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COLD CASE
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on a number of leads; they all dead-
ended and led nowhere.
“But that’s all they were,” said
Chief Harry Krieg in a Jan. 3,
1960 Waterloo Courier article. “We
had plenty of leads, but virtually
nothing in the way of real clues.”
Scores of persons were ques-
tioned, Krieg said, and several were
given lie detector tests, but police nev- About Melvin Gallagher
er found enough real evidence with
which they could work.
Hope briefly emerged when a
man wanted on a check charge in
Waterloo was found in another state,
a shotgun in his vehicle. Several cir-
cumstances led officials to believe he
may have been connected with the
homicide, but the man came up with
an airtight alibi for the night of Gal-
lagher’s murder.
Sisters Offer Reward
A year after Gallagher’s murder,
two of his sisters — Mrs. Warren Nis-
sen, of Waterloo, and Mrs. S.J. De
Blasis, of Washington, D.C. — of-
fered a $750 reward for information
leading to the arrest and conviction
of those responsible for his death. The
reward was to remain in effect for six
months.
The sisters said the killing came
so violently and unexpectedly that it
never seemed real.
“I feel if we could only know who
did this thing, it wouldn’t be so hard
to sleep at night,” Mrs. De Blasis told
the Waterloo Courier on the one-year
anniversary of her brother’s murder.
The Washington sister had been
vacationing with her husband in the
West Indies when the killing took
place. Back in Waterloo, Mrs. Nissen
spent most of that day trying to con-
tact her sister by telephone to relay the while allowing them to remain anony-
tragic news.
“It was a horrible day,” Mrs. Nis-
sen said in the Courier interview. “Be-
sides this terrible thing happening, the
phone kept ringing every few minutes
as the operators tried to find my sis-
Wednesday Wednesday Night
High: 32º
Snow Possible
In-Depth Local Forecast
Today we will see cloudy skies with a 50% chance of snow, high
temperature of 32º, humidity of 91% . South wind 11 to 13 mph . New
snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible . The record high
temperature for today is 39º set in 1961 .
Sun & Moon
Sunrise Sunset
Wednesday 7:45 a .m . 4:54 p .m .
Thursday 7:44 a .m . 4:55 p .m .
Friday 7:44 a .m . 4:56 p .m .
Saturday 7:44 a .m . 4:57 p .m .
Sunday 7:44 a .m . 4:58 p .m .
Monday 7:43 a .m . 4:59 p .m .
Tuesday 7:43 a .m . 5:00 p .m .
New First Full Last
1/9 1/16 1/23 1/31
Moonrise Moonset
4:17 a .m . 2:29 p .m .
5:14 a .m . 3:14 p .m .
Wednesday 6:10 a .m . 4:05 p .m .
Thursday 7:02 a .m . 5:03 p .m .
Friday 7:51 a .m . 6:06 p .m .
Saturday 8:35 a .m . 7:12 p .m .
Sunday 9:15 a .m . 8:21 p .m .
Monday
Tuesday
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Jan. 6, 2016 • Page 5
ter.” Clear Lake Parks & Recreation Update
The sisters said their brother was Review this section of the paper for
the happy-go-lucky type and liked ev- updated information
erybody he met, even though he sel- regarding P&R programs, program
dom made real close friends. deadlines and events.
Gallagher’s sisters and police said
they knew that offering the reward a crime,” and works to help the com- word CEDAR plus the information to •Indoor Soccer: Boys and girls er Basketball Tournament.
was strictly a shot in the dark, but munity overcome two major issues in CRIMES (274637). Message and data ages 4 years through second grade WHERE: Clear Creek Gym
were hopeful that renewed interest in crime reporting: fear of reprisal, and rates may apply. Text STOP to opt out will gain an excellent background (grades K-8) – Enter through
the murder might turn up some small the reluctance to get involved. at any time. Text HELP for more in- in soccer skills while helping them WEST DOORS; Middle School
clue not yet known. It was not to be. Anyone with information about formation. Anyone with information learn proper sportsmanship and Gym (grades 9-12) – Enter through
Melvin Gallagher’s unsolved murder leading to an arrest is eligible for a have fun! WEST DOORS
is asked to call the Waterloo Police cash reward. Shin guards are required; FEE: $50 Family unlimited
Melvin Gallagher was born May Department at 319-291-4340 ext. 3 Anonymous tips may be sent available to purchase the first week gym use; $25 Individual unlimited
19, 1936, to Mary V. (McGraw) Re- or Cedar Valley Crime Stoppers, 855- through the Cedar Valley Crime Stop- for $10. gym use. Purchase season passes at
gan and James F. Gallagher. 300-TIPS (8477). Tips may also be pers Confidential Web Tip Informa- Parents are needed to coach. City Hall, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.
