Rising child abuse rates spurred by awareness and poverty in Iowa
Iowa DHS reports a 43 percent rise in confirmed child abuse cases in 21 Eastern Iowa counties for January–June 1983 versus the same period in 1982, with 2,709 complaints and 728 substantiations. Officials cite economic hardship and increased reporting as factors, noting eight confirmed child deaths and ongoing investigations.
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Iowa
Iowa Department of Human Services
DHS
Allamakee
Benton
Cedar
Fayette
Jones
Scott
Buchanan
Delaware
Keokuk
Tama
Washington
James Hennessey
Department of Human Services
Hennessey
Black Hawk
Clayton
Clinton
Dubuque
Johnson
Linn
Muscatine
Poweshiek
Winneshire
Cedar Rapids firefighters reach tentative contract with city
The city and Local 11 of the IAFF reached a tentative pact after police approved their agreement. The deal includes 2 percent raises on July 1 and Jan 1, a sick leave cap, and different starting and top pay for police and firefighters. Union members vote on the contract Monday and Tuesday at the VFW.
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Dick Hogan
Cedar Rapids
Local 11
International Association of Firefighters
James H. Miller
VFW
Second Ave
Steve Munzenmaier
Peter Feuille
Federal
City weighs returning two one way streets to two way traffic
City council expected within 30 days to decide whether Center Point and Oakland roads NE stay one way or become two way. Six speakers at a hearing supported two way. one raised cost concerns with budgets tight. Price options range from 158000 to 1.25 million with safety tradeoffs noted by traffic engineer Mel Meyer.
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Dick Hogan
Center Point
Oakland Roads
Wayne Murdock
Public Improvements
Murdock
Meg Schneider
Oakland Road
Bill Denny
Oakland
Mel Meyer
Meyer
Familiar voice takes subtle jab at airport terminal concerns
Lester Petrak told Cedar Rapids City Council that worries raised by a city committee echo his earlier criticisms about the new airport terminal design. He noted the terminal may be crowded at opening and walking distances from parking to boarding are a concern. The panel urged review as Airport Commission weighs more consultants. A special Airport Commission meeting is set for Friday at 3 p.m. to discuss the committee’s findings.
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Lester Petrak
Cedar Rapids
Petrak
Airport Commission
Assistant Cedar Rapids Fire Chief Resigns After 24 Years
Cedar Rapids Fire Chief James H. Usher resigns effective Feb 3 after 24 years with the department. He will join Hawkeye Fire Consultants to train insurance personnel and advise on fire safety. City Council promoted four officers: Phillip C. Bode to assistant chief, Frank D. Gardner to chief training officer, Charles E. Peterson to captain, and Kevin F. Sterenchuk to lieutenant.
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Cedar Rapids
James H. Usher
Usher
Hawkeye Fire Consultants
Phillip C. Bode
Frank D. Gardner
Charles E. Peterson
Kevin F. Sterenchuk
Cox Seeks Double Hike in Cedar Rapids Cable Fees
Cox Cable of Cedar Rapids asks City Council to raise the basic installation fee from 12.50 to 25 effective March 1, arguing costs around 35. Public Improvements Commissioner Wayne Murdock supports a 20 increase as fair after reviewing comparable fees. the second request follows an earlier 62 day gap from a Nov 30 letter.
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Cox Cable of
Cedar Rapids Inc
Cox
Wayne Murdock
Murdock
C. R. man faces two burglary counts
Mark A. Carlton, 18, of 1006 Pawnee Drive NW, arrested after police found him inside Don's Conoco on Mount Vernon Road SE during a burglary alarm before 1 a.m. He faces second degree burglary, attempted burglary, and possession of hashish. He was released on own recognizance after appearing in Linn District Court.
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Mark A. Carlton
Pawnee Drive
Carlton
Don’s Conoco
Mount Vernon Road
Roof Oil Co
Eighth Ave. SE
Linn District Court
Linn County
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