Marion backs two way streets clash with IDOT plan
IDOT flags flashing red lights as Marion delays plans to revert 7th Avenue and nearby 10th 12th streets to two way traffic. A $10,000 consultant report warns of congestion on Seventh Avenue, Highway 151, and standards. City to send delegation to Ames to press officials. estimated $50,000 cost would fall on Marion. A separate move posts signs on Blairs Ferry Road noting residential street not a through truck route despite local complaints.
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Tom Fruehling
Iowa Department of Transportation
IDOT
Marion
Seventh Avenue
Frank Reynolds
Ames
Blairs Ferry Road
Cedar Rapids
Oelwein Officers Named Defendants in $1.6 Million Suit
Fayette County case names city of Oelwein and two police officers in default on alleged malicious prosecution civil rights violations. Thomas DeTimmerman seeks damages with $800000 from the city and $400000 from Officer Kevin Smith and Reserve Officer Bob Barker. Trial to determine damages scheduled after default ruling.
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West Union
Oelwein
Fayette County
L. John Degnan
Thomas George DeTimmerman
Charles
Luetta DeTimmerman
DeTimmermans
Kevin Smith
Bob Barker
Thomas DeTimmerman
Indecent exposure reported near Coe College in Cedar Rapids
A Coe College student reported indecent exposure after a man in a trench coat helped push her stalled car in the 1200 block of First Avenue NE. He then exposed himself, left in a brown shoes and socks outfit, and fled. College Security alerted Cedar Rapids police this week.
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Coe College
First Avenue NE
Coe College Security
Cedar Rapids
Judge rules officer complaint belongs before civil service panel
A Linn County judge ruled that Marion Police Officer Rodger Greear's challenge to his reclassification should be handled by the Marion Civil Service Commission, not the court. The judge sustained the city's bid to dismiss, saying the case hinges on a commission decision and could reach the court only if appealed. Greear contends he has served as a detective since July 8, 1984 but is paid as a patrol officer and seeks higher detective wages. He also seeks protection against a Jan. 4 reassignment discontinuation. The city argues the suit should not block Greear’s reassignment and cites a June 7, 1984 notice planning temporary investigative duties for patrol officers.
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Jiazelle Coumis
Linn
Marion
Marion Civil Service Commission
Thomas Koehler
Rodger Greear
Greear
Department
Chris Ebert
Marion Briefs and Holiday ASAC Celebrate With Care
Marion briefs advertise local ads and service numbers while noting store closings December 23 to 29. ASAC hosts a free nonalcoholic Celebrate With Care party at Cedar Rapids Public Library Beems Auditorium Friday 1 to 4 p.m. with beverages, snacks, recipes, and displays.
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Area Substance Abuse Council
ASAC
Beems
Cedar Rapids Public Library
Assault charge against Thomas J. Clark dismissed
A charge of assault causing bodily injury against Thomas J. Clark of 5619 J St SW was dismissed in Linn District Court by the complainant’s request. Clark was charged May 18 with allegedly assaulting Leo Ruiz.
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Thomas J. Clark
J St. SW
Linn District Court
Clark
Leo Ruiz
Ho Chi Minh Attacks Spark Indochina War Breakout
In 1946 fighting erupts as Ho Chi Minh led forces against French troops, signaling a broader war in Indochina with widespread assaults and growing resistance to colonial rule.
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Indochina
Ho Chi Minh
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Collins Rd
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Arby's
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