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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1982
Page
8
Amy Bauer of Stockton Iowa and Kelli Spengler of New Liberty Iowa age five take a playful spin on a ride during the Bennett Fall Festival held Saturday.
The Cedar Rapids Community Schools board will study a broad community education concept over the coming year. Superintendent Maire outlined a plan to involve neighborhoods and agencies, coordinate services, and possibly use a recreation levy to fund new centers while maintaining current programs.
Donald and Beverly Moriarty face a permit denial as Cedar Rapids officials say the proposed structure cannot be placed on a permanent foundation on the one acre Union Drive site. Building officials say the unit lacks a state modular stamp and does not meet single family code. The Moriartys will provide plans for review as city officials decide whether to approve any permit.
Four Linn County women were named Outstanding Women of the Year during a Women's Equality Day celebration at Coe College. Honorees include Joann Kreiman, Judy Perkins, Bonnie A. Pisarik, and Phyllis Weston. The event was powered by multiple women’s and civic groups.
The Iowa Department of Transportation selects seven sites for annual public meetings on transportation needs. The Muscatine meeting will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Muscatine Holiday Inn and the Oelwein meeting at 7 p.m. Sept. 8 at Oelwein Junior High School.
About 14 000 ears of corn were eaten at the annual St. Jude's Sweet Corn Festival in Cedar Rapids over the weekend. Rainy Sunday cut attendance and receipts may be down slightly, though Rev. Eugene Kutsch noted weather and economy as factors. Proceeds support parish functions including St. Jude's School.
Bob Rodriguez announced his Papa Juan's at 409 Second Ave SE would close by Sunday due to personal financial and tax problems. After strong customer response, he reopened Monday and will stay open as long as possible while considering IRS action and asset seizure.
Winston C. Halstead and Gary E. Clouse, both inmates in Linn County Jail, face 44 counts each of harassment for obscene calls to Louise Hudson. Halstead, held on a 25 000 bond for a second degree sexual abuse case plus 150 bond for prior harassment, allegedly threatened sexual abuse during calls from Cellblock No 9. Clouse, held on 10 000 bond for burglary and probation revocation from a shoplifting case, is linked to the harassment scheme. The article notes a history of jail phone use since 1980 and a 1981 collect-call system overturned by a 1980s court order and a 1980s judge to resume free calls.
Cedar Rapids city officials review multiple petitions urging the 42nd Street NE on off ramps to I-380 as the next road segment to Carpenter Road in Hiawatha nears completion this fall. The 282 signers mainly live near the interchange with residents of 42nd Street NE not represented among signers.
A John Deere backhoe valued at 40000 dollars was reported missing from Power Equipment Inc 2900 Sixth St SW. Police say it was taken from the lot sometime between 5 PM Friday and 2 PM Sunday.
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