City seeks payment from property owners for nuisance cleanups
Cedar Rapids solid waste crews cleaned 113 properties at a total cost of 7451 dollars for nuisances found by city workers or Linn County Health Department. Delinquent owners will receive a final notice within 30 days before costs may be added to a special property tax assessment.
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Heritage Area aging agency names new executive director
Liz Selk, 52, of rural Cedar Rapids, becomes executive director of Heritage Area Agency on Aging replacing Tom Miski men who resigned after a performance review. Selk has led health and aging organizations in Iowa and aims to engage senior and younger residents across seven counties while overseeing a $10 million budget.
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Trial date set in fatal Benton County car crash
In Benton County a October 23 trial is scheduled in a civil lawsuit over a fatal May 17, 1997, crash in Van Horne. David Kray seeks damages from Linda and Leroy Ballard and Grinnell Reinsurance Co. Schminkey is serving a 15 year term. Ballards countersue naming several individuals alleging others supplied alcohol. A five to seven day trial is expected.
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Decorah couple can sue hospital for injuries
The Iowa Court of Appeals ruled Dale and Sharon Roher may sue Veterans Memorial Hospital and the city of Waukon for negligence over a 1994 incident. Roher slipped on a worn vinyl mat covered with snow and water while delivering Pepsi and injuries were sustained to his back and shoulder. The case, previously dismissed in 1998, is remanded for trial with exemptions for municipalities not applying.
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Cedar Rapids Woman Awarded 543000 in Nerve Injury Suit
Clara Newberry of Cedar Rapids was awarded 543000 after a Linn County jury found Dr. James Spoden negligent in an ear operation that allegedly severed a facial nerve. The verdict covers future medical costs and pain, with defense planning post trial motions.
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Cedar Rapids
Linn County
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James Spoden
Iowa
P.L.C
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Newberry
Jim Shipman
Linn County District Court
Clara
Waterloo
Bruce Braley
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