Innocent Verdict in Cedar Rapids Assualt Case
After about five hours of jury deliberation Edward L. Williams, 25, was found innocent of assault with intent to inflict great bodily injury involving Cedar Rapids Police Officer James Noonan outside the L and H Lounge on May 20. Defense questioned key witness credibility and noted discrepancies in officer descriptions of height and weight. Williams testified he never left the lounge during the altercation. He and six other Cedar Rapids men were named in the incident.
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Edward L. Williams
Cedar Rapids
James Noonan
Twelfth Avenue SE
L and H
Michael Westle
Les Casteel
Casteel
Noonan
Williams
Roy Williams
Charles Hodges
Daniel Morgan
Shawn Franklin
Rufus
Rioting charges delayed as Iowa seven seek Supreme Court ruling
Seven defendants including Lea and John Pledge face rioting and assault charges amid a challenge to the new criminal code. Justice Warren Rees granted a temporary stay delaying Monday’s aggravated misdemeanor trial, with defense briefs due in 10 days and a state reply in 10 days. If the defense succeeds, a full Supreme Court hearing will follow.
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Lea
John Pledge
Edward Williams
Franklin
Morgan
State Supreme Court
Warren Rees
Anamosa
Rees
Linn County
Clay le Grand
Firefighters Train With Outdated Protein Foam at Noelridge Park
Firefighters practiced Tuesday morning using protein foam at the Noelridge Park parking lot after officials said the foam had surpassed its shelf life. The biodegradable substance is used for flammable liquid fires and two more exercises are planned for crews not accustomed to handling it.
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Noelridge Park
Pact approved for 13 College District workers
The College Community School Board approved a 1978-79 collective bargaining agreement retroactive to July 1 for 13 employees in the confidential and middle management groups. Annual salaries rise to 9 150 to 16 100 with 15 000 life insurance, new dues subsidies, extra vacation day, and provided uniforms for select staff.
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College Community School Board
Education Association
Cyclist Hurt In city intersection Crash
Mark W. Broxey, 23, of 2926 C Ave NE, was injured when his motorcycle collided with a pickup driven by Deborah A. Osborn, 19, at Second Ave and Third St SE. Broxey was treated and released from Mercy Hospital. Osborn faces charges for improper left turn and invalid Iowa license.
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Mark W. Broxey
C Ave
Second Avenue
Third Street
Deborah A. Osborn
Route 1
Toddville
Broxey
Mercy Hospital
Osborn
Iawa
Bus delays possible for College District students
The College Community School Board heard that bus delays could occur this year due to a driver shortage. Superintendent Bach cited few substitutes for afternoon routes, while Transportation Director Leonard said morning routes are covered. Enrollment is projected at 2,766 students, with per pupil transportation costs rising to 118.55 dollars. A special 1978-79 goals session is set for next Tuesday with about 100 action-targeted statements to review.
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College Community School Board
William Bach
Clifford Leonard
Bach
Leonard
Merged drug alcohol agency board forms interim leaders
DJ Smith and Chuck Swehla elected interim co chairs of the merged Citizens Committee on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse and Reality 10. The six member board plans an Oct. 1 merger, advertises for an executive director with resumes due Sept. 11, limits board size to 15, and will add three members from each agency at the next meeting to broaden representation. A Monday session at the United Way building outlined committees and research into accreditation and downtown offices.
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DJ Smith
Chuck Swehla
Citizens Committee On
United Way
Third Ave
Tor
Fred Uphoff
Floyd Reid
CCA
Joint Committee On Accreditation of
Smith and Swehla
Dick Badwell
Harold Naig
Larry Nelson
Bill Hood
Nancy Woods
Iowa Department of Substance Abuse
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Cet, Boris
Full Supreme Court
Pledge
Hodges
Michael Klappholz
Archie J. Bottoms
Wilbur G. Falconer
Lyle Crouse
Mary D. Chmelicek
John P. Callahan
Jacquelen A. Reich
Carol M. Hornung
Donald R. McDowell
Theodore H. Smith
Rosemary Dray
Alburnett
Janet Kay Merta
Fairfax
Lucille E. Opfer
Pamela Sue Beebe
Gazette
Tom Alex
Merged Drug, Alcohol Agency Board
Reality 10
Joel Hoffman
Direc
Killians
Iowa City
Iowa
Wates
Sterling
Center Paint Road
Cedar Rapids, Lowa
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