Religious leader visits Cedar Rapids for acro-gymnastics event
Craig Martindale, leader of The Way International, arrives in Cedar Rapids in a mobile headquarters bus. He defends the group against cult accusations, says it focuses on positive thinking and Bible study, and notes its global membership while dismissing brainwashing claims.
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C.R
Craig Martindale
Five Seasons Center
Will Rogers
The
Way International
Bobby Douglas
John Riggins
Kansas University Jayhawks
the Way International
Ohio
Martindale
Victor Paul Wierwille
Unification Church
Moonies
Way
Cedar Rapids
Tony Collins
New England Patriots
the Way
University of Iowa
Southern Baptist Church
Jesus Christ
God
Union Sues Alter Ego Firms Over Labor Contract Breach
The Laborers Union Local 1238 of Iowa City sues Seedorf Masonry Inc and Manchester Construction Co in Cedar Rapids federal court seeking 250000. It alleges MCC and SMI operate as a single entity to bypass union agreements and that SMI refused binding arbitration required by the local craft contract covering Johnson Cedar and Washington counties.
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Laborers Union
Iowa City
Strawberry Point
U.S. District Court
Cedar Rapids
Local 1238
Seedorf Masonry Inc
Johnson County
Manchester Construction Co
SMI
Mason Contractors Association of America
Iowa
Johnson
Cedar
Washington
MCC
Jane Boyd seeks more women to join activities
Jane Boyd Community House aims to attract more women and young women amid low female participation. Recreation director Marilyn Moore invites ideas by phone, while Evelyn Jackson notes programs will be created from demand and may include women’s groups, volleyball, and fitness classes. Memberships are $12 adult, $20 family, $4 child.
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Jane Boyd Community House
Marilyn Moore
Community House
Jane Boyd
Moore
Evelyn Jackson
Jackson
Cedar Rapids Pedestrian Hit By Car Fractures Leg
A 25 year old Cedar Rapids man, Donald C. Durand, suffered a fractured leg after stepping into a car at 10th Street and Third Avenue SE. The car was driven by Ronald W. Nickerson, 46, of 436 Lindale Drive. Durand was listed in good condition at Mercy Hospital. Witnesses said Nickerson’s southbound vehicle had a green light at the intersection.
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Cedar Rapids
10Th Street
Third Avenue SE
Donald C. Durand
16Th St. SE
Mercy Hospital
Durand
Ronald W. Nickerson
Lindale Drive
Marion
Nickerson
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Jesus
Peter
America
Pete Rose
Council of Christian Churches
Council On Churches
Union
Cedar Rapids Inc
Paulis
Electric Company
5Th Avenue SE
Orr
Nautilus & Universal
Tae Kwon
Wilson Ave
Westdai
Jergur
SIL
Mieidig
Tom Underwood
King & Queen
Sundance
1St Avenue S.E
Menards
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