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Your voice- Katie Beckett, CR woman who changed Medicaid, diesKatie Beckett, 34, whose battle with a childhood disease and federal bureaucracy made her a national symbol in the 1980s, died today. Beckett’s death was confirmed by Teahen Funeral Home of Cedar Rapids. Her parents Julie Beckett and Mark Beckett … Continue reading → […]Steve Gravelle/SourceMedia Group News
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Tag Archives: Manchester
DCI: Counselor dropped Sweet off at Cedar Rapids apartments
When Isaiah Sweet was picked up early Sunday at a convenience store in Iowa City, the Manchester teenager told officers they wouldn’t be able to reach his grandparents – his legal guardians. Sweet, 17, who now faces two counts of … Continue reading
Alburnett man accused of fondling 13-year-old
MANCHESTER – A 48-year-old Alburnett man is accused of fondling a 13-year-old Manchester girl in November. According to a news release, Edward Reed is charged with lascivious act with a child, a Class C felony. Police said Reed touched the teen’s … Continue reading
Posted in Crime, Law and Justice
Tagged Alburnett, bruce trapp, Delaware County, edward reed, Manchester
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Soldier and Manchester Native Charged With Rape
PORTLAND – Police in Portland, Ore. have arrested two soldiers, including a Manchester native, on rape charges at a local hotel. Investigators say Sgt. Timothy Hartbeck, 22, of Manchester, is facing charges of first-degree rape and first-degree sexual abuse and … Continue reading
Posted in Crime, Law and Justice, War
Tagged Fort Lewis, Manchester, military, rape, Timothy Hartbeck, War on Terror
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Manchester man arrested twice in four days
MANCHESTER – Police arrested a Manchester man twice in four days after he allegedly tried to break into a house and later threatened to kill officers. Jeremy Thibadeau, 25, faces several charges, including going armed with intent, intimidation with a … Continue reading
Posted in Crime, Law and Justice
Tagged burglary, Dustin Hienrichs, gun, Jeremy Thibadeau, Manchester, Nicholas Geuther, police, threats
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Operation Quickfind: Investigators Looking For Manchester Teen
The Delaware County Sheriff’s Office has released an “Operation Quickfind” on a 15-year-old female from Manchester. Investigators say, Lexus Paige McCullick, 15, of Manchester, was last seen on Sunday, March 22 and a “missing person permission sheet” was filed by … Continue reading
Pedestrian hit by pickup in Manchester
UPDATED: 4:54pm Iowa City—Staff members at Manchester’s hospital say Morris has been transferred to the University of Iowa’s Hospitals and Clinics. MANCHESTER – Authorities said a pedestrian was struck by a pickup as it was turning a corner in Manchester … Continue reading
Posted in Disaster and Accident
Tagged accident, car-pedestrian crash, Kenneth Mysak, Manchester, pedestrian, Richard Morris
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Christmas Day Fire at Manchester Lumber Yard is Ruled Undetermined
We may never know what caused a fire at a Manchester lumber yard on Saturday. Mark Sands from the State Fire Marshall’s office has finished the investigation and says there was too much damage to determine the origin of the Christmas Day fire. … Continue reading
After a flood: Advice on how to save your pictures, other possessions
MANCHESTER — Staff from the University of Iowa museums will offer free advice Tuesday (Aug. 3) to flood victims on how to save family pictures and other personal possessions. Staffers will be at the Manchester Public Library, 304 North Franklin … Continue reading
Posted in arts, culture and entertainment, Disaster and Accident, economy, business and finance, lifestyle and leisure, science and technology
Tagged family photos, flood, flood victims, Iowa Conservation and Preservation Consortium, Manchester, preservation, Shalla Ashworth, Tiffany Adrain, University of Iowa
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Branstad, Vaudt to make Eastern Iowa campaign swing
Republicans former Gov. Terry Branstad and Auditor David Vaudt will visit Eastern Iowa communities Aug. 4 on their “Truth in Budgeting” tour. Their schedule: 9 a.m., Sue-Z-Q’s, 726 2nd Ave. SE, Cresco 11 a.m., Decorah City Hall, 400 Claiborne Dr. … Continue reading
Posted in government, politics
Tagged Cresco, David Vaudt, Decorah City Hall, Gov. Terry Branstad, Independence Public Library, Iowa, Manchester
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Lake Delhi association determined to rebuild dam, restore lake
DELHI – Help will be needed, but come heck or high water, Jim Willey says Lake Delhi will be back. “We love our little community, we love our lake, and we will find a way to bring Lake Delhi back,” … Continue reading