Volunteers preserve western jail in Oxford Junction
The Times Of Our Lives feature notes community volunteers Otto Benischek Ed Mattie Ted Birdsall and Russ Krejci restoring Oxford Junctions 90 year old jailhouse abandoned after a 1950s mattress fire. Tales of the old marshal and town life anchor Sept entries with Cedar Rapids area developments and local histories.
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Otto Benischek
Ed Mattie
Ted Birdsall
Russ Krejci
Oxford Junction
Birdsall
North Liberty
Cedar Rapids
Iowa City
Hapgood for Marion Mayor in Gazette Letters
A reader endorses Greg Hapgood for Marion mayor citing his prior tenure as the youngest Marion mayor and 29 years more experience as Water Board trustee plus six years on the school board and other public service.
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Marion
Water Board
Lack of facilities sparks Cedar Rapids park complaints
A Cedar Rapids reader recounts failed restroom access at Cherry Hill Park during youth soccer, noting locked facilities, missing portable toilets, and poor coordination by city departments. The letter urges responsible development, environmental safeguards, and better park amenities with contact details for The Gazette.
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Cherry Hill Park
Cedar Rapids
Duplicate Bridge Results and Weekly Schedule in Cedar Rapids
Bridge results for the week ending September 18 reported by Cedar Rapids Bridge Studio. Sunday and Tuesday sessions list Mitchell and Howell movements with top pairs named. Bob's Club and Marion Club hold noon sessions at local churches with detailed results for North South and East West directions. Contact Roger Welty or Ivah Water for details.
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Cedar Rapids Bridge
Four Oaks Bridge
First Ave
Roger Welty
Mitchell
Jim Boardman Jr
Jack Falat
Phil Amell
Barbara Skogman
Charles Raines
Mike Rowray
Dave Boland
Mary Bergum
Joe Rinas
Richard Nassif
Bill Jennings
Jay Hesser
Mimi Welty
Robert Snead
Doris Hotchkiss
Legion Auxiliary boosts patriotism and veterans aid
Carson discusses how the Legion Auxiliary supports veterans and youths amid tighter veterans funding. She notes travel tips, including wrinkle-free attire and flexible luggage, and plans July 2004 state visits in Iowa Marshalltown. The Troy Mills member says patriotism growth motivates her national role and observing national attitudes.
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Legion
Carson
Iowa
Marshalltown
Illinois
American Legion Auxiliary
Troy Mills Legion Auxiliary
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