Central City clerk quits after salary row for Marion job
Sharon Mettler resigned as Central City clerk after months of salary controversy and will start Aug. 29 as a Marion financial clerk. The council had approved a $17,400 annual rate, amid mayor L C Howe’s objections, while Public Works Director Galen Mehmen faced a separate dispute. Mettler cites “revenge” in city politics and says she seeks a new challenge with a six month probation that could raise her pay.
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Dick Hogan
Ot Ssate County
Central City
Sharon Mettler
City of
Marion
Mettler
Gary Robinson
L.C. Howe
Council
Howe
Galen Mehmen
Central City Public Works
Mehmen
Cary Bolton
Bolton
Linn County to survey 65000 households on workforce
A Linn County survey of 65 000 households will begin August 15 to profile the local labor force. Residents 16 and older will receive three forms by mail and banks will provide extras if needed. Employers will be interviewed. results will be tabulated by Job Service of Iowa with Economic Development Office funding.
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Dick Hogan
Linn County
Mike Blouin
Area Chamber
Job Service of
Iowa
Russ Coleman
Blouin
Riles testifies in defense amid flashing lights claim
Felton Riles charged with two violent assaults testified he experienced flashing lights for years that accompanied accidents he cannot remember. Psychologist Gersh said brain damage and antisocial tendencies were possible, suggesting a 10 percent chance he did not intend the attacks. Trial paused with venue change. resumes next morning.
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Felton Riles
Fort Madison
Linn District Court
Riles
Cedar Rapids
Iowa City
Frank
Gersh
Hiroshima Nagasaki Remembrance Program at First Christian Church
At 4 p.m. Sunday a remembrance program at First Christian Church features Coe College foreign students and Wilson Middle School Young Cultural Explorers. Participants include Toshiyaka Azeo Norimichi Yada Takuma Matsuyama Masayasu Takashashi and Harry Chan with moderator David Nordmann. The event is free with refreshments after, sponsored by the Cedar Rapids Area Peace with Justice Network.
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Hiroshima- Nagasaki
Coe College
Wilson Middle School
First Christian Church
Third Ave. SE
Japan
Toshiyaka Azeo
Osaka
Norimichi Yada
Takuma Matsuyama
Tokyo
Masayasu Takashashi
Hiroshima
Harry Chan
Hong Kong
David Nordmann
Coe
Cedar Rapids Area
Peace With Justice Network
City Meetings Set From Cedar Rapids to Coggon
The schedule lists public meetings across Cedar Rapids Linn County and neighboring towns. Initiatives include city council informal sessions planning commission and zoning hearings, plus sheriff department civil service discussions.
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Cedar Rapids
County Sheriff's Department
Minerals Colors of the Earth Exhibit Opens at UI Museum
The University of Iowa Museum of Natural History opens a 58 piece display titled Minerals Colors of the Earth from the teaching collection in Geology. Curator George Schrimper notes it follows a series of temporary exhibits. The museum houses about one million specimens and plans three to four such exhibits yearly at Macbride Hall. About 63 000 people visit annually.
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Iowa City
University of Iowa Museum of Natural History
U of I Department of Geology
George Schrimper
Museum of Natural History
Macbride Hall
Iowa Hall
Bird Hall
Cedar Rapids Pointing Toward Strong Meetings and Conventions
A voice urges local leadership to steer organizations toward successful meetings and conventions in Cedar Rapids, highlighting the city as a premier venue for gatherings. The message encourages individuals to step forward as active organizers for communal benefit.
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Cedar Rapids
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