Cedar Rapids notes driver hits pedestrian and burglaries ongoing
Doug Grulkey, 29, of Hiawatha, was struck by a car in the 1500 block of First Avenue SE Monday night and remains in stable condition after transfer to University of Iowa Hospitals. Police say John Opperman, 26, was driving the car. no charges filed. Three burglaries reported on Falbrook Drive NE and Memorial Drive SE with jewelry and a diamond ring stolen totaling about 3700 dollars. Kirkwood Community College lists multiple driving, CPR, and first aid courses with dates in February and March, along with registration details. El Kahir Temple elected officers at its annual meeting. Jackie Lamb of Effigy Mounds National Monument to retire after 30 years. Beverly Siglin named replacement. Notables: Lloyd Bridges 73, John J. O Connor 66, Margaret O'Brien 49, Charo 35.
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Doug Grulkey
Emmons St
Hiawatha
First Avenue SE
University of Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Gruskey
John Opperman
C Ave
Falbrook Drive
Gloria Langenfeld
Falbrook Dr NE
John Carver
Falbrook Dr
Carver
Barrie Ernst
Memorial Dr. SE
Marquette
Jacquelyn
Jackie” Lamb
McGregor
Effigy Mounds National Monument
the Monument
Lamb
National Park Service
Chicago
Kenny
Beverly Siglin
Great Sand Dunes National Monument
Colorado
Panel pushes for education program in juvenile facilities
Linn County Youth Facilities advisory committee opposes Gov Branstads plan to shift education funding from the state to local districts. The change could cut about 850000 in state savings but harm day programs at the Youth Shelter in Cedar Rapids and the Marion Detention Center, affecting roughly 550 youths annually.
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Branstad
Wazenesia
Linn County
Bill McCarty
10Th St. NW
Terry Branstad
Marion
Grant Wood Area Educational Agency
McCarty
Linn County Supervisors
Grant Wood Area Education Agency Board of Directors
Legislators to Hold Forum Saturday at Educational Services Center
The second legislative forum of the season is set for Saturday at 10 30 a m at the Educational Services Center 346 Second Ave SW Area legislators will share views on the current session and take questions from the audience Sponsors include the League of Women Voters Junior League AAUW and United Way
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Legislative Forum
Educational Services Center
Second Ave
Sponsors
Forum
The
United Way
Linn County tax hearing set for February fourth
A Feb 4 trial date was set by Linn District Court to decide if a permanent injunction should block the 1 cent local option sales tax in five Linn County towns. A temporary injunction hearing was held last week as six towns, five suing, seek to halt the tax before it begins. Bertram did not join the suit due to no retail businesses, raising concerns about cross-town shopping shifts.
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Linn
Linn County
Cedar Rapids
Bertram
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Iowa
Grulkey
Kirkwood Community College
Kirkwood
Red Cross
Johnson Hall
el Kahir
Aaonms
Vilas
Sid'’ Morris
John Ketelsen
Rabban
Frank Mead
George Little
Shannon Murchison
George Chmelicek
Gordon Freeburg
Lloyd Bridges
New York
John J. O’connor
Margaret O’brien
Charo
Ades
Lindale Mall
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