Cedar Rapids Arson Cases Decline While Arrests Rise
City data show 44 arson cases in 1980 down from 50 in 1979 with 11 adults and 10 juveniles arrested. Property loss climbed to 244275 dollars from 97750. The clearance rate reached 47 percent, vs 30 percent in 1979. Local officials credit long standing detective effort for faster arson work.
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Cedar Rapids
Floyd Bergen
Public Safety
Bergen
Frank Engrav
Roland Achey
Roundup of arrests fires and local notices
Lucious C Prince 35 of 2046 North Towne Lane NE was arrested on two warrants for delivery of controlled substances. He was held overnight in Linn County Jail then released on own recognizance. FMC Toastmasters new officers were installed with Gary Clark as president. ADM Corn Sweeteners and Teamsters Local 238 held talks with a mediator while 180 workers strike. Missing wedding ring was recovered by Cynthia Newman of 7006 Kent Drive NE. Burglars hit several Cedar Rapids homes stealing valuables. losses cited. A break in at Chuck O Brien’s apartment occurred. burglar cut a door glass and fled with wallet and checks. Tools stolen from Nelson Electric trailer. losses over 300. Tama voters weigh recreation levy to fund youth programs. Independence fire damages living room. $500 damage. Thought for today by Ernest Hemingway.
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Lucious C. Prince
North Towne Lane
Prince
Linn
ADM Corn Sweeteners
Teamsters Local 238
ADM
Cedar Rapids
Chuck O'Brien
Second Ave
O’brien
O'Brien
Linn County Deputy Mileage Debate Sparks Budget Clash
Linn County Supervisor Joe Rinas challenges Sheriff Sawyer's report on mileage reimbursements for civil deputies. He says deputy paid 10 691.41 in mileage from 6 682.37 spent, creating profit and undermining overtime pay. The dispute covers leasing vs buying cars and potential shifts to cover longer hours.
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Dave Rasdal
Kurt Rogabn
Linn
Joe Rinas
Donald
Buzz” Sawyer
Rinas
Sawyer
Iowa
Linn County
Darold Smith
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C.R
Dick Hogan
City Hall
Engrav
Tchey
Fifth Ave. SE
Gary Clark
Bowe Court
FMC Toastmasters
Carol Phelps
Dick Arensdorf
Roger Campbell
Yvonne Gemaehlick
Forrest Parker
Cynthia Newman
Kent Drive
Newman
Lindale Mall
Rockwell Collins
Rod L. Reinartson
Higley Ave
Robert Griswold
Windsor Drive
Steven Stone
J Ave
Nelson Electric
Second St. SE
21St Ave
Tama
South Tama
Revae Gabriel
Independence
Ronald Wildebour
Charles Conklin
Ernest Hemingway
Tehran
U.N
Kurt Waldheim
Ine Cou
Balko’s
Balko’s Mon
Zenith Slack & White
T.V
Ati
Petry
Balko
Ls Rockers
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