Murdock sworn in as Cedar Rapids council takes oath
Richard Phillips retires after 10 years as public improvements commissioner. The new Cedar Rapids City Council swears in Wayne Murdock as Phillips’ successor and reappoints 32 city officials to two year terms. Bill Lockhart becomes acting public works director while Murdock evaluates the role.
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Wayne Murdock
Cedar Rapids
Edward McManus
Murdock
Richard Phillips
Canney
Phillips
National Oats
the Gazette
Burglary Report From Center Point
Vernon Voyles of Center Point reported a home burglary while on vacation. Loss estimated at 350 dollars. Sheriff officials did not specify items taken on this date in 1979 when Iran formed a civilian government as the shah faced revolution.
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Center Point
Vernon Voyles
Route 1
Linn
Sheriff's Deputies
Voyles
Sheriff's Department
Iran
Shah
Beer keg dispute ends with six men in icy Cedar Lake
A dispute over a beer keg led to a car skimming into Cedar Lake near the Wacky T Inn on Shaver Road NE. Thomas T. Chase, 22, drove off after an argument, sending the Mercury into the water and sparking a rush to safety. Chase faces public intoxication reckless driving and license revocation charges.
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Cedar Lake
Thomas T. Chase
Shaver Road
Chase
Kevin Glaus
Delay in Linn move into Penick due to elevator shaft costs
Construction of a hydraulic piston shaft at the Linn Courthouse South building overruns the $1.1 million voters approved. Supervisor Joe Rinas said an extra $6,000 is needed for sandy soil conditions, leaving about $6,900. Move into the building likely pushed to late January with a potential fiscal year timing question. County Recorder E F Kane seeks to move equipment into the courthouse, costing about $1,000, after receiving permission.
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Linn Courthouse
Penick and Ford
10Th Avenue
First Street
Joe Rinas
Rinas
E.F
Pat” Kane
Board of Supervisors
Ken Shriner
Two Assault Charges Filed After Separate Arrests
Two people face assault charges after Tuesday arrests. Marion Himes, 32, of 1252 18th Ave SW, allegedly attacked Renate Himes at 862 Fifth Ave SW during a divorce dispute. Marion was released from Linn County Jail. Forrest C. Boxwell, 39, of 3321 G Ave NW, held after being charged with assault at 3930 16th Ave SW and public intoxication in the 800 block of E Avenue NW.
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Oliver
Mercy Hospital
Richard and
Marie Jeffrey
Johnson Ave
Chase
Linn County
Marion Himes
18Th Ave
Fifth Ave
Renate Himes
Fifth Avenue
Forrest C. Boxwell
G Ave
E Avenue NW
Boxwell
Paul C. Clark
16Th Ave
Linn County Approves Two Year Contract For County Officers
The Linn County Board of Supervisors ratified a two year pact with Staff Employees Collective Organization Local 246 covering 60 deputies sergeants detectives and radio dispatchers. The agreement starts July 1 provides clothing and cleaning allowance extra vacation and 50 percent dependent health insurance in year one with wage step movements and increased longevity. County cost rises 9.4 percent in year one and 7.6 percent in year two with added health coverage and wage improvements. A separate contract with the union representing most county employees will go to vote this weekend.
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Linn County Board of Supervisors
Local 246
Rinas Elected Chairman Of Linn County Board
Linn Supervisor Joe Rinas was elected chair man of the county board at its regular meeting this morning. County officials including the building official and county engineer were renamed to their posts. Most board member appointments with expired terms were delayed until next week. George Petrick of Mount Vernon was re appointed to the Zoning Commission, a post he was named to last year to fill a vacancy.
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Linn
Joe Rinas
George Petrick
Mount Vernon
Zoning Commission
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Dick Hogan
Kurt Rogahn
Gazette
Glaus
John Oliver
Tommy Petit
Ron Glaus
Steve Ramy
Penick
Roland Krekeler
Gazette Courthouse
Mt. Vernon Rd
S.E. Duchess Plaza
PhotoQuick
Northeast Lab
Center Point Rd
N.E
Jcpenney
Jdcpenney Shop
Westdale Mall
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