Pexa seeks reversal of firing in Cedar Rapids police case
Friday hearing will decide if Ronald L. Pexa can overturn his dismissal by Cedar Rapids Chief Raymond Baker for alleged force and insubordination. The petition asks dismissal of charges and reinstatement with back pay, while the city defends a June 9 Civil Service Commission ruling upholding the firing.
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Ronald L. Pexa
Cedar Rapids
Linn District Court
Civil Service Commission
Raymond Baker
Pexa
Baker
Council acts on trucks and school signs
Cedar Rapids City Council approved rescinding the 5 ton limit on L Street SW then set a total weight cap of 5 tons for any vehicle using the street to curb truck traffic. Traffic engineer cited signs and enforcement as challenges with low fines. The council also approved relocating a school crossing at Bever Avenue 17th Street SE and adding a crossing at Grande Avenue 18th Street SE to improve safety for Johnson School students.
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L Street
Mel Meyer
Floyd Bergen
Bergen
Johnson School
Bever Avenue
17Th Street
Bever
Grande Avenue
18Th Street
Registration schedule set for men born in 1962 at post offices
Selective Service will hold the week of January 5 for men born in 1962 to register at post offices continuing a program begun with 1960 and 1961 cohorts. Those born in 1960 or 1961 urged to register if not done. Criteria and exemptions apply. 1963 and later must register within 30 days of turning 18.
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Selective Service
United States
Volunteer Opportunities Across Local Organizations
The American Diabetes Association seeks office volunteers with typing appreciated. Red Cross needs daytime helpers for disaster victim support. District X seeks volunteers to adopt a grandparent at a care facility. Big Brothers Big Sisters calls for volunteers to mentor children from single parent homes through the YMCA office.
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American Diabetes Association
Theresa
Tim
Gladys
Red Cross
Big Brothers
Big Sisters
YMCA
Big Brother
Big Sister
Barb
Dale
Candy
Wrong phone number leads to drug charge dismissal in Linn County
Linn County Judge Lynne Brady dismissed a drunk driving charge against Douglas J. Ryan after a jail listing gave the wrong attorney number for William Roemerman. Ryan was denied counsel before a breath test, breath test evidence suppressed, and the charge dismissed for lack of evidence.
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Linn County
Douglas J. Ryan
Ryan
Lynne Brady
Linn
First Avenue
Linn District Court
13Th St
Marion
William Roemerman
Roemerman
Iowa
Brady
Northwestern Bell
Cedar Rapids
Linn Health Service Offers Financial Help for Medical Care
Linn Health Service announces assistance programs to help with medical care costs. For details call 398 3543 to learn eligibility and how to apply for aid.
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Linn Health Service
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C.R
Marshall C. Nickelson
Garry Greer
Edgewood Manor Care Center
U.S. District Court
P-3
United Food and Commercial Workers of America
Council
District X
Sylvia
Betty
Pidgeons
Te Ute
Gordon
Jewelers
HET ‘Buy
Savel
Cobra
Ruby
Mong Rose
Gordon’s
Westdale Mall
Edgewood Road
Crossroads Mall
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