City opens Ground Transportation Center Jan 23 with changed bus pickups
Cedar Rapids Transit warns riders to use the new Ground Transportation Center as their transfer point starting January 23. Some downtown pickup locations shift to new routes including Kenwood Route 3, Marion routes, Express 5X, and others while several lines retain unchanged stops. An information booth on Third Street at the Witwer Building will aid riders the first week, with details posted and a new contact number 398-5335.
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Cedar Rapids
GTC
Kenwood
Ellis Park
Third Street
Merchants National Bank
Marion North
Marion South
Oakland Road
Northwood
Center
Witwer
Rotary club elects president and officers
The Marion East Cedar Rapids Rotary Club has elected John Nyquist of Springville as 1984 85 president, taking over July 1. New officers include Duane St John vice president Norb Olson treasurer Joe Butterfield secretary and Jim Ward immediate past president. Board members are Erick Miles Bob Sippel Ray Banowetz Jim Affeldt and Steve Jones. The club meets Tuesday noons at the Sirloin s Brew.
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Marion-East
Cedar Rapids
Sledding Kids Brave Snow Without Sleds at Roosevelt Hill
Cedar Rapids youngster Chad Stoker nine rode a bump on Roosevelt Junior High School hill during a weekend of hard packed snow. Dozens of youngsters sledded without proper gear, making the ride a breezy, risky weekend pastime.
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Chad Stoker
Cedar Rapids
Roosevelt
Chad
Cedar Rapids woman pleads guilty in meat tenderizer assault
Barbara C. Gamble 30 of 1106 15th Ave SW was placed on probation after pleading guilty to assault causing bodily injury for hitting an 8 year old boy with a meat tenderizer a spoon and an exercise device at her home. The case notes counseling and $200 attorney fees.
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Cedar Rapids
Linn
Barbara C. Gamble
15Th Ave
Gamble
Iowa Department of Human Services
Heath
Lee
Beverly Randle Jr
15Th St. SE
Randle
Kay Hanson
Fourth Ave. SE
Henson
Michael Deck
Alford Pleas
Alford
Michael Spain
Sixth Avenue
Marion
James A. Furnish Jr
Tiffin
Department of Correctional Services
Furnish
James DeYoung
al Willis
12Th St. NE
Willis
Marion Briefs Ad Ventry Sparks Local Listings
Short local ads note how to place advertisements in the Marion Briefs with a phone contact and two car starting service numbers listed for readers to use.
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Marion
Gazette
Adv
Bank denies Bode farmer blamed for cattle starvation
A bank official rejected Hum boldt County farmer Warren Wood's claim that First American State Bank froze his assets and forced the death of 167 cattle from starvation and exposure. The bank said it offered help and had a September plan to manage debts, while Deere and Co. officials denied responsibility.
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Bode
Iowa
Humboldt County
Warren Wood
First American State Bank of
Fort Dodge
Joseph Lawler
Wood
Deere and Co
First American State Bank
John Deere Company
Robert Bordwell
Clarion
Lawler
Kurt Wilke
Wilke
Deere
Roy Brune
Brune
Florida
Fort Madison Man Convicted of Kidnapping and Sexual Abuse
Simmie Lee Hardin, 43, was found guilty by a Lee County District Court jury of first degree kidnapping and first degree sexual abuse in the Sept 29 abduction of a 56 year old Fort Madison woman. The three hour deliberation preceded a one week trial. Judge Fahey revoked bond and ordered detention until sentencing. He faces life in prison on both counts.
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Fort Madison
Iowa
Lee County
Simmie Lee Hardin
R. David Fahey
Hardin
Nominating Commission to Fill Judicial Vacancy in 2A
The nominating commission for judicial district 2A will meet in Mason City to consider applicants for the vacancy caused by the death of Judge Ray Clough. Clough, 62, died at a Mason City hospital from a heart ailment on January 2 after five years on the bench.
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Mason City
Iowa
Ray Clough
Clough
Marion committee elects IMPACT officers
Joe Kolosick was elected 1984 chairman of Marion's citizens advisory committee IMPACT. Joy Huston was named vice chairwoman and Jim Chapman secretary. The council appoints ward representatives and high school reps to advise on city projects and budgeting.
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Joe Kolosick
First St
Marion
Impact
Joy Huston
14Th St
Jim Chapman
15Th St
Marion City
Radioactive Waste Rules Considered by Regional Panel
Iowa along with Minnesota Michigan and Indiana debate proposed bylaws of the Midwest Interstate Low Level Radioactive Waste Compact Commission. Public input invited with Jan 27 deadline. Copy requests go to the Iowa Department of Water Air and Waste Management in Des Moines.
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Iowa
Minnesota
Michigan
Indiana
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New Center
City
John Nyquist
Rotary Club
John McIvor
Linn District Court
George D. Henson
11Th St
Jeffrey Ness
Center Point Road
Sherry Shatzer
Third St. NW
Shatzer
Richard Drury
Sixth Ave
Drury
Bode Farmer
Glenn H. Hubbell
the Gazette
3Rd Ave
Ce Sebo
Executive Plaza
1St Ave
Sat
Jefferson High School
20Th St
Lincoln Center
9Th St
18Th Ave
Kiss
Hugh Workshop
Washington High School
Forest Dr
Por, Washington High School
Cpauntet
Kirkwood Bivd
Kirkwood Blvd
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