1944 interview with artist Norman Rockwell for a Saturday Evening Post painting of Cedar Rapids residents voting. Her sister Mary recounts Rockwell asked Dodie to pose, but the completed work shows her back to the viewer.
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