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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1983
Page
11
The Cedar Rapids City Council tentatively approves a five year capital improvements program totaling 47 206 976 dollars for 1984 through 1988. The plan reduces requests from departments by about 12 million and aims to borrow facilities without heavy tax burden while updating annually.
Former Marion councilman Patrick Grady was found guilty of harassing detective Harry Tate in a three hour trial. Magistrate Jim Bennett fined Grady $100 on the serious misdemeanor, noting the gravity of the case and the feud with police leadership. Grady faces a separate felony sentencing on April 29 for counterfeiting in change machines and resigned from the council after last January's arrest.
Jerry N. Chaffee and Carolyn M. Adams claim Merchants National Bank is grossly negligent in guiding Gordon Fennell Co into bankruptcy. They allege ruined shares, personal loan liability, unemployment, emotional distress, and improper handling of insurance tied to international trade. The Cedar Rapids firm failed in 1935 and remains asset‑poor with secured inventory claims.
Unemployed residents can receive up to 50 free copies of their resumes at Postal Instant Press stores in Cedar Rapids for two weeks starting Monday. PIP franchises at 309 First Ave SE and 4648 First Ave NE are run by Chuck and Becky Murphy. Job Service of Iowa assists with free resume writing.
Three Cedar Rapids men were arrested Thursday night on assault charges in separate incidents. Juan Fielder, 25, was arrested after a QuikTrip employee reported a punch to the face. Eddie Green Jr., 41, was arrested at his home for allegedly pointing a gun at a woman in her car. Ronald Wells, 21, was arrested for allegedly striking and kicking a man. All were released Friday after court appearances.
Consulting engineers Brown and Caldwell of Sacramento will present a Cedar Rapids odor study this Tuesday at 8:30 am in City Hall Chambers. The report attributes many complaints to other sources, notes plant contributed odors from Zimpro heat treatment, and cites possible future overloads.
The St Luke's Health Care Foundation announced a $140000 bequest from the estate of Laura G Rowley, Cedar Rapids resident. The gift funds the W G and Laura Rowley Improvement and Endowment Fund to support hospital projects and equipment purchases.
Road condition reports are available at the following numbers for Ames Des Moines Fairfield Fort Dodge Mason City.
A Cedar Rapids bank reported another counterfeit $50 bill Friday with serial G25853436A, following earlier sightings of fake notes at two banks. Earlier in the week employees found counterfeit $50 and $100 bills with serials F52295866A and B08466284B.
David G. Lewis, 18, of 1517 Ellis Blvd NW, charged with second degree burglary related to an April 6 break-in at David Hager residence 514 J Ave NW. About 700 dollars of records recovered. Lewis released on own recognizance. 380 dollars of Cedar Rapids reported by Linn County deputies. LaSalle High School hosts Catholic Band Festival at 7:30 p.m. with bands from Kuemper Carroll St Johns Bancroft Garrigan Mason City Columbus Wahlert Dubuque Beckman and LaSalle. Tim Topolewski of Coe College guest conductor. Tickets 75 cents students 1.50 adults 3 dollars families.
Lee C. Nading, 18, of 3009 12th Ave SW, charged with criminal trespass and operating a vehicle without owner's consent after an April 6 burglary at Cedar Rapids Express Delivery Inc., 1253 Rockford Road SW. A truck taken from the firm was later returned. Nading released on a promise to appear.
Craig M. Fay, 24, of 1000 12th Ave SE, arrested on a Linn County warrant for a Sept 15 1981 southeast side break-in at Norma Hadrava residence 2055 Fourth Ave SE. Court records cite more than 2000 dollars in jewelry and valuables taken. Fay posted bond and was released on his own recognizance after Linn District Court appearance.
Four tires valued at 400 dollars were stolen Wednesday night from a construction shed owned by D H Blattner & Sons Construction Co near Interstate.
Washington High School hosts a four night CPR class April 25 to 28 from 6 30 to 9 30 p m in cooperation with the Washington PTA and the physical education department. Participants may earn Red Cross certification or recertification. A $1 booklet fee applies. Register by calling 398 2161 by Wednesday.
James L. Motland 35 of 66 Leisure Bivd NE faces five traffic charges after a brief early Friday chase on Highway 30 Linn County and ending at a Benton County roadblock at Highway 218 and County Road E-44. Charged with attempting to elude speeding disobeying a stop sign and illegal passing he was released on his own recognizance. The chase began when deputies clocked 79 mph in a 55 mph zone and ended eight minutes later with a Benton County squad car stop.
Police report burglaries at five Cedar Rapids residences with thefts including three handguns valued at 1800 dollars and a 2500 dollar diamond ring from Larry Gephart 3324 Circle Drive NE. Other losses include fur coats, jewelry, liquor, a clock radio, and various items from Barbara Blando 374 21st St SE Reid Motley 2101 Grande Ave SE Cindy Brown 1820 A Ave NE Dwight Meisters 727 Fifth Ave SE.
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