Cedar Rapids Human Rights Ordinance Revamp Draft Sent to City Attorney
The Cedar Rapids Human Rights Commission moved to have an administrative draft that would overhaul the entire city ordinance reviewed by the city attorney. Eight commissioners heard proposals and will provide input at the December 19 meeting after debate over a broader reorganization.
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Cedar Rapids
Mark Doolin
Doolin
Commission
Iowa Civil Rights Commission
Cedar Rapids Considers Nine Member Civil Rights Plan
The Cedar Rapids Human Rights Commission discusses a six point reorganization aimed at efficiency. Proposal trims commissioners to nine and creates three committees to study education community relations public accommodations and employment. Staff would handle most investigations while commissioners focus on policy. A name change to Cedar Rapids Civil Rights Commission is considered.
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Doolin
Earl Carr
Schorg
Kathy Garvey
Alburnett Man Leo E. Elsbury Charged With Drunk Driving
An Alburnett man, Leo E. Elsbury, 40, was the sole driver arrested on drunken driving charges in Linn County. He was taken into custody by Cedar Rapids police at 9 p.m. Thursday near the intersection of First Avenue and 24th Street NE.
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Leo E. Elsbury
Linn County
Elsbury
Cedar Rapids
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Czech Village elects officers for 1979
Les Sykora of Robins will head the Czech Village Association as president in 1979. Sykora and other officers elected Dec. 4 will be installed Dec. 17 at the association's Christmas party at 5:30 p.m. at Wenceslaus Square Restaurant. George Barta will serve as vice president, Jessie Stastny as secretary, Chauncey Petersen as treasurer, and Ernie Hlas as assistant treasurer. Board members for 1979 include George Joens, Paul Novak, Dick Holden, Lumir Vondracek, Ernie Hlas, Bob Schaffer, Rick Bartunek, Alma Turecheck, Jessie Stastny, Jerry Boddicker, Les Sykora and Paul Kosek.
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Lumir Vondracek
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Rick Bartunek
Alma Turecheck
Jerry Boddicker
Paul Kosek
Santa Lucia Candlelight Ceremony At Salvation Army Center
The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center on 2920 First Ave NE hosts a Santa Lucia candlelight ceremony Wednesday at 7 p.m. to begin the Christmas season. Lt Edwin Seger says the open event aims to create family fellowship as residents, many without families, enjoy meals, gifts, and a movie on Christmas Day.
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Area TV Listings Brief for Christmas Night
Local listings show Cosmos Christmas program block with children's segment and finance show. ABC features Gift of Love movie followed by Rockford Files while Irish Rovers perform in a mid evening slot.
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Gift of Love
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Linn County clerk shortens public window hours
Linn County Clerk of Court Kenneth Perry announced a shift to open public service windows from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. starting Jan 2, with staff hours 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The change aims to handle a heavier caseload and improve service quality, while phones remain answered 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The office will keep noon-hour access similar to other courthouse offices.
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Perry
Wedelstedt Denied Stay on Prison Order in Federal Appeal
Cedar Rapids businessman Ed Wedelstedt had his plea for a federal stay of imprisonment denied by U S District Judge Edward J McManus. A state court stay remains in effect at least until Dec 20 while his federal appeal proceeds, with further action possible by higher courts or continued state stay.
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Edward Wedelstedt
Wedelstedt
30Th St. Drive SE
Iowa
Midwest
Black Hawk County
U.S. District Court
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Edward J. McManus
al Frerichs
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Kirkwood begins screening 50 applicants for associate superintendent post
Kirkwood Community College moves to narrow about 50 applicants for associate superintendent for ancillary services and development after the resignation of John Blong. Three to five top candidates from Kirkwood staff and outside the state will be interviewed with a final board decision due by December 21.
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Kirkwood Community College
John Blong
Kirkwood
Bill Stewart
Iowa
State Department of Public Instruction
Argentine Railways to Sell Tickets via Travel Agencies
Argentina's state rail system faces a $500,000 daily loss and will close 800 of its 2,700 stations. President Tomas Caballero says travel agencies will handle 181,000 seats to cut the deficit.
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API
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