Sixties Themed Old Settlers Picnic Brings River Junction Crowd
In River Junction Walker Park a 60s style sheriff skit stirred laughter at the Old Settlers Picnic. The event, tradition since 1909, drew about 150 attendees this year with displays, trolley rides, skits from The Twilight Zone Bonanza and The Beverly Hillbillies, and a Baby Boomers Pageant.
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Funeral director Howard Shelly remembered for compassion
Howard Shelly 91 of Manchester died Saturday at the Good Neighbor Home after five years there. A longtime owner in the family funeral business started by his father in 1911, Shelly earned an Iowa State chemical technology degree, served in the Navy, and remained active in the business until 1992. He was a founding Manchester Lions Club member and served on local boards. Survived by wife Helen, his son Ted recalls his people-centered approach. Services are 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Community Congregational United Church of Christ.
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Diocese spends near 100000 to locate abuse victims
The Diocese of Davenport used almost 100000 for mass mailings and radio and print advertising to locate potential clergy abuse victims. As part of its bankruptcy plan due by November 30, 156 claims have been filed, with ads placed in Chicago Tribune, Kansas City Star and 23 smaller papers.
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Funeral Tragedy In Centralia Motorcycle Crash Claims Becker
Paul Becker 41 of Dubuque died after a motorcycle crash on Old Highway Road near Brenwood Court in Du buque County. Deputies arrived at 9 45 p m and found him unconscious. He was transported to Mercy Medical Center in Dubuque where he was pronounced dead. The Sheriff said Becker failed to negotiate a curve, the bike left the road and hit a culvert.
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Bonaparte biker hurt in crash near Houghton
Daniel Christy 23 of Bonaparte was airlifted to University Hospitals Iowa City after a Sunday morning crash on Highway 16 three miles west of Houghton He was following a car driven by Penelope Ross Ensminger 53 of Mount Pleasant who turned onto 130th Avenue and into his path The hospital did not release an update on his condition. Police also reported a separate ATV crash north of Maharishi Vedic City on Jasmine Avenue Copeland was involved but uninjured in that incident.
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Fairfield man injured in rural Iowa ATV crash
Dwight Copeland, 51, of Fairfield, was hospitalized at University Hospitals in Iowa City after an ATV crash in rural Jefferson County. He was injured Saturday around 1 45 p.m. and remained hospitalized Sunday as details were not released.
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Boswell aide to hear concerns in Benton County
Greg Johnson, aide to Rep. Leonard Boswell, will visit Benton County to hear citizen concerns. He will meet at Vinton Public Library from 9 to 10 a.m., Urbana City Hall from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., and Norway Public Library from 1 to 2 p.m., according to Gazette and wire reports.
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Lottery results snapshot from Iowa Illinois draw
Sunday and Saturday numbers for Pick 3 45 8 and Pick 4 0 2 1, Powerball 7 12 28 30 48 with Powerball 40. Jackpot 15 million. no winner. Wednesday jackpot 20 million. Illinois Little Lotto and Hot Lotto results listed with Hot Ball 9.
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