Family sues over Cedar Rapids sewer plant death
The Murphy family files a Linn County case against former supervisor John Haase at the Water Pollution Control plant. Donald Murphy died May 16 from hydrogen sulfide exposure while inspecting a sludge tank. The suit seeks punitive and compensatory damages with a jury trial.
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Linn County
John Haase
Murphy
Jeff Tronvold
White & Johnson
Joann K. Snyder
Ely
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Haase
Lyle Hanson
Iowa Division of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Bureau
OSHA
Weinberg juggling Conan show and E Street ties
Iowa City notes Max Weinberg draws crowds with college lectures on his Late Night career and E Street Band past. He recalls balancing NBCs Late Night with Springsteen reunions and aims to avoid pitfalls while hoping for more Bruce music opportunities.
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Weinberg
E Street
University of Iowa Memorial Union
E Street Band
Max Wein
Springsteen
Seton Hall University
O’brien
Cedar Rapids Airport to add 150 parking spots
The Cedar Rapids Airport Commission approved adding 150 more parking spaces on Wright Brothers Boulevard SW to ease peak travel congestion as the roadway opens in October. Airport Director Larry Mullendore cited an Ament Inc study and noted readiness by next spring. The panel also ordered market research on parking fees and a rate study from Ampco.
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Larry Mullendore
Ament Inc
Cedar Rapids
Henry Russell Bruce
Ampco
Democratic candidate Brigham to visit district 52 scene
Campaign Almanac notes Jeremy Brigham will visit the neighborhood between Boyson Road and 74th Avenue, Wednesday from 4 to 6 p.m. Steve Hershner at 6920 Winthrop Road NE will assist. Submissions may be mailed, faxed, or emailed to The Gazette in Cedar Rapids.
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Boyson Road
74Th Avenue
Steve Hershner
Winthrop Road
Gazette
P.O
Cedar Rapids
Priest Linked in Marion Police Talk on Clergy Member
Marion police plan to interview a clergy member after an Internet posting by Better A Millstone alleging misconduct. Lt. Steve Glenn said Fitzgerald, placed on leave and entering treatment, may be questioned if he returns to town, while no crime is yet alleged.
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Seth
Jones
Steve Glenn
St. Louis
Glenn
Millstone
Union critic targets hospital over record-keeping and hazards
AFSCME Local 12 vice president Jeff Strottman says UI still hasn’t fixed record-keeping problems. The union, representing 2,000 hospital workers, filed a Sept 1998 complaint to OSHA and cites ongoing safety hazards. OSHA investigates a July union complaint alleging unresolved safety issues across multiple departments beyond dietary services.
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Jeff Strottman
Afscme
Occupational Safety and Health Bureau
IOSH
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