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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1982
Page
9
Mercy Hospital faced a decline in demand with occupancy dropping from 82 to 84 percent to about 72 percent in January and early February. Admissions staff reported rising occupancy by Thursday morning with final figures expected between 85 and 90 percent, following press coverage and temporary cutbacks.
City Council unanimously passes a resolution urging Cedar Rapids Community School District to postpone further elementary and junior high closings until an in depth impact study is conducted. The plan covers property values, transportation costs, other transit, economic development, and government service capacity.
Mary Ann Walters reported two rings stolen from a night stand in her bedroom Tuesday. The black onyx ring and a diamond ring valued at 700 dollars were missing. Police found no evidence of forced entry at 1432 Third Ave SE.
City Council backs first reading of an ordinance raising residential garbage charges from 3 to 4.25 dollars monthly and expanding landfill fees for city residents. New rates set per vehicle and weight tiers, with higher costs for non residents. Roosevelt, Churchill, Stalin Yalta conference referenced in recap.
City council set a special election date after 26 residents signed a petition. Tom Theis was appointed mayor to serve until the vote, replacing Dale Guthridge who moved to Salt Lake City. Costs are estimated at about $2000 with no county or state share, budget concerns noted ahead of a March 3 public hearing.
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