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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1980
Page
8
Iowa sheriffs and deputies heard two journalism experts urge cooperation with the press at the state association meeting. They warned open records conflict with fears of lawsuits, while noting crime reports are public and open society, not a closed one, sustains democracy.
Cedar Rapids and 40 bus drivers resolved a shortage of 85 dollars per driver in their paychecks. The compromise has city auditor Robert McMahan sending 3,400 dollars to the transit superintendent for immediate distribution.
Fire Marshal Phillip Saunders warns against live Christmas trees in churches and other public buildings saying only flocked trees with full flame retardant coverage are allowed. He cites safety history and reiterates rules apply to taverns and nightclubs as well.
Marion police investigated the shotgun death of Mark Ryan about 19 years old at 400 Launck Court. The body was found by his father Carney Ryan this morning. Linn County medical examiner David Kresnicka was at the scene and a ruling is pending. A note of 20 years ago reports 150 anti Castro insurgents fighting in central Cuba.
Cedar Rapids police began a two day hostage negotiation school at the Police Academy. The course led by two FBI agents covers proper and improper officer actions during hostage crises, said Capt. Gary Hinzman academy director.
David Osterberg, Cornell College professor and utility consultant, will host a community workshop on curbing rising utility rates at the Citizens for Community Improvement office 830 Fourth Ave SE. The event is set for Wednesday at 7 p.m. and the public is invited. information available by calling 364-7134.
Linn County officials report more than 20 inquiries for bidding the first phase of remodeling the Linn County Courthouse. Associated Engineers Inc. received the inquiries as bids for electrical, mechanical, and general work are due at 11 a.m. December 18. The project funds cap at 400000 dollars for phase one, with total renovation and furnishing estimated at about 1 million dollars and an 18 month completion window.
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