Cedar Rapids Considers Two-Part Library Bond Vote
The Cedar Rapids City Council plans March 27 for a two part library bond vote. A $300000 west side branch construction and a $26 million expansion of the main library are separate ballot items. Officials cite site location and public input as key factors shaping the referendums.
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Cedar Rapids
Ing
Stan Reinis
John Oberthien
Tom Carney
Edgewood Road
E Avenue NW
William Ramstad
Library Board
Ramstad
Third Avenue
Health Center
Fifth Street
Second Avenue
J and R
Carney
Juveniles Face Breakin Counts In Cedar Rapids
Three 14 year old Cedar Rapids boys were charged with breaking and entering in several incidents from January to February. They faced charges for a January 4 home burglary at John Heldt’s house and thefts at multiple addresses including Marion Thompson, Vernon Johnson, Reginald Steeger, and two churches. The youths were processed by the youth bureau and referred to a probation officer.
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Cedar Rapids
John Heldt
E Avenue NE
Marion Thompson
D Avenue
Eastview Christian Church
Old
Marion Road
Vernon Johnson
Forty-third Street
Reginald Steeger
Senator Kinley clashes with Neu over Iowa gambling bills
Des Moines senator accuses Lt. Gov Neu of fearing lottery and parimutuel bills. Kinley says Lamborn's bingo bill faces suppression if amendments are offered. Kinley cites lottery revenue potential over 11 million dollars. Neu replies that such legislation is not in Iowa's best interests this session.
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DES Moines
UPI
Arthur Neu
George Kinley
D-Des Moines
Neu
Senate
Clifton Lamborn
Lamborn
Des Moines Democrat
Kinley
Nell
Iowa
Bugs Found in State Police Computer Net
Des Moines AP Deputy Commissioner Carroll Bidler said the TRACIS system has bugs. Trials show delays up to 20 minutes transferring data between terminals. Engineers are working to fix the issues during this preliminary testing period.
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Des Moines
Carroll Bidler
Tracis
Collins Radio Co
Bidler
Open House to Honor Lowell at Probation Office
An open house will honor Lowell at the Linn County Juvenile Probation Office on Wednesday from 1:30 to 6:30 p.m. The event marks Lowell's retirement after 22 years with the office located at 305 Second Avenue SE.
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Lowell
I. A. Lowell
Linn County Juvenile Probation Office
Second Avenue SE
Council Votes for Removal of Old Thirtieth Street Bridge
The council, with Public Works Director Dick Jensen, favors removing the old Thirtieth Street SE bridge after the Twenty-ninth Street bridge is completed. Jensen notes public requests to retain the old span for a path, but the new bridge extends a northern walkway and requires removing the old piers to improve Indian Creek flow and reduce flood risk. The Iowa Natural Resources Council approved the design with removal in mind to prevent possible flood-related lawsuits. A council vote is expected Wednesday.
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Cedar Rapids
Dick Jensen
Public Works
Jensen
Indian Creek
Iowa Natural Resources Council
College District adopts full day kindergarten on alternate days
The College Community board approved a full day kindergarten schedule for 253 students on an every other day cycle starting March 27. Morning and afternoon groups will attend 8:20 to 2:40 with naps for tired children and a reduced bus run. A survey showed 98 percent support.
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College Community
Glenn Selzer
Gene Holthaus
Prairie Elementary School
Holthaus
Dyersville Cabinet Shop Fire Causes $50,000 Loss
Fire at Fangman's cabinet shop in Dyersville destroyed the building and damaged two nearby houses. Three buildings suffered about $50,000 in damage. Firefighters contained the blaze, with cause still under investigation and no injuries reported.
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Dyersville
UPI
Fangman
Clarence Fangman
Council Delays Cedar River Land Purchase Over Price
The city council postponed buying a land strip along the Cedar river from Quaker Oats Co. saying the proposed price of 8800 dollars and retention of use under easement is too high. The 20 to 45 foot wide parcel would serve flood control and riverfront open spaces. Mayor Donald Canney is away from the city.
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Cedar River
Quaker Oats Co
Quaker Oats
John Oberthien
Oberthien
Donald Canney
Stolen funds and property tied to local businesses noted in briefs
Multiple theft reports across Cedar Rapids area list losses at various establishments. Stolen amounts include 24 dollars from Pierce elementary, 224 in tools from Ed Price, 122 cash and 14 liquor from Cartano’s Nineteenth Hole, and 503 from Jim and Bob’s meat market. Also details on local ads and community events.
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Cartano
Center Point Road
Honors list and travel slides show at Roosevelt Hotel
Two students, Barbara E. Miller of Vanderbilt and another named to the dean's list this fall, receive notices. Herbert Berry and son plan a Thursday 7:30 a.m. slide presentation at the Roosevelt hotel, with a corrected Gazette time for Wednesday. Local ads promote Bar-B-Q specials and meat market listings.
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Texas Christian University
Fort Worth
Herbert Berry
Roosevelt Hotel
Barbara E. Miller
George Miller
Third Avenue SE
Vanderbilt University
Nashville
Vandals Target Tiffin Wrestling Mats In Break-Ins
Deputies say a juvenile has been arrested after a string of break-ins in Tiffin. Windows were smashed at Frank's Service Station Slim's Tavern and Clear Creek High School where three new wrestling mats valued at 3 000 dollars were damaged or ruined. The mats were stored near Dean's List Diane Gorman passage at 2030 First Avenue NE.
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Tiffin
Johnson County
Frank
Slim
Clear Creek High School
Dean
Diane Gorman
Jack Gorman
First Avenue NE
Waterloo Man Accused in Crime Robbery Case
Maurice Sallis, 18, held in city jail on a robbery with aggravation charge linked to the February 19 home invasion of Raymond Schweiger. Two men, one armed, entered at about 8 30 p m and robbed Schweiger of 400 dollars. Bond set at 5 000 dollars. Michael Housman was later arrested in connection.
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Waterloo
City
Maurice Sallis
Raymond ‘Schweiger
Schweiger
Michael Housman
Sallis
Meyer Accused of Stealing Engine
Mark Meyer of 309 F avenue NW was arrested and charged with larceny for allegedly stealing an engine from Larry Whittom on February 6. He was released on his own recognizance Monday.
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Mark Meyer
F Avenue NW
Meyer
Larry Whittom
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