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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1983
Page
8
A welding torch touched off a fire that gutted a convertible and the garage at 3736 Rogers Road NW Monday shortly before noon. The blaze damaged the structure and vehicle but no injuries were reported.
Cedar Rapids woman Carol Engle 25 is acquitted on interference with official acts and public intoxication charges after a misstated location in the complaint. The judge ruled the error required acquittal though the state argued violations occurred on 37th Street NE.
The three year Housing Assistance Plan estimates 11 percent of Cedar Rapids housing is substandard with 4 percent of that unrecoverable by repair. The plan, required for HUD funds, uses 1980 census data to assess needs for rehabilitation rent subsidies and new housing while outlining goals for 294 rehab jobs, 219 owner occupied and 75 rental improvements, 20 new rental homes, and 240 rental subsidies. The City Council will discuss the plan at today's informal meeting.
The city’s plan to remodel 11 290 square feet of the east wing at $7 06 per square foot for 21 years faces a stalemate over space fees delaying FAA selection for a flight service station. Airport Director Roy Jameson warns the bid may be bye due to other cities offering better money.
Cedar Rapids viewers back Camp Courageous with a two week Cox Cable promotion that pledged a two dollar donation for new subscribers or service increases. The campaign has raised about three thousand four hundred ninety eight dollars and supports Iowans at Camp Courageous located near Monticello along the Maquoketa River.
Rebecca L Benson 20 of 1430 E Ave NE was acquitted in Linn District Court First Avenue division of a city indecent behavior charge tied to a June 23 incident at The Pink Elephant Lounge 1006 Third St SE. Co-defendants Miller Krause faced pending or completed actions. Benson’s state charge was dismissed to avoid double jeopardy.
Cedar Rapids Washington High School hosts the 1983 Eastern Iowa Science and Engineering Fair for seventh through twelfth graders. Entries cover biological and physical sciences with junior and senior divisions, judged by local professionals. Two senior exhibitors win expense paid trips to the International fair in Albuquerque, N M, next May.
Dr. James Boddicker joined Linn County Health Board bringing a fresh perspective and led a successful motion to ban smoking at meetings. The 2-1 vote with Jim Doyle opposing reflected board dynamics as Krivo supported after justification. Huber chairs the board with Krivo and Schultschik as officers.
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