Board seeks damages over alleged illegal tree cutting
The Linn County Conservation Board filed in Linn County District Court for 45000 in damages from Bruce Weldon Jr Glenn Belden and William Kindred for allegedly cutting 84000 board feet of maple cottonwood ash hackberry birch elm and walnut at the Lewis Wildlife Refuge and Timber Reserve in July and August. The suit cites willful injury to timber and also seeks treble damages per Iowa law to total 45000.
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Linn County Conservation Board
Linn District Court
Lewis Wildlife Refuge
Bruce Weldon Jr
Glenn Belden
Iowa County
William Kindred
Linn County
The
Conservation Board
Weldon and
Belden
Kindred
Weldon
Iowa County weighs bids on heating and carpet work
The Iowa County Supervisors opened bids for heating at the Conroy Developmental Center and carpet and electrical work for the Courthouse offices. Bids came from Dehl Plumbing and Heating, Conroy for 5209, Montgomery Plumbing and Heating, Victor for 3980. carpet bids from Best Furniture North English 4011.49, Ratzel's Furniture Marengo 3150, Carpetland Cedar Rapids 3195.24. electrical bids from Mayberry Electric Williamsburg 2641, Hansen Electric Marengo 2116.58. The board will review duct support plans and ceiling details before awarding contracts.
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Marengo
Iowa County Supervisors
Conroy Developmental Center
Dehl Plumbing
Conroy
Montgomery Plumbing
Victor
Conroy Center
Montgomery
Best Furniture
North English
Ratzel
Carpetland
Cedar Rapids
Best's
Dean Best
Mayberry Electric
Williamsburg
Hansen Electric
Substitute teacher shortage reported in seven-county area
The Grant Wood Area Education Agency reports a shortage of substitute teachers, especially at the secondary level, across 39 area districts. Many substitutes prefer districts near home due to energy limits, and there is no pre set substitute pool. Contact Ms. Marjorie Reed for certification help and substitute listings.
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Grant Wood Area Education Agency
Marjorie Reed
GWAEA
Area 10
Appeals Court upholds Cedar Rapids heroin conviction
The Iowa Court of Appeals affirmed Ray Nile Cooper 25 and upheld a Linn County District Court ten year sentence for delivering heroin for profit. Cooper had pleaded guilty in 1977 and received deferred sentencing for treatment. after failing to complete treatment the 10 year term was imposed.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa Court of Appeals
Linn District Court
Ray Nile Cooper
Cooper
Iowa Supreme Court
Supreme Court
Court of Appeals
Linn
Kirkwood Community College Extends Evening Admissions Help
Kirkwood Community College opens evening hours through Aug 21 in Linn Hall to assist full term enrollment inquiries. An adviser will be available 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday by visit or phone at 398-551. Ronald Napier says the service may continue if demand grows. Friday hours end at 4 30.
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Kirkwood Community College
Kirkwood
Linn Hall
Ron Napier
Iowa Hall
Iowa State University
Edith Elder
Bill Eddings
P.O
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Anniversary of Hoover Birth Marked in Iowa Ceremony
Maj. Gen. Roger Gilbert adjutant general of Iowa placed a wreath on Herbert Hoover’s tomb on behalf of President Carter during a Friday ceremony marking the 105th anniversary of Hoover’s birth. About 500 people attended in West Branch with Dr. George H. Nash giving the address. Hoover’s grandson Andrew Hoover of Pittsburgh also attended.
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Roger Gilbert
Iowa
Herbert Hoover
Carter
Hoover
West Branch
George H. Nash
Nash
Andrew Hoover
Pittsburgh
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Dave Rasdal
Christie Wallace
Benton
Cedar
Jones
Johnson
Washington
Reed
Iowa City
C.R
Hawkeye Branch
Fleet Reserve Association
Ira H. Rehmel
Northwood Drive
Rehmel
Navy
Fleet Reserve
James W. Bell Co., Inc
Springfield
Swanson
C. Alden
Aldy” Swanson
E Ave
KCRG
Michael J. Bronson
Bronson
Rapids
Chevrolet
Caprice & Impala
First Avenue S.E
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