Cedar Rapids Jaycee honors held at Longbranch event
Cedar Rapids Jaycees named Schulte, Jordan, and Swegle boss and distinguished service award winners at their boss's night in Marion. Schulte farm leader from Mount Vernon area joined by awards for active members and new Wyoming chapter formation. Kilberg urged greater citizen involvement and morality in government.
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Cedar Rapids
Marilyn
Richard T. Jordan
Jaycee
Jordan
Kilbourn Photo Products
Jaycees
al Swegle
Gazette
Swegle
All-Iowa Fair Board
George Brunsheen
Leo Roper
Delbert Leverington
Wyoming
D.J. Smith
Keith Erickson
Linn County approves six month funding for Women s Shelter
Linn County Health Center board approves a six month $4130 grant to fund the Women s Emergency Shelter and transfers administration to the YWCA. New board members Robert Mahan and Bonnie Severn begin three year terms. Arlene Dayhoff reappointed. The panel also advances plans for a consolidated county transportation system including a transit coordinator hire by April and shared vehicle fleet funding.
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Linn County Health Center Board
Consolidated County
Robert Mahan
Virgil Andrews
Bonnie Severn
Ed Burrell
Linn County Board of Supervisors
Arlene Dayhoff
YWCA
Health Center, Information and Referral
Health Center Board
Linn County Social Services Board
Roger Boldt
Boldt
Linn County Health Center
Sex bias count upheld at Cedar Rapids motel
A pregnant part time housekeeper was fired for pregnancy at a Cedar Rapids motel. The Cedar Rapids Human Rights Commission awarded $379.50 in back pay, ordered policy changes, and offered rehire if the woman wants her job back.
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Cedar Rapids
Rights Commission
Commission
The Sweet Sixteen Revival in Para De This Sunday
A local event titled The Sweet Sixteen Revival returns to Para De this Sunday. Organizers invite residents to join a community gathering featuring music, food, and activities for families and neighbors.
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Para
Cedar Rapids Firefighters to Charter Local 2607
A ceremony tonight at 7 at the IBEW Hall in Cedar Rapids marks the formation of the Cedar Rapids Airport Professional Fire Fighters Association Local 2607 of the IAFF. Local 2607 will be Iowa’s first specialty unit for crash-fire rescue emergency rescue and law enforcement to join the IAFF. Regional VP Joseph McMahon will present the charter.
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Cedar Rapids
International Association of Fire Fighters
Ibew Hall
Blairs Ferry Road
Iowa
Joseph McMahon
Franciscan Sisters to be Featured on Kuralt Show
The Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration, based in Cedar Rapids with 13 members, will be featured on Charles Kuralt's On the Road. The CBS piece was filmed at LaCrosse Wisconsin headquarters and may air tonight or Friday during 5 30 p m news. Sisters teach at St Joseph's Marion and St Pius X Cedar Rapids. James Watt born 1736 in Scotland.
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Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration
Cedar Rapids
Charles Kuralt
Cbs-Tv
LaCrosse
Wis
Wmt-Tv
CBS
Kuralt
St. Joseph’s School
Marion
St. Pius X School
Two Charged With Drunk Driving in Linn County
Two men were charged with drunk driving in Linn County on Wednesday night. Daniel W. Pitger, 42, of Route 1 Fairfax, was arrested at 9 10 p m on Highway 149. Daryl D. Babcock, 37, Route 1 Mount Vernon, was arrested at 9 38 p m at an unspecified location and charged also with failure to maintain control and leaving the scene.
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Daniel W. Pitger
Route 1
Fairfax
Daryl D. Babcock
Mount Vernon
Linn County Sheriff's Department
Husband charged in Central City beating case
Michael H. Alden 20 of Central City is charged with assault and battery and resisting arrest after the alleged beating of his wife early today. He was held in Linn Jail in lieu of a 3000 dollar bond and slated for arraignment today.
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Michael H. Alden
Central City
Alden
Linn
Harris contract not renewed with Cedar Rapids Symphony
Cedar Rapids Symphony manager Bob Harris will not be offered a new contract next season. He was notified January 4 and will remain as manager with full salary through May 31, planning to work through January. Harris joined in 1975 and highlighted the special concert series with notable conductors and guests.
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Cedar Rapids Symphony
Bob Harris
Harris
Symphony Board
Symphony
Cedar Rapids
Harmony Hawks Barbershop
Arthur Fiedler
Bob McGrath
John Davidson
Davidson
Cedar Rapids Drug Information Center Aids Statewide Requests
Iowa Drug Abuse Information Center at the Cedar Rapids Public Library serves parents, students, teachers, police and counselors with 400 information requests monthly. It houses 3000 books 500 tapes and 50 films while receiving funds from the Iowa Drug Abuse Authority and free materials from the National Institute of Drug Abuse.
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Iowa Drug Abuse Information Center
Cedar Rapids Public Library
Iowa Drug Abuse Authority
National Institute of Drug Abuse
IDAA
Craig Wunderlich
Cedar Rapids
Wunderlich
Bonnie Sibert
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Second Ave
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James Watt
Scotland
Mary Burke Gazette
Center
Kirkwood Community College
Grant Wood Area Education Agency
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KCRG
Heritage Society
Morris
Tee
Lrakel
Mellers
Hilltop House Furniture
Mt. Vernon Rd
Center Point Road
Town & Country Shopping Center
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Ist. Ave
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Mellers Photo
Hilltop House Furniture Store
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Edgewood
Springhouse
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