Cedar Rapids inventor patents revolutionary computerized security system
Cedar Rapids inventor Kenneth Braxton receives a U S patent for a compact centralized security system using sensors and computer processing to alert law enforcement, pinpoint fire locations, and coordinate home and business monitoring. Braxton envisions broad uses from vacation scheduling to arson detection and disaster response.
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Cedar Rapids
United States
Kenneth Braxton
Chelsea Drive
Braxton
Collins
Illinois Department of Conservation
Linn District Court sanctions in four drunken driving cases
In the First Avenue division four defendants faced drunk driving charges. Lloyd E. Wheeler, 26, Marion, fined 150 dollars plus costs and two days in jail with one day credited, 120 day license revocation, temporary permit issued. Crosby, 51, faced two Dec 16 and Feb 8 charges, pleaded guilty to both, 60 day suspended sentences, probation to the Department of Correctional Services. Harold C. Gibson, 40, Hiawatha, pleaded guilty to a Dec 14 charge, deferred sentence, probation to attorney. Delvin D. Tieden, 23, received a 90 day suspended sentence for a Dec 17 charge.
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First Avenue
Linn District Court
Lloyd E. Wheeler
Fourth Ave
Marion
Linn County
Wheeler
Department of Correctional Services
Kenneth Crosby
Ninth
St. NW
Crosby
Harold C. Gibson
B Ave
Hiawatha
Delvin D. Tieden
Edgewood Drive
Cedar Rapids Gazette Information and Rates
The Cedar Rapids Gazette established 1883 announces publication details at 500 Third Ave SE Cedar Rapids IA 52406. Subscription options include carrier weekly rates and mail edition prices for 7 issues weekly 4 weeks 56 dollars and 52 weeks 80 dollars with regional restrictions.
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The
Gazette Company
Third Ave. SE
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
U.S Territories
Gazette
Associated Press
White contender for Gary post
Cedar Rapids administrator Thomas White, executive director of staff and community services, is among five candidates for Gary Community School Corp superintendent. The Gary district educates about 37,000 students and will fill the post when it becomes vacant in June. White aims to return to Gary where he began as a music teacher.
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Cedar Rapids
Gary
Ind
Community School Corp
Thomas White
Cedar Rapids Community
White
Linn-Mar secretaries reach 7.8 percent raises agreement
A tentative deal with Linn-Mar Secretarial and Clerical Association grants 7.8 percent total increases including wages and fringe benefits for about 80 workers. The pact sets pay from 2.90 to 5.15 per hour and raises physical exam allowances to 40 dollars, pending Linn-Mar board approval.
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Linn-Mar
Dave DeWalle
Linn- Mar
Linn-Mar Secretarial and
DeWalle
Virginia Lala
Association
Burglary Tops Marion Police Report of the Week
A burglary yielding about $1000 in stereo equipment led Marion police last week. Forged checks to Hy Vee were traced to a prior burglary at Stormer Sales in Oelwein. The report lists 25 thefts, two burglaries, one forgery, and an assault involving a juvenile, with multiple arrests and traffic citations.
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Marion
Jeff Stotler
35Th St
Seventh Ave
Stormer Sales Inc
Oelwein
Cedar Rapids
Lions Club Meeting Hosts Pro gram on Sight Saving
Marion host Lions Club meets at 6 15 tonight at Suburban. Mrs Robert Fletcher chairs Linn County sight saving committee explains local efforts and services. Indicated as a community outreach event with plans for future steps.
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Lions Club
Marion
Lion's Club
Robert Fletcher
Linn County
Permit suspended for Marion station
The motor vehicle inspection permit of Jack's Service at 1010 East Post Road Marion was suspended for 60 days by the Iowa Department of Transportation. DOT officials cited information from a Cedar Rapids resident and a DOT investigator and found an inspector did not properly inspect a vehicle. Suspension began February 10.
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Jack
East Post Road
Marion
Iowa Department of Transportation
DOT
Cedar Rapids
Open meetings agendas urged to be published by media
Grant Wood Area Education Agency Administrator Dwight Bode urged media publication of tentative agendas at no cost, citing open meetings law. He noted public access to agendas and discussed drafting a legislative Statement of Concern for the March 5 board meeting. The district reported 4 399 special education students in Area 10, up from 4 155 last year.
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Grant Wood Area Education Agency
Dwight Bode
Iowa Association of School Boards
Bode
GWAEA
IASB
Gwaea Board
Area 10
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Century 21 Stepker Real Estate
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John Barkdoll
25Th St
Carol Lown
Kaye Hughes
18Th St
CBS Realtors
Ray
Marion Station
Killian Hair Styling Workshop
Lindale Mall
Killions
Siebke Hovyt
George Washington
Siebke Hoyt
2Nd Ave
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Second Avenue
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