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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1983
Page
27
Michael Murray, 27, Lawler, was charged with assaulting part-time Lawler police officer Kevin Booker, 22, during a stop in Lawler about 9:40 p.m. Murray allegedly beat Booker with a flashlight. Booker was treated at New Hampton hospital for facial eye and leg injuries. Murray was arraigned Friday with bond set at $5,000 and faces criminal mischief for damaging Booker's police radio.
A fact-finder's recommendation for an $800 raise next year was tentatively accepted by the Belle Plaine school board as the district's teachers await ratification at the March 10 meeting. Beginning teachers would earn $12,600 after a $400 rise, with monthly family insurance contributions up from $31 to $46.
A public hearing is set for 1:30 p.m. March 1 at the Tama County Courthouse in Toledo to review the 1983-84 budget of 6,907,978 dollars, which is 697,142 dollars above the current projection. Increases include secondary roads 339,000 dollars mental health and institutions 85,000 dollars and court expense 75,000 dollars.
Tama County Board of Supervisors assigns 275000 from federal revenue sharing to Court fund 50000 mental health and institution 50000 4 H fair 12000 Tama County Agency on Aging 4500 county general fund 150000 Midtowa Community Action 2500 ASCS 5000 and Tama County Day Care 1000. Chairman Mike Wentzien notes 529637 anticipated share remains unallocated due to program continuation uncertainty.
Barton R. Crandall of Atkins and Gregory L. Schlundt of Vinton pleaded innocent in Benton District Court to charges of Conspiracy and assisting prisoners to escape from Benton County Jail. Crandall's trial set for March 14. Schlundt's for April 11. Crandall is returned to Anamosa Men's Reformatory. Schlundt held in Linn County Jail on $5,000 bond.
Tipton richard L Baker 38 of 2722 Wayne Ave Iowa City arrested at 3 19 p m Monday on Interstate 80 in Cedar County charged with drunk driving. Baker also charged with driving on a suspended license and with failure to return license plates and registration card.
Jewelry and other valuables worth over 1200 dollars were stolen from the Mary Haley residence at 1640 Park Ave SE. Two rings valued at 550 dollars and a 250 dollar gold coin were taken, with a rock thrown through the front door to gain entry sometime between 8 am and 9:20 pm.
A panel and small group discussion titled Dance Art Music and Creative Thinking and Your Child will be sponsored today by the Iowa City Association of Talented and Gifted. The session runs 10 45 a m to noon in the South East Junior High School media center, coinciding with the Saturday Enrichment School. For more information contact Cary Lyons at 626 6277.
Iowa City officials announce an annual cleanup at Oakland Cemetery starting March 1. Artificial decorations will be discarded if not removed. no artificial items are allowed during the growing season except for Memorial Day observances. Cut flowers in plastic containers and family tended plantings are allowed.
Jerry A. Tolbert and William G. Rumsey admitted breaking in a door at the Kenneth Harris residence in Jones County Magistrate Court. Tolbert received a $100 fine plus 10 percent on each charge and a $50 speeding fine after a deputy stopped their car on Highway 136 near Harms residence. They were ordered to pay restitution to Harms and bring the total fines to the court.
More than 400 Cedar Rapids fourth to sixth graders compete in the Westside Elementary Intramural Gymnastics Meet at Taft Junior High School from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Students receive ribbons and a participation certificate for each event. The Eastside Elementary Gymnastics Meet is set for Friday March 18 at Kennedy High School from 6 to 8:30 p.m.
The board discussed pension premium increases and full family plan coverage funded by the county. They reviewed contingency revenue sharing, budget reductions of 3.3 percent, and urged audits of department requests including a $5,200 word processor for the Probation office.
The Linn County Board of Supervisors and Cedar Rapids City Council announce a public hearing on February 23 1983 at 10 30 AM in chambers City Hall Cedar Rapids to discuss the Community Development Block Grant application for Troy Mitts and the Quit Claim Deed involving the Cedar Rapids and Iowa City Railway Company and the 9th Avenue SW project. Interested parties may appear and file objections or present evidence prior to the hearing.
Notice covers incorporation under the Business Corporations Act with Joel H. Wood as incorporator and initial director list, address 609 A Avenue NE Cedar Rapids. Includes probate proceedings for the estate of Inez J Gearing, with executrix Joan Carpenter, and notice of Linn County zoning hearings on numerous rezoning requests and planning actions before the Linn County Zoning Commission and Board of Supervisors.
Notice announces Market Trends Ltd under Iowa law, indicates dissolution or continuation of corporate existence, and lists principal office in Cedar Rapids and registered agent. It states authorized shares, corporate powers, and legal representatives Kane & Rosser.
In the District Court of Linn County Iowa notice is given to all interested in the estate of Agnes Kress deceased. The will dated January 1 is admitted to probate and the executor Guinan is authorized to administer. Creditors and claimants must file claims with the clerk within six months from the second publication or be barred. Dated February 11. Executor Hendrickson Marner Good.
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