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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1985
Page
2
Iowa Electric Light and Power Co will not appeal the dismissal of its natural gas rate hike request amid alleged improper lobbying. The company says the ruling will cost about 900000. Iowa, page 4A.
James Mayberry, 24, was sentenced to life in prison for first degree murder in the July 2 stabbing death of Julia Wise in Johnson County. An appeal is planned. witnesses included a restaurant owner who testified about juror comments. Mrs. Wise and Mayberry's relatives attended the sentencing.
MorAmerica Financial Corp asks Cedar Rapids Bankruptcy Court to halt Linn County foreclosure on the Roosevelt Hotel arguing MorAmerica Mortgage Co holds a $4.9 million second mortgage and is a valuable asset. Banc Iowa Savings Bank sues for first mortgage foreclosure and questions the court's authority.
Gov. Terry Branstad orders state department heads to eliminate at least 200 vacant positions to save about 4.2 million dollars annually. A hiring freeze limits new hires to health or safety vital roles while 953 workers face potential job loss under restructuring.
The Cedar Rapids Gazette, established 1883, publishes daily and Sunday at 500 Third Avenue SE Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406. Subscription rates listed include carrier and mail options with regional restrictions and AP news republication rights.
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