Weekend travelers warned of freezing rain and snow
The Iowa Highway Patrol urged Thanksgiving travelers to leave early as a winter storm threatens a wide area from northern Missouri to Wisconsin. Forecasters predict freezing rain and snow tonight through Sunday with ice accumulations possible. Salt and sand teams will be deployed. motorists should monitor updates and drive slowly.
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Stolen Vehicle Title Forms Recovered in Iowa City House
Iowa City police recovered 250 blank Iowa motor vehicle titles and a small amount of cocaine from 622 Second Ave. SW. Karen Nielsen, 26, was charged with second degree theft and cocaine possession and released to appear in court. Detectives said the titles could be used with stolen cars. Authorities noted over 750 blank title forms were stolen in the courthouse annex break‑in.
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Former Linn Auditor Kopel assaulted at bar he owns
Former Linn County auditor Merle Kopel was assaulted early Thursday at Pete N Tillies bar he owns after asking a patron to leave. Kopel was struck in the face and kicked. police reports say a suspect has not yet been charged.
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Bethphage plans three Kalona group homes and office
Bethphage aims to build three intermediate care group homes and an office in Kalona with a $2.5 million investment. The project, to be run by Bethphage Mission Inc., will house eight residents per home, blend into neighborhoods, and create 35 to 40 full-time jobs with an $800,000 annual operating budget.
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Kathy Lucas
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Woman loses UNI discrimination suit in Cedar Rapids
Patricia A. Bassett, former director of liberal arts placement, lost a civil rights suit against the University of Northern Iowa alleging race and gender discrimination. Magistrate Hodges found merit pay claims hard to prove but ordered payment of 1750 for teaching a fall 1983 course and awarded unspecified attorney fees.
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Patricia A. Bassett
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Bassett
Burglars Take Entertainment Gear From Cedar Rapids Apt
Cedar Rapids man Robert P. Cousins reported his apartment was entered while he was away for Thanksgiving. About $430 worth of entertainment equipment was stolen after he locked the door before leaving.
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Robert P. Cousins
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Refugees to speak at Faith United Methodist Church
Representatives of Comite El Salvador will address Salvadoran refugees at Faith United Methodist Church in Omaha on Friday at 7 30 p m. The Midwest tour supports refugees legal defense and highlights the situation in El Salvador with slides from a recent visit. Rev. Gil Dawes will update on the Arizona sanctuary workers trial. Potluck precedes at 6 30 p m. Call 362 0627 for details.
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Faith United Methodist Church
30Th St
Gil Dawes
Faith
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