Community events and schedules for Linn County and Cedar Rapids area
A compilation lists meetings from Linn County committees and public library boards, plus holiday events at CSPS Amana and Brucemore. It includes Inauguration of Coe College president James Phifer, theatre productions, musical performances, and local recycling drive details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linn County
Witwer
Third St
Cedar Rapids Public Library Board
Marion City Council
North Linn Community School Board
Coe College
James Phifer
Sinclair Auditorium
Gage Memorial Union
Sinclair
Johnson School ‘School of the Arts
First Congregational Church
Cedar Rapids Symphony Orchestra
Old Creamery Theatre Company
Price Creek Stage
Amana Colonies
Cedar Rapids
TCR
Lenz
University Theatres
University of Iowa
Lotteries Results and Jackpot Update Nightly Draws
No one won the Daily Millions or Super Cash draws last night. The Powerball 29 jackpot rises to 16.5 million as upcoming Saturday drawing approaches. Lottery numbers listed include Pick 3 7 4 1 and 4 1 7 4, Pick 4 3 9 1 4 and 3 1 2 1, and Lotto 18 22 26 28 37 53 with a 24 million 6 of 54 Jackpot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Vital Statistics Births and figures compiled by MidAmerican Energy
Daily notices list birth announcements for December covering Marion Solon Alburnett Fairfax Lisbon and other locations with names and addresses. The page also includes a note on degree days and heating energy usage for July to December 1996 with totals and annual comparisons. The MidAmerican Energy Co compilation credits and editor's note explain degree day calculations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MidAmerican Energy Co
Linn County opens one stop Development Application Center
Linn County introduces the Development Application Center a six month trial offering a single location to obtain septic well driveway right of way zoning and building permits. Heather Dee coordinates the service with two staffers expecting three to four housing applications weekly and potential expansion beyond homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linn County
Beth Chacey
DAC
First St
Heather Dee
Novak
Dee
Fairfax City
Eight of nine Cedar Rapids workers detained as illegals
Eight of nine people rounded up Tuesday in Cedar Rapids on suspicion of being illegal aliens will return to Mexico. One detainee was released with papers in order. Five will be deported by INS, three will travel on their own, and authorities questioned Hacienda Las Glorias owners about hiring practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
INS
Sergio Agundis
Rigobarto Garcia
Armando Morelo
Hector Aceves
Gilbarto Valenzuela
Hacienda Las Glorias
First Ave
U.S
Jesus [Bara
Beatriz Varela
Man pleads to lesser charge in voter fraud case
Keith F. Huebner 29 of 124 Simpson St. SW pleaded guilty to an aggravated misdemeanor tampering with records after facing a felony count in a Cedar Rapids area voter registration fraud case. Sentencing pending. maximum two years and $5000 fine. He may return to Wisconsin where separate charges await. Huebner originally registered as Roger Duane Lueschen in 1994 in Cedar Rapids and changed address in 1996.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Hogan
Keith F. Huebner
Simpson St. SW
Harold Denton
Linn County
Huebner
Kenosha
Wis
Cedar Rapids
Wisconsin
Don Zeller
Linn County Auditor's Office
Roger Duane Lueschen
Johnson Ave
Library fund drive far exceeds goal with $20,000 raise
Decorah residents donated beverage cans and bottles to a two week drive for the Public Library. Director Wanda Gardner said the campaign netted more than $20,000 and will fund furnishings for a 2,000 square foot area and complete an adult reading room as part of a 1.6 million library addition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Q. Lynch
Uazette
Decorah
Public Library
Wanda Gardner
Gardner
Davenport Man Seeks Postconviction Relief in Sex Abuse Case
Christopher W. Farnum, 24, of Davenport, appeals a 1995 conviction for third degree sexual abuse, alleging trial witness statements after objections violated his rights. He seeks post conviction relief, remains jailed at Mount Pleasant, and had been accused of entering a Iowa City bedroom and assaulting a woman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ty District Court
Farnum
Iowa Supreme Court
Mount Pleasant
S. Gilbert St
Iowa City
Oxley to retire after 24 years as Linn County supervisor
Jean Oxley, born 1925 in Center Point, retires in December after two dozen years as Linn County supervisor. Her career included leading the Democratic Party in Linn County and chairing the state supervisors association, with January succession by Lu Barron. Public retirement events are planned at the Czech Slovak Museum & Library and county employee party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxley
Center Point
Jean Liabo
Iowa
The
YWCA
Myron Oxley
Linn County
Democratic Party
State Supervisors Association
Joe Rinas
Rinas
Czech & Slovak Museum & Library
Lu Barron
First Street
Penford Products
Also Mentioned on This Page
Independence
CSPS
Brucemore
Fantasy of Lights
Ellis Park
Patty Hikiji
National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library
J. Portman
Agudas Achim
Schwab
Coralville Public Library
Southwestern Community College School For Music Vocations
Creston
First Lutheran Church
Third Ave
H&j
Marion Heights Center
Cornell College
Linn County Health Department
13Th St. NW
Mercy Neuroscience Center
Call Mercy Education Center
Public Works
Sixth St
Econofoods
51St St
Marion
35Th St
Bluestem Solid Waste Agency
Wiley Boulevard
Wilson Avenues
Williams Boulevard
River
Bever
Cottage Grove Avenues
Northwood
F Avenue
30Th
Mount Vernon Road
Bowman Woods
Kathy
Garth Fagerbakke
Kimberly Ct
Lisa
Jon Sherman
Western Dr
Stacie Hauskins
Wiley Bird
Katherine
John Morgan
F Ave
Stacy Staub
Second Ave
Kristi
Paul Goilke
Solon
Joy
Brian Pealer
26Th Ave
ST. Luke's
Sherri
Don Stockton
Fairfax
Heather
Jeffrey Carruthers
Alburnett
Jamie Chambers
Bever Ave
Barbara
Scott Jacobs
Ave. NW
Teannie Ketchens
Tory Bradford
16Th Ave
Susan Rowland
Lisbon
METRO
Don Novak
Bony Crang
Buzz Orr
Jake Pratt
Shimek
C.R
Mexico
Black Hawk Dr
Kvik- Ing Radio
KDEC
Ruth Bruce
Davenport
By Patricia Harris
Wenzel
Bill Martin
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