Iowa Child Abuse Up Sharply in 1983 Eastern Counties
DHS figures show a 43 percent rise in confirmed child abuse cases in 21 Eastern Iowa counties for January to June 1983 versus the same period 1982, with 2,709 complaints and 728 substantiated abuses. Officials cite economic hardship and increased awareness, while noting eight related child deaths and ongoing investigations.
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Iowa
Iowa Department of Human Services
Allamakee
Benton
Cedar
Fayette
Jones
Scott
Buchanan
Delaware
Keokuk
Tama
Washington
DHS
James Hennessey
Department of Human Services
Hennessey
Clayton
Clinton
Dubuque
Johnson
Linn
Muscatine
Poweshiek
Winneshie
Cedar Rapids Firefighters Reach Tentative Pact After Police Deal
City of Cedar Rapids and Local 11 IAFF reached a tentative contract Wednesday after the police agreement, with union members to vote on it Monday and Tuesday at the VFW. The pact includes 2 percent raises on July 1 and Jan. 1, a sick leave cap, and wage scales for police and firefighters, with a fact finder’s bill of about 400 dollars.
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Dick Hogan
City of
Cedar Rapids
Local 11
International Association of Firefighters
James H. Miller
VFW
Second Ave
Steve Munzenmaier
Peter Feuille
Federal
City considers reversing one way on Center Point and Oakland roads
A council hearing reviewed options to convert Oakland and Center Point streets from one way to two way. Three plans were offered plus a no change option, with Alternate B costing about 158000 dollars and projections of increased accidents if two way resumes.
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Dick Hogan
Center Point
Oakland Roads
Wayne Murdock
Murdock
Meg Schneider
Oakland Road
Bill Denny
Oakland
MeMeyer
Meyer
E Avenue
Coe
First Avenue
32Nd Street
Familiar voice hints at missed warning to Cedar Rapids council
Lester Petrak blamed for not being heard on airport terminal design concerns. He noted risks of crowding and long walking distances from parking to boarding. A five member city committee urged review and the Airport Commission planned a Friday meeting at the airport to discuss their findings and a new consultant option.
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Lester Petrak
Cedar Rapids
Petrak
Airport Commission
Cedar Rapids Fire Chief Resigns Promoting Four Replacements
Assistant chief James H. Usher resigns after 24 years with Cedar Rapids Fire Department effective February 3. He will join Hawkeye Fire Consultants to advise insurers and train staff. City Council promotes 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 again seeks doubled basic cable installation fee
Cox Cable of Cedar Rapids Inc. seeks to raise the basic installation charge from 12.50 to 25 dollars starting March 1, arguing costs run about 35 dollars. Public improvements commissioner Murdock backs a 20 dollar rate as a fair rise, noting many residents have had ample time for installation.
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Cox Cable of
Cedar Rapids Inc
Cox
Wayne Murdock
Murdock
C R man facing two burglary charges
Mark A. Carlton, 18, of 1006 Pawnee Drive NW, was arrested early Wednesday after police found him inside Don's Conoco at 2846 Mount Vernon Road SE following a burglar alarm. He faced second degree burglary, attempted burglary, and possession of hashish. An earlier attempt at Roof Oil Co. at 723 Eighth Ave SE was reported. Carlton appeared in Linn District Court and was released on his own recognizance.
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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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