Denver Boot Sparks Debate at Cedar Rapids High Schools
Cedar Rapids schools experiment with the Denver Boot to enforce parking rules at Jefferson and Kennedy high schools. Principal sources note usage targets high fines and nonpayment, with concerns raised by Safety Commissioner John Oberthien and Police Chief George Matias about liability. Officers and administrators describe limited use and focus on improving student property protection while stressing voluntary compliance.
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John Oberthien
Cedar Rapids
Denver
George Matias
Jefferson High School Asst
William Jacobson
James Schneekloth
Kennedy High
Goldfish Eating Champ Downs 85
Larry Hollibaugh of Star Idaho ate 85 live goldfish in Boise's second annual contest amid a health warning from the central health district. About 100 people queued for the event as four names were drawn. the winner finished after 85 fish, though juries noted health concerns and risk.
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Boise, Idaho
Larry Hollibaugh
Star
Idaho
Central Health District
Hollibaugh
Boise
Leroy Headly
Tropical Fish World
Alphabet's longevity contrasts with school parking boot debate
The piece notes the alphabet's long history while reporting on Cedar Rapids area schools briefly discussing or rejecting the Denver Boot for student parking. School officials describe limited enforcement, notes home, tow policies, and an attendant led system at various high schools.
15 Mile Skate Charity Event At Skate Country
A Skate A Thon and a 75 mile enduro test are set for Skate Country from 7 p.m. Thursday to 7 a.m. Friday. Proceeds aid the Muscular Dys trophy Association of America. Entrants solicit sponsors per mile, with prizes for most sponsors and funds raised. Certificates awarded to those finishing the 75 mile test.
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Skate Country
Safety Event Set Oct 6 By Cedar Rapids Chamber
Cedar Rapids Marion Area Chamber plans its third annual public safety event with exhibits from police fire sheriff Red Cross civil air patrol highway patrol and other local groups. Planning session August 28 at 12:30 p.m. at 127 Third Street NE to discuss displays and space. Event slated for Saturday October 6 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the downtown area with location to be announced.
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Cedar Rapids-Marion Area
Chamber of Commerce
Third Street
Police, Fire and
Sheriff's Departments
The
Red Cross
Civil Air Patrol
Highway Patrol
Tiger sharks reach 18 feet in Red Sea with voracious appetite
In the Red Sea tiger sharks grow up to 18 feet long and chase a wide diet. Reports list sea birds, garbage, tin cans, coal lumps, and even a 30 foot roll of yard wide roofing paper as prey.
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Red Sea
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Denver Boot
Jacobson
Jefferson
Champ Downs
Jack Forsythe
Payette
Chicago
Encyclopaedia Britannica
Neekloth
Barry Stevens
Washington High
Michael Lechky
Washington Security
Lechky
Alvin Malmer
Glenn Jensen
Linn-Mar
Cliff Leonard
Prairie High
Dwayne Cramer
LaSalle
Richard Breitbach
Regis
Prairie Policy
Becker’s People’s Furniture
Fiat
1St Ave
Peoples
Furniture Peoples
Becker’s
Samsonite
Armstrong Luggage
Thom McAn
Jean
Slack
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