Cedar Rapids considers snow emergency routes next winter
Cedar Rapids Public Improvements Commissioner Richard Phillips plans snow emergency routes to clear main arteries first during snow events. The measure would empower towing and fines for vehicles blocking designated streets, with rules on tire equipment and enforcement. Phillips notes downtown routes could speed plowing and reduce congestion, while calendar parking is rejected as impractical.
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Cedar Rapids
Richard Phillips
Phillips
Marion
Linn County seeks courthouse compromise to avoid rotunda closure
County officials urge state fire marshal to approve a plan costing under 60 thousand dollars to install a basement fire door and evacuation procedures rather than enclose the rotunda or add a new stairwell. The proposal follows an inspection that found fire safety gaps in the courthouse and aims to keep public access operational while addressing exit route risks.
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Linn County
Reynold Hentges
Wilbur Johnson
Des Moines
Johnson
the Gazette
Hentges
Joe Rinas
Gary Bowser
Robert W. Johnson
Rinas
Iowan McDonald Reappointed Contests Committee Head
John McDonald of Dallas Center Iowa is reappointed chairman of the Contests Committee for the 1980 Republican National Convention in Detroit. The Dallas Center lawyer and former Iowa GOP chairman chaired the panel in 1976 Kansas City. The committee settles delegate seating disputes and verifies credentials.
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Washington
Iowa
John McDonald
Detroit
Bill Brock
McDonald
Dallas Center
Kansas City
Waterloo distributor sues Hamm and Olympia for 2.5 million
Levi Distributing Co of Waterloo files two suits in Cedar Rapids against Theodore Hamm brewing of St. Paul and Olympia of Olympia Wash. Levi seeks 1 million for breach of contract and 1.5 million for alleged antitrust violation over Hamm’s takeover by Olympia in 1975.
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Waterloo Beer
U.S
Cedar Rapids
Levi Distributing Co
Theodore Hamm Brewing Company
St. Paul
Olympia Beer Firm
Olympia, Wash
Waterloo Company
Levi
Hamm
Waterloo
Olympia
Woman charged with burglary and assault after Ernie's Conoco incident
LaRee C. Minor aged 21 was arrested around 2:20 a.m. after police responding to a burglary in progress at Ernie's Conoco on Sixth Street SW found a person scaling a fence nearby. She attempted to flee, was apprehended, and cigarettes and oil cans were recovered. While booked, she allegedly struck an officer, leading to an assault charge. Minor was held in Linn County Jail.
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LaRee C. Minor
Ernie
Conoco
Sixth St
Minor
Linn County
Fire blames children for Southeast side apartment blaze
A Wednesday night fire at 1651 34th St SE, caused by children playing with matches, was detected at 9 08 p m. Damage stayed to a mattress and clothing. Cindy Blessing received Red Cross aid from the Grant Wood Chapter.
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Cindy Blessing
34Th St. SE
Grant Wood Chapter
The
American Red Cross
Blessing
Burglary Charge Filed in Linn County Case
Phillip J. Murray, 24, of 123 15th St. NE, held in Linn County Jail on a second degree burglary charge after his arrest near noon Wednesday at the home of Gerald Kelly, 209 16th St. NE. Kelly reported clothing missing Tuesday, and Murray’s arrest ties to that theft, police said.
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Phillip J. Murray
15Th St. NE
Linn County
Gerald Kelly
16Th St. NE
Kelly
Murray
Fire investigated at St Patrick's School locker room blaze
The Fire Department's fire prevention bureau investigates a 3 p.m. Wednesday blaze at St Patrick's School 509 A Ave NW. The fire started in the girls locker room, confined to a shower curtain and dressing stand. Smoke stayed in the shower room and toilet area. Classes were nearly over. no injuries reported.
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St. Patrick's School
A Ave. NW
Two Men Held After Cedar Rapids Week's Second Shooting
Police in Cedar Rapids hold Edgar Gibson 25 and Edward Browning 26 at Linn County Jail after a Wednesday shooting wounded none. Both face attempted murder charges from the 1419 Fifth Ave SE incident while Tuesday's L and H Lounge shooting left two in Mercy Hospital ICU, including Ernest Gibson 41 in critical condition and William Gibson 27 in fair condition. Benjamin Willie Love 34 is jailed on two counts of attempted murder related to the L and H incident as investigators pursue motive.
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Linn County
Cedar Rapids
Edgar Gibson
C St
Edward L. Browning
12Th St
Troy Perkins
First Ave
Perkins
Fifth Ave
Gibson
Browning
L and H
12Th Ave. SE
Mercy Hospital
Ernest L. Gibson
38Th St. SE
William E. Gibson
North Towne Lane NE
William Gibson
Benjamin Willie Love
J Ave
Police called to three taverns during evening
Police reported three tavern disturbances Wednesday night in Linn County. Timothy Malone, 23, Marion, and Michael Matthews, 27, both in custody after the Aquarium Lounge incident. Douthit, Blackcloud, and Cartano connected to injuries and theft at Side Track Lounge and 420 Club with Blackcloud charged with assault on officers.
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Linn County
Timothy L. Malone
27Th St
Marion
Michael D. Matthews
Fifth Ave. SE
Aquarium
Sixth St
Matthews
Malone
Fourth St
Larry Douthit
Deerwood St
Douthit
Marilyn Blackcloud
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Linn
Iowan
C.R. Today Brewers
Bill Malloy
Diamond Store
Malloy Jewelers
Second Ave. SE
Bachman
Mark Lindale Mall
Angel Flight & Lee
Sixth St. SE
Irma Cartano
B Ave. NE
Fifth St. SE
Blackcloud
Cartano
Cedar Falls
Davenport
Maquoketa
Ames
Belmond
Fairfield
Fort Dodge
Mason City
Jewele
Third Ave
Boyson'’S
Bruce and
Robert Boyson
John Deere
John Deere Insurance
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