Community calendar and theater listing for Aug 17 1994
Local events include school board, city council and council meetings at multiple venues in Central City Marion Hiawatha Center Point Urbana and Old Creamery Theatre. The Cowchip Jamboree runs 6 30 p m at Old Creamery Theatre in Garrison with prices 23 50 and 15 50 for under 16. Farmers markets listed include Cedar Rapids Marion Iowa City and Downtown Cedar Rapids with varied times and locations. Lottery figures show $100000 cash game and 6 of 54 jackpot at $2 million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central City Community School Board
Media Center
Marion Creative Events Council
Parks Department
Hiawatha City Council
Center Point-Urbana Community School Board
UCP
Cowchip
Old Creamery Theatre
Garrison
Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids Museum of
Marion
East End
Iowa City
Daughters and Sons Born to Local Families
Vital statistics list multiple Aug births in Linn County area with families named and addresses, including Carla Chartier, Gail Miller, twin daughters for Paula Butz and Carrie Scholle, plus several other newborns and parents. Also notes Edwin M. Eubanks, 33, arrested for drunken driving in Axis Alabama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Luke's
Danielle
Samuel Torrez
Bever Ave. SE
Tammy
Mike Vogel
Williamsburg
Gail
Kary Miller
Fairlane Dr
Carrie Scholle
Wilson Ave. SW
Paula
Brian Butz
19Th St. NW
Sandra
Ronnie Wolfe
Keith Dr
Lisa
Gary Dundee Jr
Ave. NW
Christine
Douglas Hoeger
Westover Rd
Stacey
William Shields
23Rd St
Mary
David Breja
Keystone
Michele
Jeff Lichty
Kelburn Lane
Robin
Brian Bennett
Stoney Creek Rd
Edwin M. Eubanks
Axis
Ala
Fifth Avenue
Alternate truck route proposed by bottling company
Cedar Rapids officials debated designating Wilson Avenue SW as a truck route after Mid-Continent Bottlers requested an alternate path to Interstate 380. City engineers warned the two lane street cannot handle more traffic and a school crossing exists. no action was taken, with a report due on options and a possible public hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Fruehling
Elgin
Sixth Street
33Rd Avenue
Wilson Avenue
Meyer
Larry Serbousek
Pledge Denies Racism As Trial Centered On Jealousy Claim
The defense contends no racial remarks were made by Pledge in a Cedar Rapids bar incident. Witnesses described a tense scene after Pledge hit Denny Verry with a thrown glass and accused Verry of jealousy over a dance partner. Prosecutors pressed a hate crime motive, while defense argued inconsistent testimony nullifies the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verry
Pledge
Tim Ross-Boon
Sauains Waller
Ross-Boon
Verry) Was Probably Jealous Because I Was Dancing With His Woman.’ “Mr. Pledge
Laurie Craig
Danc
Vanessa Stolba
Cedar Rapids
Denny Very
Stolba
Michelle Bounds
Bounds- Verry
Bounds-Verry
Bounds
Craig
Cedar Rapids plans night parking help for downtown workers
City Council to review a proposal allowing late shift workers to park at the Fourth Avenue Parkade at a reduced rate. LinkUSA's Cindy Gunther cited seven affected employees and growing overnight operations. Traffic Engineer Mel Meyer noted concerns about lifting the ban on downtown streets from 2 to 6:30 a.m. The plan could set a $20 monthly rate-shift fee for night parking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Fruehling
Cedar Rapids
Cindy Gunther
Linkusa
Second St
Gunther
Fourth Avenue
Acord and Schultz Named Woman of the Year Laureates
The Rev Marsha Acord of Cedar Rapids and Julie Schultz of Marion will receive Woman of the Year awards at Linn County Women’s Equality Day on August 26 at Five Seasons Hotel. Betty Talkington will speak and Amy Johnson will present. Tickets cost 5 dollars and are available at St Pius X Church or Planned Parenthood.
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Acord
Schultz
The
Marsha Acord
Mount Vernon
Julie Schultz
Marion
Linn County
Five Seasons
Amy Johnson
Kgan-Tv
Iowa
Betty Talkington
Faith United Methodist Church
Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids Clinic
Pastors For Peace Caravan
Cuba
Young Parents Network
Metro High School
Mount Mercy Col
Mount Mercy College
St. Pius X
Council St. NE
Planned Parenthood
Second Ave. SE
Sprint Cellular
Mercy Medical Center
American Association of University Women
Amnesty International
Cedar Rapids Business and Professional Women's Network
Cedar Rapids Area
Peace With Justice Network
Junior League, Labor Women
League of Women Voters of
Cedar Rapids/Marion
Linn County Women Attorneys
N.O.W
Professional Women's Network
United Nations Association- USA
Benton County considers urban renewal area near Urbana
The Benton County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on August 23 at 10 a.m. to establish an urban renewal area of about 320 acres northeast of Urbana at the Interstate 380 Highway 150 interchange. Planned projects include a community welcome center and the Frontier Cooperative coffee roasting plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gazette
Iowa News Service
Vinton
Benton County Board of Supervisors
Urbana
Frontier Cooperative
Ordinance Advances on Animal Welfare Despite Skepticism
The committee approved a 4-2 vote on an advisory animal ordinance as supervisors weigh enforcement, permit fees, and a potential future ban. Critics argue the report was not publicly accessible in a timely way while supporters insist the move boosts public safety and humane treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huber
Jean Oxley
Severn
Denise Leubka
Springville
Leubka
Flo Robertson
Toddville
Jim Houser
Robertson
Iowa
Linn County Prepares Dangerous Animal Ordinance Similar to Polk
Linn County moves toward a dangerous animal ordinance after three readings by the Board of Supervisors. The proposal mirrors Polk County’s 1985 rules, allowing certain permit holders to keep prohibited animals and providing seizure appeals and penalties for noncompliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linn
Polk County
Lynn M. Tefft
Linn County
Board of Supervisors
Iowa
Polk
Bobby Baker
Polk County Department of Public Works
Iowa Supreme Court
Cedar Rapids
Dubuque
Waterloo
Sioux City
Des Moines
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Cityline
Branstad-Campbell
TELUS
Randall Foods Store
Edgewood Rd
Illinois Lottery
Charlene
Steven White
27Th St. NE
Carla
Dave Chartier
Shellsburg
METRO
Jeff Elgin
27Th Ave
Mel Meyer
Cedar Hills
Shoto
Lisa Powe
Rline Stigers
Rachel Lowery
Cherry Hill Park
C.R
Marsha
Aco Aea
Benton Board
Rita Huber
District Court
Supreme Court
Health Department
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