Survivors included his fiancée, sent with TipSoft or by texting the tion System. No experience necessary. Sched- - 5 p.m. OR $1 per open gym use
Gloria, and their unborn twin daugh- ules will be handed out the first payable at gym.
ters; an unborn son, Michael; his Got a song in your heart? week with times for the rest of the REGISTRATION: All par-
mother and step-father, Mr. and Mrs. River City Chorus invites program. High school soccer play- ticipants MUST have completed a
James Regan of 219-1/2 W. 6th St., men to Jan. 11 Guest Night ers will lead drills and help referee waiver form before they are allowed
Waterloo; and three sisters, Mrs. War- games. to participate.
ren Nissen of 825 Wisner Drive, Mrs. The River City Chorus, an or- homes, to come learn a little about a WHERE: Middle School gym Note: Open Gym dates and
S.J. (Gertrude) De Blasis of Washing- ganization of male a cappella amateur musical organization that combines (enter through west doors) times subject to change due to lim-
ton, D.C., and a half-sister, Mrs. Dave singers from across North Iowa will novice singers with excellent music as WHEN: Saturdays, Feb. 6 ited availability of gyms.
Heideman, also residing at 219-1/2 host a special “Guest Night” Monday, they share their love for barbershop – March 6 (No games during the ONLY INDOOR ATHLET-
W. 6th St. in Waterloo. Jan. 11. harmony.” Booster Club Basketball Tourna- IC SHOES ALLOWED.
A parish Rosary was held at 8 Male singers of all ages and mu- The River City Chorus is a men’s ment). •Co-Ed Open Volleyball
p.m. the Monday following the mur- sical backgrounds are encouraged to chorus of volunteer musicians who TIMES: First & second grade, Night: The co-ed adult volleyball
der at the Oppold Funeral Home in attend the kick-off event which starts perform throughout the North Iowa 9 - 10 a.m. open gym is held Tuesdays from 7
Waterloo. Funeral services were held at 7:30 pm in the Music Man Square, region. Men of all ages and from all Kindergarten, 10 - 11 a.m. – 9 p.m. at the Middle School gym.
Jan. 6, 1959 at 9 a.m. at Sacred Heart Mason City. All guests who attend walks of life enjoy camaraderie and FEE: $15 per player. Any adult (18 & older) may drop
Catholic Church, with burial in Mt. will be eligible for a door prize draw- amplify their love of music while Registration deadline: Jan. 29. in and play. There are no set teams,
Olivet Cemetery. A Waterloo veterans ing at the end of the evening. touching the heart of loyal fans. The (Add $5 late fee if registering after just come and play anytime you
organization conducted the rites. “Almost every one of our mem- Jan. 11 event marks the beginning of Jan. 29). Registration is limited to want. Co-ed Volleyball will begin
bers came for the music, but each of a series of rehearsals to prepare for 16 kids per age group. Tuesday, Oct. 27, and run through
Cedar Valley Crime Stoppers us stayed for the camaraderie and sat- the River City Chorus Annual Spring ONLY INDOOR ATHLET- March 8.
Offers Reward for Information isfaction that comes with contributing Show to be held April 9, 2016 in the IC SHOES ALLOWED WHEN: Tuesdays 7 – 9 p.m.
On Jan. 2, 2014, Cedar Valley to an organization like the River City NIACC auditorium. WHERE: Middle School
Crime Stoppers announced that they chorus,” said Doug Morse, chorus For more information, go to riv- •Weekend Open Gym Sched- Gym – use west doors
are offering a $1,000 reward for in- marketing volunteer. “We welcome ercitychorus.org or search River City ule: The Clear Lake Parks and FEE: $20 Unlimited Open
formation in Melvin Gallagher’s cold men who like to sing, even if it’s just Chorus on Facebook. Recreation Department’s open gym Volleyball for Tuesday nights, OR
case murder. in the privacy of their cars or their program continues until Spring $2 per time
Launched in June 2012, Cedar Break. Due to the increased cost of REGISTRATION: All par-
Valley Crime Stoppers’ goal is to help utilities, the Clear Lake Parks and ticipants MUST have completed a
keep Cedar Valley neighborhoods saf- Recreation will need to charge a waiver form before they are allowed
er. The program allows citizens to re- nominal fee for Open Gym. to participate.
port suspicious and criminal behavior WHEN: Saturdays & Sundays ONLY INDOOR ATHLET-
during your scheduled time (see be- IC SHOES ALLOWED.
mous. No calls are traced, and if a tip low). Please note: There will be NO
leads to an arrest the caller is eligible Open Gym on the day of the Boost-
for a cash reward.
