Hiawatha moves to issue city speeding tickets on I 380
City council advances ordinance authorizing Hiawatha police to issue city tickets for I 380 speeding violations expanding revenue sources. Includes 55 mph limit on I 380 and 40 mph minimum under normal conditions, with final approval after three votes. Also seeks 35 mph on Highway 150 and names tax exemption filing dates.
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Hiawatha
David Saari
the Gazette
Saar
Iowa Department of Transportation
Missing John Wayne rifle found in Sears security area
Police say a John Wayne commemorative rifle ordered with others was checked into Sears Lindale Mall Wednesday and last seen Thursday around 2 p.m. on a security shelf. The item valued at 615 dollars prompted the report by William Kvndahl of 661% 15th Ave. SW. In a separate case, Gaal allegedly threatened to kill, was arrested, and released on own recognizance after Linn District Court appearance.
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Sears, Lindale Mall
William Kvndahl
15Th Ave
Gaal
Linn
Boddicker Elected New Czech Village Association President
Jerry Boddicker of 2512 10th Ave SW was elected president of the Czech Village Association for 1983 at the annual meeting. Officers named include Ernie Hias as vice president Patty Konecny as treasurer Ray Smital as treasurer and Lester Sykora as assistant treasurer. Board members are Ernest Kosek Frank Novotny Lumir Vondracek George Joens Bob Schaffer Dick Barta and Gary Samek.
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Jerry Boddicker
10Th Ave
Czech Village Association
Ernie Hias
Patty Konecny
Ray Smtil
Lester Sykora
Ernest Kosek
Frank Novotny
Lumir Vondracek
George Joens
Bob Schaffer
Dick Barta
Gary Samek
Assault charge against Andrew Gaal after knife threat
Four people were arrested for drunken driving in Linn County late Wednesday and early Thursday. Andrew Gaal, 31, of 1527 Fourth Ave SE, was charged with assault after allegedly threatening a man with a steak knife. Others cited include Mark Batherson, Alien Nichols, Daniel Travis, and Laura Wright with varying additional charges. Burglars stole items worth 3143 dollars from Michael Lindsey at 801 D Ave NW including video games, jewelry, cash, and a cable TV converter.
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Andrew Gaal
Fourth Ave. SE
Linn County
Mark R. Batherson
Williams Bird
16Th Avenue
Eighth Street
Alien L. Nichols
Sixth St
Daniel B. Travis
D Ave
H Avenue
Laura L. Wright
Bertram Road
Mount Vernon Road
Michael Lindsey
Man sues ex wife over arrest leading to charges
David Paul Holtz of Cedar Rapids filed a 400000 lawsuit in Winneshiek County naming his ex wife Shirley Regina McCabe Holtz. He alleges she lied to authorities and perjured herself before a district judge, causing his Oct 27 arrest on felony kidnapping charges that were later dropped. He seeks damages for mental anguish lost wages and expenses.
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Decorah
Winneshiek County
David Paul Holtz
Eighth Ave
Cedar Rapids
Holtz
Shirley Regina McCabe Holtz
Oak St
Central College Christmas Candlelight Concert
The Central College A Cappella Choir Chamber Singers Brass Ensemble and Faculty Trio perform the annual Christmas Candlelight Concert tonight and Saturday at 8 p.m. in Douwstra Auditorium Pella. The program is free and audiences are invited to sing along on some carols.
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Pella
Central College
Douwstra
Cross-country skiing program at Indian Creek Nature Center
Indian Creek Nature Center will host an introductory cross country skiing session on Saturday from 1 to 3 30 p m. Open to the public admission 2 50 for members 3 50 for non members Films and instruction preview skiing basics equipment and clothing If there is a 4 inch snow base participants may try the trails bring your own skis Rental gear is available locally.
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Indian Creek Nature Center
Otis Road SE
Five Seasons Toastmasters elects new Cedar Rapids president
Brenda McDole of Marion becomes president of the Five Seasons Toastmasters Club at 700 W Eighth Ave Marion. Other officers include Wendell Aldrich Mick Butz Randy Fouts and Bill Kirkpatrick all from Cedar Rapids and taking office in January. The club was Chartered March 15 1954 and joins five local Toastmasters groups in the Cedar Rapids Marion area.
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Brenda McDole
Eighth Ave
Marion
Five Seasons Toastmasters Club
McDole
Graphics Systems Division
Rockwell
Wendell Aldrich
Mick Butz
Randy Fouts
Bill Kirkpatrick
All of
Cedar
Driving awareness week activities planned by MADD and PRIDE
Local MADD and PRIDE groups set National Drunk and Drugged Driving Awareness Week for December 12 to 18. TAXI program details, a Tuesday joint meeting with Iowa State Patrol Trooper Mike Gilbert, and poster, bumper sticker, and billboard campaigns are planned to curb underage beer sales and drunk driving.
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PRIDE
Greig Moravec
Moravec
Minneapolis
MADD
Iowa State Patrol
Mike Gilbert
Peoples Bank
Third Ave
National Brewer's Association
Police shift reps meet Cedar Rapids officials resume talks
After months of silence, Cedar Rapids police shift representatives from midnight to 8 a.m. met with Police Chief Ray Baker and Safety Commissioner Floyd Bergen. Bergen called it a good session and said officers offered several useful suggestions to be followed up. Both officials declined to discuss specifics.
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Cedar Rapids
Ray Baker
Floyd Bergen
Bergen
the Gazette
Baker
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