Notable Iowa obituaries list several local residents
The death notices include Bernice Pratt 88 of 202 18th St NE who died after a short illness and was a former Franklin High School teacher. Also listed are David John McCosh 78 formerly of Cedar Rapids, Doris Cody Rossman 73, Joseph H. Weber 52, and Alvina Elvina Conrad with multiple service details, survivors, and memorial funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernice Pratt
18Th St. NE
Winslow House
Waukon
Franklin High School
St. Luke’s Hospital
Waukon Presbyterian Church
Cedar Memorial Chapel
Allen S. VanCleve
Central Park Presbyterian Church
Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery
Cedar Memorial Funeral Home
B Ave
David John McCosh
Eugene
Ore
Cedar Rapids
Anne Kutka
New Mexico
Coe College
Art Institute of Chicago
Stone City Iowa Art Colony
Montana State University
San Jose State University
University of Oregon
Whitney Museum of American Art
Seattle
Portland Art
Metropolitan Museum of Art
New York City
San Francisco Art Museum
Richard
la Jolla
Calif
Oak Hill Cemetery
University of Oregon Foundation
Doris“Cody” Rossman
40Th St
Fifth Avenue
Lynn
Mass
Doris Grob
John Rossman
Dade County
Fla
Temple Judah
Michele Eckert
Barry
Junction City
Turner Chapel East
Rabbi Ourach
Turner Crematory
Temple Judah Trust Fund
Lindsay Lane
Vital records access law prompts public records clash
Iowa face lifting public records rules prompts concern over releasing confidential data. A July 1 effective statute makes clerk of court vital records public with inspection rights, while an emergency health department rule exempts sensitive medical histories race and marriage counts. A public hearing set for August 17 to decide the rule's fate, with critics led by Linn County Heritage Society arguing for broader access to aid historians and genealogists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Health Department
Health Department
Perry
Linn County Heritage Society
Robert Ray
Records policy debate on access to vital records in Linn County
Perry argues that records of grandparents and ancestors may or may not be considered immediate family and seeks guidance from the county attorney. He supports limiting access to records under 65 years old and proposes a history-focused agency handle access, noting cost and confidentiality concerns. The Linn County Heritage Society previously offered search services under the new law with a written application requirement and a $4 search fee that covers one copy if found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry
Heritage Society
Linn County Heritage Society
State Health Department
Budget bill promises radio TV deregulation expansion
The budget bill sent to President Reagan includes major deregulation for radio and TV stations. License terms would rise from three to seven years for radio and from three to five for TV, with FCC authority to experiment with lotteries for new licenses. Public Broadcasting would avoid deeper cuts via compromise authorizations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Reagan
Federal Communications Commission
Corporation For Public Broadcasting
Strike vote looms as union eyes Sunday extension
Gordon warns a strike vote could come Sunday night if no agreement is reached. Earlier 95.3 percent rejected a 42 month 39.3 million wage package aimed at averting a June 22 strike. Senator Gann and 54 others warn air traffic controllers nationwide that a strike would face strong disfavor in Congress and federal penalties. Gordon says jail is possible but would not help secure a contract, yet he would take the risk if it yields a fair deal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon
Jake Gann
Utah
Congress
Cedar Rapids
Justice Department
Troopers Seek Block on Fitness Rule in Iowa
Iowa troopers and other law officers sued in Polk County to halt Aug. 10 enforcement of new fitness guidelines. The suit argues the state failed to provide required training and medical exams before implementing the Cooper book based standards. A hearing for a temporary injunction was set for Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
Carl Ades
State Police Officers Council
Polk County
Ades
Mason City
Adel
Division of Criminal Investigation
Capitol
Kenneth Cooper
Charles Gribble
Officers’ Council
Cooper
Gribble
Two Eastern Iowans Linked to Theft Ring
Ottumwa police report cracking a major theft ring with the arrest of Cheryl Phillips 26 Urbana and John Fichtner 26 Cedar Rapids. About 35000 to 40000 dollars in stolen property recovered. They face second degree theft charges. more arrests expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottumwa (Ap
Ottumwa
Urbana
Cedar Rapids
Cheryl Phillips
Benton County
John Fichtner
Wapello
McElroy
Phillips
Fichtner
Kirksville
Jerry
Mahaska County
Iowa
Missouri
Schuyler County
U S to Replace MX with Airborne Missile System