CV Crime Stoppers believes
“someone other than the criminal
has information that can help solve
WEATHER
Seven-Day Forecast For Clear Lake
Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday Monday Tuesday
Low: 28º High: 35º Low: 30º High: 34º Low: 26º High: 29º Low: 5º High: 10º Low: 2º High: 15º Low: 1º High: 17º Low: 5º
Snow Possible Rain/Snow Snow Likely Snow Possible Mostly Cloudy Partly Cloudy Partly Cloudy
UV Index National Forecast Summary
Statistics for noon The higher the UV index, the greater the The Northeast will see mostly clear to partly cloudy
need for eye and skin protection skies, with the highest temperature of 49º in Georgetown,
Wednesday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . . . . . .Very Low Sunday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . . . . . .Very Low Del . The Southeast will experience mostly clear to
Thursday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . . . . . .Very Low Monday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . . . . . .Very Low partly cloudy skies and isolated rain, with the highest
Friday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . . . . . .Very Low Tuesday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . . . . . .Very Low temperature of 77º in Marathon Key, Fla . The central
Saturday . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . . . . . .Very Low United States will see partly cloudy to cloudy skies and
scattered rain and snow, with the highest temperature of
Almanac Traveler’s Cities 72º in Brownsville, Texas . In the Northwest, there will
be partly cloudy to cloudy skies and isolated rain and
Clear Lake for 12/28 - 1/3 Today Tomorrow snow, with the highest temperature of 49º in Medford,
Ore . The Southwest will see widespread rain and snow,
Temperature: City Hi/Lo W Hi/Lo W with the highest temperature of 61º in Phoenix, Ariz .
High/low Sunday . . . . . . . . . . 27º/18º Ames 34/30 sn 36/32 rs National Map
High/low Saturday . . . . . . . . . . 26º/9º Atlantic
High/low Friday . . . . . . . . . . . 29º/15º Burlington 35/31 rs 37/32 ra
High/low Thursday . . . . . . . . . . 20º/8º Cedar Falls
High/low Wednesday . . . . . . . 24º/15º Cedar Rapids 38/32 pc 40/35 ra
High/low Tuesday . . . . . . . . . . 25º/20º Chicago
High/low Monday . . . . . . . . . . . 23º/9º Council Bluffs 33/29 sn 36/32 rs
Normal high/low . . . . . . . . . . . . 23º/7º Dallas
Average temperature . . . . . . . . . . 19 .1º Davenport 34/29 mc 37/32 ra
Normal average temperature . . . . 14 .6º Des Moines
Departure from normal . . . . . . . . +4 .5º Dubuque 38/32 s 41/37 rs
Fort Dodge
Precipitation: Iowa City 37/33 rs 38/34 ra
Kansas City
Total for Sunday . . . . . . . . . . . . .0 .00" Marshalltown 36/31 rs 38/34 rs
Total for Saturday . . . . . . . . . . . .0 .00" Mason City
Total for Friday . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0 .00" Minneapolis 36/30 pc 38/33 ra
Total for Thursday . . . . . . . . . . .0 .00" Omaha
Total for Wednesday . . . . . . . . . .0 .00" Orlando 36/31 rs 38/34 rs 20s
Total for Tuesday . . . . . . . . . . . .0 .01" Phoenix
Total for Monday . . . . . . . . . . . .0 .18" Rochester 33/28 pc 36/31 rs 20s
Total for the week . . . . . . . . . . . .0 .19" Sioux City
Normal for the week . . . . . . . . . .0 .21" Spencer 34/30 sn 36/32 rs L30s 30s
Total for the month . . . . . . . . . . .0 .00" Waterloo 20s
Normal for the month . . . . . . . . .0 .09" 35/30 mc 38/33 ra H
Total for the year . . . . . . . . . . . . .0 .00"
Normal for the year . . . . . . . . . . .0 .09" 42/36 rs 45/38 ra 30s 40s
40s
34/29 sn 36/32 rs LH
50s
33/28 sn 35/31 rs L 60s
70s
33/30 sn 34/29 cl 50s 40s
37/33 rs 38/34 ra 50s
60s
73/59 sh 76/61 pc
57/45 sh 56/43 sh 60s
32/27 sn 35/30 rs
34/31 sn 36/32 sn 70s This map shows high temperatures,
type of precipitation expected and
32/29 sn 34/30 sn Cold Front location of frontal systems at noon.
33/29 sn 36/32 rs L H
Weather (Wx): cl/cloudy; fl/flurries; pc/partly cloudy; mc/mostly cloudy; ra/rain; rs/rain & snow; Stationary Front Warm Front Low Pressure High Pressure
s/sunny; sh/showers; sn/snow; t/thunderstorms; w/windy
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