Judge: state not liable for Burr murder charge error
Eldon Burr, 53, fought a Linn District Court ruling that an Iowa state crime lab error in a 1978 case alleging he tried to poison his wife relieves the state and its employee of liability. The judge held willful conduct by the lab employee could expose the state to liability, but Burr cannot recover damages due to prior settlements and his own agreement not to sue the tester. Burr, once an engineer at Rockwell-Collins, faces debt from the criminal charge and divorce costs, with potential court costs still to be calculated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roland Krekeler
Eldon Burr
Linn District Court
Iowa
Burr
Theda
William Eads
State Crime Laboratory
Cedar Rapids
James Dahlgran
Eads
Dahlgran
Rockwell-Collins
Carrier Safety Urges Clear Sidewalks Amid Snow
A Cedar Rapids Gazette carrier injures herself on ice packed steps while delivering in winter. The circulation manager urges subscribers to clear sidewalks to protect carriers who work every day in all weather. Postal officials warn that unshoveled paths can halt mail deliveries and increase injury risk.
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Cedar Rapids
Gazette
Denver Dixon
Post Office
Fairfax teen sentenced to prison for involuntary manslaughter
Richard A. Mitchell, 19, of Fairfax, ordered to serve two years in prison after Linn District Court found he violated probation on his 1982 involuntary manslaughter conviction linked to a August 22, 1981, Palisades Kepler crash that killed Beth Garwood. He also receives six months for possession and one year for drunken driving concurrently.
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Fairfax
Linn
Richard A. Mitchell
Mitchell
Cedar Rapids
Beth Garwood
Palisades Kepler State Park
Access card stolen at knifepoint in Cedar Rapids robbery
Jacqueline Perry reported a man armed with a knife jumped into her van in the Kmart lot on 16th Ave SW. He forced her to drive behind Stage Four Theatres, stole her purse after the van failed to start, and fled after learning her Instant Access number. Police seek a white man in blue jeans and a blue vinyl jacket.
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Cedar Rapids
Jacqueline Perry
Glass Road
Kmart
16Th Ave
Stage Four
Two Cedar Rapids residents face robbery and shoplifting charges
Jason E. Rife and Norma J. Arrington were arrested after a store employee reported shoplifting at Econofoods. Rife, charged with second degree robbery, struggled with the employee and was released on bond after an initial appearance. Arrington, charged with shoplifting, posted cash bond and was released pending further proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Jason E. Rife
Norma J. Arrington
Sixth Ave
Rife
Arrington
Econofoods
Edgewood Road
Dennis Schmitz
Schmitz
Linn County
Vinton Mayor Reappoints Police Chief After Conditional Talk
Vinton Mayor Vince Blank reappointed Carl Pippert as police chief at a special council meeting, stating the action followed an agreement on seven conditions he had previously set. Blank had planned not to reappoint while mayor-elect, noting dissatisfaction with the department’s operation.
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Vinton
Carl Pippert
Vince Blank
Blank
Pippert
Four injured in Linn County car crashes
Four people remained hospitalized Thursday after Wednesday crashes in Linn County. In Marion a five car collision near Marion Boulevard left Gladys Sorensen and Donnell Hoppes in good condition, Barbara Moore in fair condition, and Robert Stroud Jr. cited in the head on crash. In Cedar Rapids Janniece Kanellis and Andrew Kanellis were treated for possible head injuries after a two car crash. Kevin Nelson was released after a car school bus crash earlier Wednesday. the bus driver and one student were uninjured.
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Linn County
Marion Boulevard
Marion
Gladys G. Sorensen
Nassau St. SE
Mercy Hospital
Donnell Hoppes
Kohawk St. SW
Barbara Moore
Fox Hollow Road
Robert L. Stroud Jr
Olin
Sorenson
Cedar Rapids
Janniece Kanellis
Third Ave
St. Luke’s Hospital
Kevin Nelson
Deer View Road
St. Luke’s
Nelson
Wind energy in Linn County faces mixed prospects
Linn supervisors discussed wind generation with county engineer Jerry Nelson and a wind energy supplier. Nelson cautioned that benefits may not outweigh drawbacks, noting cost about 40000 dollars per unit with break even around five years, depending on demand and reliability, and they seek more information and grants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linn County
Linn
Jerry Nelson
Nelson
Gazette
Retired Senior Volunteers council elects new officers for 1984
The Retired Senior Volunteer Program advisory council elected officers for 1984. Jack Haveman of Marion is chairman, Carol Stalberger is vice president, and Betty Jenkins is secretary. RSVP is a community service program co sponsored by ACTION and the Linn County Council on Aging. It welcomes anyone aged 60 or older who is retired or semi retired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carol Stalberger
Betty Jenkins
RSVP
Action
Linn County Council On Aging
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Andrew
Norma J. Edmonds
F Ave
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10Th Street
Senior Volunteers Council
Jack Haveman
McGowan Blvd
Lindale Mall
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First Avenue N.E
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Iowa City
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