The Reagan administration considers replacing the land based MX missiles with airborne missiles aboard converted C 5A transports. A senior official notes no decision yet but hints at a mid August announcement of a strategic package including a new manned bomber variant of the B 1 and airborne deployment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Reagan
Weinberger
Carter
White House
Meese
Paul Laxalt
R-Nev
Vital Statistics and Local Incidents Summary
July births reported in multiple locations including Linda and Reuben Gentz in Washington D C a son Lori and Steven Weber in Stanwood a son Vicky and Dennis Pollock in Northwest Portland a daughter Joan and Fred Althoff in Southeast Cedar Rapids a daughter Cynthia and Randall Den Herder in Northwest Des Moines a daughter Bonnie and Gary Baker in Belle Plaine a daughter Denise and Dan Benson in Urbana a daughter Carol and Richard Hoke Jr in Mount Vernon a son Carole and Ralph Schmidt in Southeast Cedar Rapids a daughter At St James Missouri a daughter for Pamela and Douglas Morton July 30. Denver Colorado becky and Bill Bergman a son July 29 William A Bergman in Denver 2552 Country Club Parkway SE At Peoria Illinois Sue and Terry Marks a son July 30 Grandparents listed in multiple locations. Evening incidents include alarm malfunction at 313 Third Ave SE at 7 28 p m Thursday a medical emergency at 2706 Mount Vernon Road SE at 10 09 p m Thursday a semi trailer fire 1380 300 yards north of 42nd Street NE at 10 42 p m Thursday a fuel oil flush at 720 Ellis Blvd NW at 11 04 a m Friday and an electrical cord short at 107 14th St NW at 8 01 p m Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linda
Reuben Gentz
I St
Lori
Steven Weber
Stanwood
Vicky
Dennis Pollock
Yuma Drive
Joan
Fred Althoff
Otis Road
Cynthia
Randall den Herder
Boulder Drive
Bonnie
Gary Baker
Belle Plaine
Denise
Dan Benson
Urbana
Carol
Richard Hoke Jr
Mount Vernon
Carole
Ralph Schmidt
1Lth Ave
St. James
Pamela
Douglas Morton
Donald Morton
Brookland Drive
Denver
Colo
Becky
Bill Bergman
William A. Bergman
Country Club Parkway
Peoria
Ill
Sue
Terry Marks
Richard F. McIntosh
Gordon Ave
Richard Marks
Glenwood
N.M
Cedar Rapids
Third Ave
Mount Vernon Road
42Nd Street
Ellis Blvd
14Th St
Four Cedar Rapids residents charged in rural theft case
Four Cedar Rapids residents Harold Clay Rickey Clay Janene Duffy and Robert Pierce were arrested near North English late Friday on second degree theft and conspiracy charges. The Iowa County Sheriff's Office led the investigation with help from Keokuk County authorities and local police. Pierce and Harold Clay posted bond while Rickey Clay and Duffy were released on their own recognizance. Further details were not available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Harold Clay
Rickey Lee Clay
Janene M. Duffy
Robert Pierce
Iowa County Sheriff's Office
Iowa County Sheriff's Department
Iowa County
Keokuk County
Williamsburg
North English
Rickey Clay
Duffy
Pierce
Harry Clay
Corrections for Friday Gazette Police Reports
The Gazette corrects two errors from Friday regarding police reports. Rhonda J. Hendred, 1136 15th St. SE, was charged with possession of a controlled substance on a warrant and released from Linn County Jail on court order, not bond. A burglary at Ty Miyahara, 422 Seventh Ave. SW, was mislisted as 423 Seventh Ave. SW. The paper invites complaints about accuracy and will publish corrections in this space.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhonda J. Hendred
15Th St. SE
Linn County
Gazette
Ty Miyahara
Seventh Ave
Phone
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Joseph H. Weber
Wilson Ave
Veterans Hospital
Iowa City
Lansing
Pearl Mellick Bakken
St. Patrick’s Catholic Church
St. Ludmila Catholic Church
Teamsters Union
Cryovac Manufacturing Company
Marlene Bakken
Peggy
Sharon
Dennis Bakken
Broomfield
Gordon Spurgeon
Shellsburg
William Stallman
Fairfax
Donald
New Albia
Herman
Paddock Lake
Wis
Charles Rettinger
Masonville
St. Ludmila Church
Clarence Frana
St. John’s Cemetery
American Legion Hanford Post
Teahen Funeral Home
Conrad, Alvina
Elvina
Turner Chapel West
Richard L. Thompson
Richard Mayer
Trinity Lutheran Church
Linwood Cemetery
Dyersville
Harold F
Harry” Trenkamp
Holy Trinity Catholic Church
Luxemburg
Kramer’s
Florence O'Hair
George L. Gay's
Casey J. Welch
St. Peter’s Catholic Church
Cosgrove
St. Peter's
Kalona
Ella Fisher Guengerich
Wellman
Powell’s
Wellman Mennonite
Sigourney
Anton John Hahn
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Reynolds’ Funeral
Orrie Gilson
St. John Lutheran Church
Visitation
Hanson's
Linn Records
FCC
Marion
Police
Diai 911
Mark Mittelstadt
Associated Press
Hugh McElroy
U.S
The
Washington Post
Edwin Meese III
Air Force
United States
Caspar Weinberger
St. Luke’s
C.R
the Gazette
John E. Lapes
Third Avenue S.E
East 395
Center Pt. Rd
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