Final Census figures show Iowa population up 3.1 percent
The 1980 official Iowa population stands at 2,913,387 up 3.1 percent from 1970. Cedar Rapids posts 110,243 while Des Moines 191,003 and other cities show modest changes. Housing units total 1,131,103 up 17.3 percent. Congressional districts vary with district 1 up 7.3 percent and district 4 up 4.3. Further reports planned later this year.
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Good Neighbor Day cleanup aims to aid Marion residents
Handicapped and elderly Marion residents must contact City Hall by April 28 to join the volunteer list for Good Neighbor Day. The fourth annual cleanup on May 3 from 1 to 5 p.m. will have volunteers perform odd jobs for those unable to hire help or do work themselves. Call 377 1581 for help or to volunteer.
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Marion Lions Club to view travel slides Tuesday
Marion Host Lions Club will meet at 6 15 p m Tuesday at the Suburban Restaurant to view European travel slides. The meeting was announced in the Marion brief.
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Police update emergency phone listing
Marion Police Department updates its emergency tele phone directory asking local businesses to supply current emergency contact information. Provide business names addresses numbers and two after hours representatives. contact by mail or telephone 377 7889. Cedar Rapids Senior Citizen and Handicapped Bus Service dial 363 8244.
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Baggy Clothes Parade at TOPS Iowa Recognition Days
More than 3,000 TOPS members from Iowa gather at the Five Seasons Center for Iowa State Recognition Days.Events include a Baggy Clothes Parade and a Wedding Dress Parade on Friday night, followed by the crowning of the 1980 Iowa state king and queen on Saturday, who will advance to the international contest in Oklahoma City. Iowa members lost a combined 42.2 tons that year.
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Shuffle of drivers ends with two arrests in Cedar Rapids
Two people in a single car were charged with drunken driving Friday afternoon in Cedar Rapids. Gary L. Olson and Phyllis E. Olson, both of 293 14th Ave. SW, were arrested three blocks apart on C Street SW around 5 45 p.m. Gary Olson, a passenger when Phyllis Olson was stopped, drove away and was later stopped at C Street and 15th Avenue SW. Both were jailed. Phyllis was released that night, Gary remained in Linn County Jail.
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AT&T plans 16 percent rate hike on long distance calls
The American Telephone and Telegraph Company files a new interstate rate schedule with the FCC. Most inter state services rise 16 percent following a 12.75 percent allowed return. AT&T seeks permission to start five days after the FCC decision citing inflation and higher costs.
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