Vick testimony refuted by police statement in murder attempt case
The state's rebuttal Friday presented a signed statement by Vick asserting he shot Cedar Rapids officer Mark Fischer five times after being stopped for a traffic violation on Feb 4 1979. Detective Millsap described Vick as coherent and cooperative during a one hour interview in which Vick recalled the incident and motive amid alcohol odor but no intoxication.
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Ferdinand Vick
Cedar Rapids
Vick
Mark Fischer
Fischer
Millsap
Eugene Kopecky
Robert Shultice
Shultice
State
Defense
Ansel Chapman
Iowa approves grant for Cedar Rapids trooper building
The Iowa Crime Commission approved a 200000 grant to fund a new Cedar Rapids building for the Iowa Department of Public Safety. With 250000 more for construction and a proposed 60000 land purchase, the project aims to centralize 60 staff, including 40 troopers from Post 11, near Highway 30 and West Post Road SW. Approval depends on Washington funds and state Legislature actions.
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Des Moines
Iowa Crime Commission
Cedar Rapids
State Department of Public Safety
Crime Commission
Law Enforcement Assistance Administration
Washington, D.C
Highway 30
West Post Road
Patrol Radio
Marvin Sedlacek
Col
Ed Dickinson
Cedar
Dickinson
Grain scandal hits southeast Iowa elevator in Stockport
Prairie Grain Co owner Raymond Keller shot himself after ICC investigator arrival as the elevator halted operations. The ICC suspended the warehouse license while a full probe begins, with Rep. James Leach urging limited receivership and noting potential record losses for Iowa farmers and merchants. Preliminary figures may arrive soon, with a final audit weeks out.
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Stockport
Iowa Commerce Commission
Prairie Grain Co
Iowa
ICC
Fairfield
Wayne Vandenberg
Raymond D. Keller
Vandenberg
U.S
James Leach
Leach
Grain Company
Seminar on earth sheltered housing draws crowd at Kirkwood
About 250 people are attending today's underground housing seminar at Kirkwood Community College from 9 a.m. to 4 or 4:30 p.m. Three experts will speak on design, passive solar heating, and underground housing tech. Organizer Tom Gartland notes strong preregistration and plans for a fall session.
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Kirkwood Community College
William Baker
St. Paul
Earth Shelter Digest
Energy Report
Larry Bean
Kirkwood
Tom Gartland
Linn Cancer Crusade aims to save 75 of 225 predicted Linn cancer deaths
Blahnik says 225 Linn County residents will die of cancer in 1980 but 75 could be saved with early diagnosis and proper treatment. Moorman of Cedar Rapids notes advances in cancer control and a promising natural protein used in trials, while ACS funds $2 million for research. Verne Schrimper sets a $25,000 goal for the special gifts division with a March 1 completion target.
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Linn County
Robert Blahnik
Linn Cancer Crusade
Crusade
Special Gifts
Hallmar
Blahnik
Robert Moorman
Cedar Rapids
American Cancer Society
Moorman
Verne Schrimper
Duvall Elected to Head Teachers for Second Time
In Des Moines the Iowa State Education Association elected Ames teacher George Duvall over Cedar Rapids incumbent Kenneth Pfile as president for a two year term. Duvall previously led the ISEA in 1978 79 and will take office in July along with vice president Phoebe Tupper of Davenport. The 32 000 member group met in Des Moines and supported refugee child aid retirement benefits and repeal of driving permits for special schools.
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Des Moines
Iowa State Education Association
Ames
Cedar Rapids
ISEA
Iowa
George Duvall
Kenneth Pfile
Duvall
New Market
Stratford
Belle Plaine
Algona
Independence
Phoebe Tupper
Davenport
Dental Health Tips Offer Plaque Removal Guidance
The article explains brushing and flossing methods to remove plaque, replace worn toothbrushes, and use fluoride toothpaste. It includes a step by step brushing routine, flossing technique, and notes a fluoride toothpaste can cut decay by 25 to 30 percent. The Linn County Dental Hygienists and Assistants sponsor a toothbrush trade in at Lindale Mall.
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Children’s Dental Health Week
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Linn County Dental Society
American Dental Association
Linn County Dental Hygienists
Lindale Mall
Bank Robbery At Latimer Branch In North Iowa
Four people robbed a Latimer State Bank branch in Coulter Iowa around 2 45 p m taking an undetermined amount of money. Three men and a woman used two weapons and fled north toward Latimer. State local and federal authorities pursued the investigation.
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Coulter
UPI
Latimer State Bank
Latimer
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