Davenport Father Denounces Marines Over Three Day Notification
Randy Skinner of Davenport blasted the Marine Corps for delaying notifying his family about the death of his son Nick Skinner a Marine Pfc. shot near Najaf Iraq. Officials say the casualty branch is reviewing the delay while Gunnery Sgt. Grubb notes eight hour standard.
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Old Threshers volunteer dies in museum accident
John Johnston, 61, of Springville, longtime Midwest Old Threshers volunteer, died of asphyxiation Friday in a museum rafters accident. An electrician on a scissors lift, he was pinned between roof connectors after finishing lighting work. He was pronounced dead at the scene. police found no machinery involvement. The Midwest Old Threshers Reunion showcases antique vehicles, tractors, engines and related devices.
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Three Vehicle Crash Near Wyoming Injures Two
Two people were hurt in a three vehicle crash two miles east of Wyoming in Jones County. Waylon Franzen 25 of Maquoketa drove east on Highway 64 crossed the center line hitting a west bound car driven by Michael Marshall of Princeton Maine. Franzen was taken to Jackson County Public Hospital Maquoketa. Dorothy Marshall 47 of Princeton Maine was transported to St Luke’s Cedar Rapids and then University Hospitals Iowa City.
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Waterloo man arrested in fatal motorcycle crash
Aundrey F. Roberts, 29, of Waterloo, was arrested Monday night on a vehicular homicide warrant tied to a July 21 crash that killed his passenger Regina Foy, 28. Police said he fled officers during a traffic stop, then crashed. Foy died in the incident.
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Independence brothers charged with burglary in Iowa
Independence police arrested Timothy Postel, 20, and Andrew Postel, 18, both of Independence, on third degree burglary charges related to a home break in. The brothers were jailed in Buchanan County Jail after the Friday arrest.
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Police officer loses handgun stolen from personal car
A .40-caliber Heckler & Koch handgun and brown leather holster belonging to a Clinton officer were stolen from his car parked at home sometime between Friday 5 p.m. and Sunday noon. Police Chief Brian Guy said the owner believed the car was locked but found no forced entry. The items were valued at 1215 dollars.
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Postmaster Gerald Doyle sentencing delayed in Cedar Rapids
Former Manchester Postmaster Gerald Doyle, 55, faces fraud and embezzlement charges after admitting he lent money from post office receipts for a postal money order. The hearing extending from Aug 20 paused after 90 minutes of testimony as Judge Linda Reade reviews the case.
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Unfilled courthouse security job triggers finger pointing
Johnson County Supervisors face sharp questions over a court security position funded last year but lacking a cemented job description. Judge Douglas Russell urged action on a dedicated deputy, while Sheriff Maj. Keith Slaughter reportedly cited no direction from the board. Supervisors criticized delays and pledged HR help to craft a job description and move forward.
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David Lynch to headline national peace conference in Fairfield
Filmmaker David Lynch attends the Creating Peace conference at Maharishi University of Management in Fairfield on September 26 joining Robert Muller and other peace advocates. Maureen McCue of the University of Iowa joins, with free organic vegetarian lunch for pre-registrants.
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Lottery results from Iowa and Illinois August 31
Iowa Lotto Game numbers 3415 23 35 Illinois Pick 3 Midday 1 5 5 Pick 3 Evening 6 3 8 Pick 4 Midday 9 9 0 6 Pick 4 Evening 1 8 9 3 Illinois Little Lotto 11 19 20 33 36 01 Mega Millions 14 15 25 42 44 Mega Ball 3 Jackpot 18 million Illinois Mega Millions shows 14 15 25 42 44 with Mega Ball 3 and 18 million jackpot.
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Weddings Spotlight in The Gazette Style
The Gazette celebrates a couple’s union with a joyful ceremony. Local families and friends gathered at the parish to witness vows, followed by a reception at the town hall with food, music, and dancing.
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