West named Hiawatha mayor replacing resigned Theis
The Hiawatha City Council unanimously appointed Steve West 43 to the mayor's post after Theis resigned to take a full time job. West will give up his council vote and serve until at least the next general election with potential public approval needed for a special mayoral election by May 4. The council also approved the comprehensive zoning plan and reappointed city engineer Mike Ament through 1983. West, an insurance agent, envisions growth projects including a senior center and a YMCA, and aims to balance fiscal conservatism with humanitarian aims.
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Christie Wallace
Hiawatha City Council
Steve West
13Th Ave
Hiawatha
Hiawatha Council
West
Tom Theis
Theis
Mike Ament
Cedar Rapids
YMCA
Planning and Zoning Commission
Janet
Cynthia
Steve Je
Vee
Gas utility sues Cedar Rapids woman for tampering and unpaid gas
Iowa-Illinois Gas and Electric Co. accuses Beverly Slaman of tampering with a Cedar Rapids gas meter at 1906 Fifth Ave SE and using about 12 979 units since March 1978 while meter showed only 3 945. suit in Linn District Court seeks payment of 3 506 66 for gas used and demands restitution.
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Iowa-Illinois Gas and Electric Co
Cedar Rapids
Linn District Court
Beverly Slaman
Fifth Ave. SE
Ambulance calls ahead of projections but profits lag
The Area Ambulance Advisory Board reported 3924 calls in March versus 3865 projected and year to date profit of 11471 versus 19145 expected through March. Higher depreciation allocations and rising costs for paramedic supplies and personnel are key factors.
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Area Ambulance Advisory Board
MVA adds two Cedar Rapids to Chicago flights weekly
Mississippi Valley Airlines will operate two non stop Cedar Rapids to O Hare flights on weekdays and will switch five of seven Cedar Rapids Chicago runs to Shorts SD3 60 aircraft. Shorts planes from Belfast claim 36 seats and higher speed for short hauls. Shorts is the oldest airframe maker dating to 1909 and partnered with the Wright brothers.
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Mississippi Valley Airlines
Cedar Rapids
O'Hare Field
Chicago
MVA
Cedar Rapids-Chicago
Shorts
Belfast
Northern Ireland
Wright Brothers
Noelridge Park Greenhouses Open House May 8
Noelridge Park Greenhouses will host an open house on Sunday May 8 Mother's Day from 10 am to 5 pm. Elmer Delaney parks director says 900 varieties of annuals and perennials will be on display with more than 34000 plants planned for city parks and the annual test garden. An arrangement of cacti succulents and many flowering plants will also be featured at 4000 Council Street NE.
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Noelridge Park
Elmer Delaney
Council Street
Delaney
Custodial Seminar At Kirkwood Plans Fire Safety Demo
A custodial seminar at Kirkwood Community College features industry and public agency speakers including Lt. Terry Martinson of Cedar Rapids Fire Department. Sessions run 8 a.m. to 3 30 p.m. in Linn Hall Room 216 with a $15 tuition. Pre register by phone at 398 5412 or toll free 1 800 332 8833.
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Kirkwood Community College
Terry Martinson
Cedar Rapids
Rascal the bobcat joins Bever Park Zoo audience
The Bever Park Zoo in Cedar Rapids welcomed Rascal a 14 year old male bobcat weighing 25 pounds and purchased for 225 dollars from a breeder near Jane Missouri. City parks director David Kramer said Rascal replaces a bobcat that died last December from a liver ailment and pneumonia. Kramer flew to Missouri to fetch the cat and Rascal will be confined briefly for vet checks and acclimation before the zoo opens April 30.
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Rascal
Bever Park Zoo
Cedar Rapids
Rachael
Jane
David Kramer
Kramer
Missouri
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West New Hiawatha
Gene Lewis
11Th Ave. SE
Linn County
Kevin L. Stevens
Kesler Road
16Th Avenue
Michael S. Hazewinkel
Second St
Sixth Street
21St Avenue
Barry C. Dahl
12Th Ave
E Avenue
27Th Street
Richard L. Lint
14Th St
Noelridge
William Hazlitt
Henry Witwer
Perident
Witwer Insurance
IE Tower
Westdale Mall
Smulekoffs
1St St
3Rd Ave
Kitchen
Ucer
Ting
1St Street
3Rd Avenue
Hones
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