Edgewood Road relocation eyed for 90 percent federal aid
Airport planners seek 90 percent federal funding for Edgewood Road relocation to enable a runway extension and aviation facilities. City and county officials will decide cost sharing and road annexation steps while applying for grants to cover about $1 million of the $5 million airport expansion project.
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Roy Jameson
Edgewood Road
Edgewood
E70
Jameson
Don Canney
Richard Phillips
Linn
No reduced golf fees for city employees this year
City employees will not receive discounted golf rates this season though the issue will be revisited in the fall. Mayor Don Canney urged any claim go through union channels, while Parks Superintendent Elmer Delaney noted some reduction could occur and annual evaluation.
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Elmer Delaney
Don Canney
Canney
Delaney
Public Improvements
Richard Phillips
County delays bomb squad training site decision
Linn County Board of Supervisors postponed a vote on using a house at Highway 149 and West Post Road for sheriff's immediate response unit and Metro Bomb Squad training before demolition in June. Officials noted proximity to other buildings, traffic disruption, and liability concerns, with more data sought.
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Linn County Board of Supervisors
Sheriff's
Metro
Iowa Department of Transportation
Highway 149
West Post Road
Richard Wenzel
Ken Schriner
Jean Oxley
New dental alloy offered as gold substitute
Gainesville. A University of Florida scientist, Dr Hamdi Mohammed, reports inventing a platinum colored alloy of nickel, cobalt, chromium and minor elements that can replace gold in fillings crowns and bridges at lower cost. The alloy can be cast ground polished and molded by dentists as easily as gold and will be marketed worldwide in weeks.
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Gainesville
Fla
Hamdi Mohammed
University of Florida
Mohammed
Lisbon Mount Vernon form joint housing agency
The Mount Vernon City Council created the Lisbon Mount Vernon Municipal Housing Agency to obtain HUD rent supplements for residents paying over 25 percent of income. Lisbon to name members in May. Sue Kouglas to be executive director.
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Mount Vernon
Lisbon-Mount Vernon
Lisbon
Department of Housing and Urban Development
Sue Kouglas
Hawkeye
Mount Vernon Cemetery
Gerald Edleman
Plaza Auto
U.S. Highway 30
Dick Peters
Edleman
Peters
Linn County Humane Society
Governor's Award to U of I cadet spotlighted
Iowa City The Governor presented the Governor's Award to Michael W. Johnston a University of Iowa Air Force ROTC cadet Johnston a Tipton High School graduate class of 1974 is a senior economics major at the University of Iowa The award recognizes outstanding cadet leadership and academic achievement.
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Iowa City
Michael W. Johnston
University of Iowa Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps
Tipton High School
Johnston
U of I
Cedar Rapids plans spring tree planting drive
The Forestry Department announces about 550 trees will be planted in Cedar Rapids southeast and northwest quadrants this spring. Since 1969 the program has planted roughly 8,700 trees citywide to replace elm losses. 250 trees go to the southeast from downtown to 19th Street and 300 to Time Check St Patrick area funded by federal community development funds. Planting runs mid month to mid May using local nursery stock. Permits are required to plant on city parking lots and are free to ensure utilities are mapped and proper methods followed.
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Cedar Rapids
Forestry Department
19Th Street
St. Patrick’s
Man Faces Two Counts In Burglary and Assault
David Lee Brown, 18, of 2444 Eighth Ave SW, was charged with burglary and willful injury after authorities say Glenda Maillie woke to find him in her bedroom with a gun. He allegedly assaulted Leonard Ohlhauser earlier the weekend. Police recovered a gas powered handgun.
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David Lee Brown
Eighth Ave
Glenda Maillie
Ninth St
Brown
Leonard Ohlhauser
Iowa City High School Class of 1923 Reunion Plans
The Iowa City High School class of 1923 schedules a 55 year reunion for June 9. Several members remain unlocated and readers with information about Richard Baxter Marion Bryson Herbert Johnson Norman MacLeod Lyle Phillips Harold Pratt Carl Wick and Verle Windon are asked to contact A J Laren at 308 North Clinton Street Iowa City.
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Iowa City
Richard Baxter
Marion Bryson
Herbert Johnson
Norman MacLeod
Lyle Phillips
Harold Pratt
Carl Wick
Verle Windon
A.J. Laren
N. Clinton St
Eisenhower parents oppose rezoning near 42nd Street NE
A group of 35 Eisenhower Elementary parents oppose rezoning 1650 42nd St NE from residential to commercial to house a McDonald’s and a True Value store. They fear the new businesses would endanger students walking to Wright Elementary as Eisenhower closes. The protest was prepared for Cedar Rapids Planning Commission’s Zoning Committee, though the agenda had been tabled.
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42Nd Street
Eisenhower Elementary
Wright
City Planning Commission
42Nd St
McDonald’s
True Value
Eisenhower
Dale Gerdts
Benton St. NE
Gerdts
Cedar Rapids Community
Ozark and
Walker Streets
Navajo Drive
Wright Elementary
Three Arrested on Assault and Related Charges Over Weekend
Edwin E. Silver, 31, of Route 2 Central City faces assault and battery after a confrontation with a woman deputy at Highway 13 and County Road E28. David F. Young, 29, of 1519 C Ave NW is charged with willful injury and cocaine possession after striking James Velky, 19, with an ax handle. Velky received three stitches. Alejandro Galleana, 26, of 1704 D Ave NE is charged with assault from a Saturday report and is being held for federal immigration officials.
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Edwin E. Silver
Route 2
Central City
Linn
Silver
Highway 13
E28
David F. Young
C Ave. NW
Young
James Velky
Solon
First Avenue SE
Velky
Alejandro Galleana
D Ave
Christine Sain
Galleana
Mexico
Linn County
Massage Parlor Robbed of 400 Dollars in Iowa City
At 12 20 a m today the Touch of Mink massage parlor in Iowa City was robbed of about 400 dollars in cash. At 3 45 a m a man matching the description was picked up by Iowa City police and questioned in connection with the robbery.
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Iowa City
Italy braces as army readies for possible election revolts
Thirty years ago Italy put its armed forces on alert amid fears of a communist uprising around election day. The move signaled a high tense political climate and potential confrontation between authorities and opposition factions.
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Italy
Bishop's eatery praised for good food and quick service
A reader mentions Bishop's as a preferred dining spot citing good food and excellent service. The quick line speed helps when the commenter has appointments and needs fast seating.
Dieters Praise Fresh Salads at Bishops Restaurant
A diner says she visits Bishops for diet friendly options noting fresh foods and terrific salads. The comment highlights Bishops as a reliable place for healthy meals.
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Mike Deupree
Gazette City Hall
Bob Blythe
Airport Commission
Blythe
Stan Reinis
Reinis
Housing Agency
Elaine Bailey
Cookin
Amana
U.S
Touchmatic W
Liberal Credit
The
Christie Wallace
Boddicker School OF Music
16Th Ave
Bishops
Lindale Plaza
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