New Linn County Auditor Linda Langenberg vows to restore public confidence
Linda Langenberg sworn in January 2 as Linn County auditor, replacing Merle Kopel. She plans budget cuts in elections, staff reorganization, and policy changes to improve efficiency and public service, while seeking reforms in state election law. She will hire a new chief deputy, shift duties, and push for broader petition signatures for special elections.
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Dick Hogan
New Linn County
Linda Langenberg
Langenberg
Merle Kopel
Kopel
Linn County
Gary Rogers
Cedar Rapids
Marion
6Th Judicial District Auditors Association
Rogers
Iowa
County Association of Auditors
L.W. Ward
William Eads
King commemoration to feature Illinois congressman
U S Rep Charles Hayes formerly international vice president of the UFCW will speak at the Cedar Rapids UFCW Local P-3 MLK birthday observance. The event Sunday at 7 p.m. funds will support college scholarships for two Local P-3 children. Hayes represents Illinois 1st District and has led labor equality and black worker advancement efforts.
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U.S
Charles Hayes
D-Nl
United Food and Commercial Workers Union
Cedar Rapids
Martin Luther King Jr
UFCW
P-3
14Th Ave
Hayes
Black Labor Leaders of
Chicago
Coalition of
Black Trade Unionists
Afl-Cio
Washington
Congress
Decision by Newton Fairway will cost handicapped jobs
A Newton bottle and can redemption center that trains and employs handicapped workers will close on January 15. Fareway Store Inc. chose not to honor a local agreement allocating redemption business, forcing the center to shut and risking six jobs for handicapped workers and threats to 16 other positions.
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Newton Fairway
Newton
Iowa
Fareway Store Inc
Redemption Center
Fareway
Green light for Interstate link near Fort Dodge
After 18 years of legal wrangling the 11.2 mile four lane extension of U S Highway 20 near Fort Dodge Iowa advances this year The project in Hamilton and Webster counties is estimated at 1 861 696 dollars with DOT spokesman Gene Mills optimistic about a two year completion.
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Fort Dodge, Iowa
Fort Dodge
Hamilton
Webster
Gene Mills
Iowa
Burglary Cases Across Linn County Highlight Thefts and Arrests
A local garage break in at Bernard Mason’s home saw 21 mink pelts 29 raccoon pelts and four red fox pelts stolen valued at 1310 after a padlock was cut. In another incident Spencer Blakey 22 was arrested in the 600 block of Third Avenue SE on multiple charges while a separate high school burglary led to the arrest of Jack Woods 30 and Everett Casebolt 21 with Woods facing additional charges.
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Bernard Mason
Ninth St NW
Mason
Spencer Tyrone Blakey
10Th St
Third Avenue SE
Blakey
Linn County
Alburnett
Linn County Sheriff's
Lynn Johnson
Jack Lee Woods
Fourth St. NW
Everett Leon Casebolt
Central City
Woods
Johnson
Casebolt
Chris Allen Clarke
Springville
Marion Boulevard
Gene Laverne Dee
41St St
First Avenue
19Th Street
Andy Charles Severide
Ellis Blvd
Highway 149
Edgewood Road
Douglas Carl Schott
Seventh St
C Avenue NE
Marion Briefs: Farmers State Bank Drive-up Open Today
Farmers State Bank opens the Collins Road Square Drive-up near Ardans with hours 8 to 5, and lobby hours 9 to 5. Advertisement urges readers to place notices in the Marion Briefs via phone numbers listed.
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Farmers State Bank
Collins Road Square
Ardans
Marion
Twelve charged with drunk driving in Linn County
Twelve motorists were arrested and charged with drunk driving in Linn County late Saturday into Sunday. Several suspects face additional offenses including improper use of lanes speeding and driving while license under suspension. Names ages and addresses span Springfield Lisbon Alburnett and surrounding areas with various additional violations listed.
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Linn County
James Eugene Sinnen
Ellis Blvd
13Th Street
Kenneth Earl Sauer
Lisbon
Jeffrey James Risk
Park Towne
Old Marion Road
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Illinois
Harold Washington
Rep
Bob Mather
Department of Correctional Services
Robert Kazimour
Norwood Drive
Jeffrey Ray Suttles
Summer Circle
15Th Street
Philip Elwood Randall
Highway 13
Dennis Wayne Malloy
Second St
C St
Dennis Lee Grove
Carroll Drive
Third Avenue
William John Kuehl
Ashley Reed
Sewell
Armstrong
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