Public services director sought after Ward resignation
Marion seeks a replacement for Russell Ward the public services director who resigned to take a similar post in Minnesota. City Manager Lawrence Asaro plans an acting director until Civil Service procedures produce a new hire with interviews and a test for candidates. Ward will begin in Coon Rapids Minnesota on January 9 with resignation effective January 5 after nine years in Marion.
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Public Services
Minnesota
Lawrence Asaro
Asaro
Ward
Coon Rapids
Minn
Minneapolis
Marion
Pearl Kennedy
Killian
Lindale Plaza
Marion theater reopens under permit after code checks
Marion adult theater resumes operations on a letter of permission while the City Council reviews renewal of the amusement license. Fire and building code violations were addressed after an inspection by Chief James L. Ford. the license expired November 16 and the venue was ordered closed December 20 until compliance.
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Marion
Lawrence Asaro
James L. Ford
Thefts Reported At Crestview Acres Nursing Home
Marion police investigate thefts at Crestview Acres Nursing Home 1485 Grand Ave from patients during the last week. Three rings and a pendant watch were stolen, including one ring valued at $600. Total value not disclosed.
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Marion
Crestview Acres
Grand Ave
Deep River Woman Injured In Two-Vehicle Crash
Gladys Ha worth, 37, of Deep River, is in satisfactory condition at Grinnell General Hospital after a two-vehicle crash on U.S. Highway 63 two miles north of Montezuma. State troopers say a car driven by Ha worth collided with a vehicle driven by Dale Zink, 22, of Conrad, who ran a stop sign on a gravel road. The Zink vehicle, a semitrailer rig, and Ha worth’s car ended in a ravine. the investigation continues.
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Deep River
Grinnell General Hospital
U.S. Highway 63
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Conrad
Zink
Hogs stolen from Independence farm in Buchanan County
Nine hogs valued at 800 dollars were reported stolen from the Lawrence Fischels farm four miles southeast of Independence. Law enforcement believes a pickup was used and the theft occurred Wednesday night, with the discovery Thursday morning by the Buchanan County Sheriff's Department.
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Independence
Buchanan County Sheriff's Department
Lawrence Fischels
Cedar Rapids ice rinks open with rough, improving surface
Cedar Rapids man made rinks opened and skateable but rough with varying coverage. Officials note water shortages at Jones lagoon and expect ongoing maintenance and night work. warm spells may help form a film on the ice and calls relay rink status.
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Bever
Apache
Noelridge
Lou Dennis
Jones
Kirkwood Offers Co Courses at YWCA Begin Jan 16
Kirkwood Community College and the Greater Downtown Cedar Rapids Association will offer eight courses starting January 16 at the YWCA. Courses include life work planning and sales techniques with credit or CEU options. Enroll by calling 398 5412, rural residents toll free 800 332 8833.
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Cedar Rapids
Kirkwood
YWCA
Courses Offered in January Four to Twelve Week Sessions
A series of continuing education classes starts mid January covering self confidence human potential sales and customer relations communication interior design and work behavior. Courses run from January 16 to January 21 with durations from eight to twelve weeks and tuitions ranging from 16 to 43.05 dollars.
Non-drinking New Year plans for Cedar Rapids alcoholics
Cedar Rapids AA groups host a New Year's Eve party combined with a 25th sobriety anniversary in Town and Country Shopping Center Room 3 from 10 a.m. Saturday to 1 a.m. Sunday. Guests receive coffee sandwiches cake and snacks with live accordion music and games. The Salvation Army sponsors a steak supper at 2920 First Ave NE for 50 to 55 attendees followed by games and entertainment.
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Cedar Rapids
Town and Country
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Salvation Army
First Ave
National Guard
Alcathon
Alcoholics
London considers life size Chaplin statue in tramp costume
London city councilors are asked to approve a plan to erect a life size statue of Charlie Chaplin in the tramp outfit. The statue would honor the British born comedian famed for his silent film characters and comedic legacy.
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London
Charlie Chaplin
Five arrested in Linn County for drunk driving
Authorities in Linn County charged nine people with drunk driving. Five, including Gloria J. Hoover, 26, and Kenneth C. Pazour, 22, were arrested on Wednesday and Thursday after vehicle incidents and alleged high speed driving. Other suspects include Joseph J. Gaal, 34, Terry L. Capp, 34, and Sheryl M. Davisson, 28, with incidents in Marion and multiple streets.
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Linn County
Gloria J. Hoover
H Ave. NW
E Avenue NW
Kenneth C. Pazour
A Ave. NE
First Avenue
19Th Street
Joseph J. Gaal
Ellis Blvd
17Th Street
Terry L. Capp
Rompot St
Rompot
23Rd Avenue
Sheryl M. Davisson
C St
Seventh Avenue
Marion
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