Bridge closure urged after defect found in Bridgesteel member
The U S Highway Administration and a consultant recommend closing the Wisconsin bridge after tests show a cracked Bridgesteel member. U S Steel confirmed severe defects likely require major repairs and at least a year of closure. The bridge opened November 14, 1974, at a $4 million cost and may have a 50 to 75 year life.
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U.S. Highway Administration
U.S. Steel Co
Jackson
U.S. Steel
Wisconsin
Marquette
Lansing
West Channel
John Nagel
Larry Lee
Elkader
General Assembly Edges Toward Budget Crunch in Iowa
Iowa legislators opened the 69th General Assembly facing a looming budget gap as Gov. Ray forecasts 4.6 percent cuts will suffice. Rankin's figures suggest an additional 14 million must be cut, with agencies seeking 2.2 to 2.3 billion for the next two fiscal years. Budget talks, local option tax bills, and inheritance tax changes dominate opening week debates.
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Des Moines
Iowa
69Th General Assembly
Robert D. Ray
Gerry Rankin
General Assembly
Appropriations
Ray
House
James Johnson
Elma
Johnson
Riceville
Larry Dinger
del Stromer
Garner
Robert M.L. Johnson
Cedar Rapids
Senate
Gary Baugher
Ankeny
George Swearingen
R-Sigourney
Bert Priebe
D-Algona
Reagen
DSS
Iowa House
Probation Officers Win Half a Battle in Salary Talks
Six district juvenile probation officers won a partial victory as the Juvenile Probation Committee set a 10 percent pay increase phased in July 1. The package, comparable to Linn County social workers, raises total salaries to 331,094 from 293,297 for 15 officers and two supervisors.
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Sixth Judicial District
Linn County
Jones, Linn
Johnson
Iowa
Tama
Benton
Paul Nelson
L. Vern Robinson
Robinson
Johnson County
al Wickes
Jones
Brent Harstad
Boards of Supervisors
Code of Iowa
August Hansell Jr
Linn County Board of Supervisors
Jefferson Lines revises Cedar Rapids area bus service
Jefferson Lines Inc implements a service betterment on January 6 canceling the morning Cedar Rapids route and adding an early evening run from southeastern Minnesota. Affected communities include Charles City Waverly Cedar Falls Vinton and Waterloo with Vinton losing morning service. The new schedule provides connections to Davenport Iowa City Chicago and other eastern cities while preserving two daily afternoon and evening trips for smaller towns.
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Jefferson Lines Inc
Cedar Rapids Area
Cedar Rapids
Charles City
Waverly
Cedar Falls
Vinton
Waterloo
Minnesota
Davenport
Iowa City
Chicago
Jefferson
al Koerber
Birth days for Ken Rush and Darrel Porter
Diplomat Kenneth Rush is 71 and baseball catcher Darrel Porter is 29. Local notes list ages in today’s birthday section.
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Kenneth Rush
Darrel Porter
Title 19 programs suspended for June
Iowa will suspend optional Title 19 medical services for 30 days starting June 1 as part of budget cuts. The move saves about 600 thousand dollars, with the Department of Social Services awaiting further budget changes from Gov. Ray and the Legislature.
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Des Moines
Iowa
State Social Services Council
Department of Social Services
DSS
Michael Reagen
Robert Ray
Tauke to Speak at Cedar Rapids Chamber Meal Jan 27
Congressman Tom Tauke will address the 62nd annual Cedar Rapids Marion Area Chamber of Commerce meeting at Stouffer's Five Seasons Hotel. Reservations nearing 200. tickets must be bought by Jan 23 with mail or pickup options. Two Community Recognition awards to be announced. service plaques issued to Thomas Redford and retiring board members.
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Tauke
Tom Tauke
Riowa
Cedar Rapids-Marion Area
Robert Kazimour
Chamber
Stouffer's Five Seasons Hotel
Kazimour
Cedar Rapids-Marion
Thomas Redford
F. James Bradley
John L. Donnelly
Donald R. Ebinger
Wayne P. Engle
Sam S. Johnson Sr
Unemployment Drops in Cedar Rapids Area in November
The Cedar Rapids area jobless rate falls from 5.9 percent in October to 5.8 percent in November, with 100 fewer unemployed at 5,200. Seasonal retail work largely drives the decline, while Linn County shows a 2.5 percent rate and Iowa 4.5 percent. Manufacturing in Linn County is down 2,800 from last year, non manufacturing down 1,100, and government employees total 10,800, up 900 from November 1979.
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Cedar Rapids Area
Job Service of
Iowa
Linn County
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Icomnme
Ken Sullivan
Rv Vanessa Shelton
Aanten Aigusts
Jefferson Lines
C.R
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Gazette
Third Ave SE
Associated Press
al AP
David L. Brockway
M.A
Joan Brunius
Tommy Tucker
Cash & Cart
Pierson
Flowershop and Greenhouses, Inc
Ellis Blvd
SONY
Marion
7Th Ave
Vlcko
Sele
Center Pt. Rd
3Rd Ave
10Th St
Popeye the Sailorman
Lindale Mall
Popeye
Lindale
1St Ave
Ceda
Rapids
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