Meet the Cedar Rapids Police and Fire Chiefs
In Cedar Rapids two top public safety leaders balance work with personal interests. Fire Chief Edsel Meickle pursues an associate arts degree while Police Chief Gareth Clift nears a bachelor’s. both enjoy golf, hobbies, and family life beyond on‑duty duties.
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Fire Department
Police Department
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Police and
Fire Departents
Edsel Meickle
Gareth Clift
Chief McMickle
Kirkpod Community College
Chief Clift
Mount Mercy College
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McMickle
Helen
Clift and McMickle Lead Cedar Rapids Fire and Police Chiefs
Retiring Cedar Rapids leaders James Clift and James McMickle share career histories and work ethics. Clift rose from police officer to chief after WWII service and city roles. McMickle advanced in the fire department from 1950 to chief in 1971. Both men balance public duty with family and hobbies.
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Police
McMickle
Fire Department
Wallace LaPeters
Army Air Corps
Army Ordinance Command
Jesse Hunter
Navy
Collins Radio
Cedar Rapids
Jesse
Dennis
Diane
Cedar Rapids Reports Sharp Rise in Speeding Arrests
A Cedar Rapids police tally shows 449 arrests and traffic violations last week from April 1 to 7. Speeding arrests rose to 183 from 129 the prior week, while theft arrests fell to 27 and burglary arrests reached nine with two arson charges. 43 drivers faced license violations and numerous other offenses were recorded, including possession, resisting officers, hit and run, and numerous traffic violations.
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Motorcycle riding course offered at Kirkwood Community College
An eight week course teaching fundamentals of motorcycle riding begins April 17 at Kirkwood Community College. Instructor Bill Menzel says enrollment is open to anyone 14 or older. The $30 fee covers a helmet and tie, with classes starting April 12 at 6 p.m. Call 398-5545 to enroll. Menzel teaches in Kirkwood's dental laboratory program and is a National Motorcycle Safety Foundation member.
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Kirkpod Community College
Bill Menzel
Insurance Farm
Irkwood
Cooperator
Menzel
Dental Laboratory
Kirkwood
National Motorcycle Safety Foundation
Food service workshop set for Kirkwood College
A training program for food service personnel working with the elderly starts April 17 at Kirkwood Community College Iowa Hall. It includes an all day orientation and five practical sessions at nursing homes through May 22 covering protein cookery cost control quality nutrition and menu planning. Registration is $6 and Christy Smith at Kirkwood 398-5667 handles inquiries.
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Kirkwood Community College
Iowa Hall
Kirkwood
Christy Smith
Four Area Republicans Attend Des Moines Campaign Seminar
Four candidates from district 26 to 30 joined a statewide weekend seminar in Des Moines hosted by national and state Republican committees. Robert M L Johnson District 26, Richard Rawson District 27, Janice A Stone District 29, Monty R Bertelli District 30 discussed district problems and campaign issues.
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Des Moines
Robert ML. Johnson
Richard Rawson
Janice A. Stone
Monty R. Bertelli
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