Infant stillborn as family mourns in Cedar Rapids area
The report lists Kristin Marie Shepard stillborn at St Luke's Hospital with parents Michael and Kathleen Shepard and siblings Lindsey and Brian. Grandparents Shirley Ludwig, Nichalaus Beister, and Albert L. Shepard are named. Teahen Funeral Home handles arrangements.
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Kristin Marie Shepard
Michael
Kathleen Shepard
High Country Drive
St. Luke’s Hospital
Lindsey
Brian
Shirley Ludwig
Clearwater
Fla
Nichalaus Beister
Auckland
New Zealand
Albert L. Shepard
Venice
Teahen Funeral Home
Foot amputation scam shocks California insurers
In San Jose two men are jailed on charges of insurance fraud and grand theft after a man and two accomplices staged a wreck and had his foot cut off with a hatchet to claim 210000 in insurance. Investigators say the plot involved Connie Martinez and others coordinating a fake collision on Highway 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
San Jose
Milt Smith
Sacramento
Farmers Insurance Group
California Highway Patrol
Dave Brewick
Brewick
Yarrington
Lockheed Aircraft Corp
Connie Martinez
Martinez
Santa Cruz Mountains
Legal score tied in Bain lawsuit by Ann Mittman
The Bain Gillespie case moves to Johnson County District Court with Bain’s rebuttal label as the lowest species of demurrer. The dispute centers on a Big Ten game between Iowa and Purdue and a controversial T shirt display by Gillespie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
James Bain
John Gillespie
Bain
University of Iowa
Gillespie
Johnson County District Court
UAW Chrysler Extend Talks Through Night Break
UAW and Chrysler agreed to continue bargaining through the night after missing a 11:01 a.m. CDT deadline, marking the second extension in 24 hours as negotiations for a new contract proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
UPI
United Auto Workers and
Chrysler Corp
Cedar Rapids children’s home executive director resigns
Gary L. Williams 36 resigns as executive director of the Children’s Home of Cedar Rapids effective Tuesday after five years in the post. Associate Exec Director George Estle will serve as acting director while the board considers a replacement. The center, Heartwood, built for 30 emotionally disturbed youths, was funded in part by Williams’ Centennial Challenge Campaign.
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Joseph M. Crowley
D Ave
Jackson County
Iowa
Immaculate Conception Church
Eleanor Fitzpatrick
Cedar Rapids
Alfred Brosius
St. Martin's Cemetery
Cascade
Gary L. Williams
Children's Home of
Williams
Children’s Home Board of Directors
Marlene Miller
the Gazette
Children’s Home
George Estle
Ralph Lacombe
Lacombe
Heartwood
C Street
Wilson Avenue
Maplewood
Fourth Ave
Cedarwood
Blake Blvd
Camp Good Health
Mount Vernon Road
Elledge testifies denies forging fingerprint in sheriff's case
Former Delaware County Sheriff Bert Elledge Jr testifies he has nothing to hide as he faces charges of obstruction of justice and two perjury counts for allegedly forging a burglary suspect fingerprint. He contends he was framed and says he would fight the case. Closing arguments set for today in Manchester.
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Manchester
Delaware County
Bert Elledge Jr
Elledge
Mike Sheehy
Attorney General's Office
Lanny Lammers
Lammer
DCI
Lammers
Sheehy
Attorney General
Sheriff's Department
Bob Glaser
HACAP avoids layoffs as funds boost relief plan
HACAP will not cut staff or hours through March after counties fund neighborhood centers and a larger carryover frees money. Executive Director Don Maniccia said the delay hinges on a federal block grant likely totaling at least 305000 with several counties and groups contributing to sustain operations.
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Hawkeye Area
HACAP
Don Maniccia
Maniccia
the Gazette
Congress
Linn
Jones
Johnson
Iowa
Benton
Washington
Iowa County
Washington County
Board of Supervisors
Vital Statistics and Local Incidents Reported
Birth announcements list new daughters and sons for multiple couples across Cedar Rapids area with dates and addresses. Police and emergency calls include Standby at 516 Sixth St SE, grease fire at 3639 12th Ave SW, medical emergencies at several streets, and ongoing investigations at 320 Ninth St NW and 1325 20th Ave SW.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
12Th Ave
12Th St
Ninth St
20Th Ave
Decorating lamp slipcovers brighten tired lamps
In Family Circle a decorating tip suggests slipcovering old lamps with paper-bag shaped fabric pieces tied with grosgrain ribbon under the lamp base. Then paint the shade a deep color and finish with matching ribbon for a coordinated look.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Family Circle
Corrections and Clarifications in Gazette Items
The Gazette lists corrections about a juvenile delinquency forum misidentification at Washington High School. It notes that corrections will be published for factual errors and misstatements, including names and events, with contact at phone 398 8313.
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Lary Nelson
6Th Judicial District Department of Correctional Services
Paul Nelson
6Th District Juvenile Probation Office
Washington High School
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Waterloo
Turner Chapel West
Alexander George
Cedar Memorial Cemetery
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Wyoming
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Louise Sloup
Cherry-Burrell Corp
Asbury United Methodist Church
Western Fraternal Life Association
UAW
Richard
Middle Amana
Linda Hassan
Patricia Powers
Alma Knapp
Brooklyn Park
Minn
William
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Charles R. Mehaffey
Asbury United
27Th Ave
Leola
Clarence Haven
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Calvin T. DeVries
First Presbyterian Church
Cedar Memorial Mausoleum
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St. John’s
Goettsch’s
Riverside Cemetery
Sigourney
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Bethel Cemetery
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Highway 9
Krafft
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Ann Mittman
University of Iowa Hawkeyes
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Chrysler
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Hacap Board of Directors
Community Services Administration
CSA
Johnson County
United Way
Iowa City Council
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St. Luke's
Michel
Alfred Mass
First St. NW
Diane
Michael Vavroch
Elberon
Katherine McNamara
21St Ave. Place
Raejean
Mark Paul
Grand Ave
Marion
Janette
James Gilmore
Pirie Drive
Hiawatha
Cindy Lou
Randy Sherman
Walker
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Swisher
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North Liberty
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Sixth St. SE
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Tanager Drive
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John Leu
Rails To Trails Organization
Gazette
Millie Orton
Norma Musker
John E. Lapes
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