Panel to Iowa City hire full-time attorney
A local lawyers committee appointed by Mayor John McDonald recommends the city hire a full-time attorney rather than the current part-time post. The panel, chair Mary Neuhauser, cites the need to attract a larger pool of applicants and better legal services, proposing a salary of 45000 to 50000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Ann Mittman
Johnson County
John McDonald
Robert Jansen
Mary Neuhauser
Neuhauser
Michael Green
John Hayek
Jean Bartley
John Seward
Nancy Hauserman
Marion Neeley
McDonald
Hayek
Linn County Fair board accused of two Iowa law breaches
DES MOINES State Auditor finds Linn County Fair Association violated two Iowa laws by authorizing a $250 payment to its treasurer in the year ending Sept 30 1984. The Linn County Fair in Central City was involved and the audit outlines the inappropriate transfer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jansen
Linn County Fair Board
Gazette
Des Moines Bureau
DES Moines
Linn County Fair Association
Iowa
State Auditor’s Office
the Fair Association
Linn County
Central City
Richard Johnson
Norris TV and Appliance
George Norris
Burglary at Nelson residence yields firearms loss
Police report says entry was gained by prying an interior door on the porch at 810 25th St. NE. Two rifles and three shotguns were stolen along with over 935 dollars in property between 6 30 p.m. and 12 40 a.m. The outside porch door was unlocked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeffrey L. Nelson
25Th St. NE
Volunteer opportunities seek helpers across local groups
Multiple organizations list volunteer needs including elderly home visits, Saturday bowling scorekeeping, Friendsmobile assistance, crisis line weekend volunteers, mail reading for a blind couple, Big Brothers Big Sisters mentors, YWCA handicap youth program, Kirkwood Right to Read tutors, financial counselors, Lekotek toy designers, grocery trips for elderly, and Leaders In Volunteerism outreach. Contact names and numbers provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liz
Council On Aging
United Cerebral Palsy
Marcie Hosch
Friendsmobile
Margaret Bradow
Foundation 2
Citizens For Community Improvement
Southwest Side
Cedar Rapids
Call Kent
Big Brothers
Big Sisters
YWCA
Terra Fitzpatrick
Kirkwood
Family Service Agency
Scott Shook
Claudia Wolfe
Aldi store eyed for Iowa City
W A Gay & Co seeks rezoning of a 1.7 acre parcel on South Gilbert Street to CC-2 to allow a warehouse style Aldi grocery. City planning staff endorse the change citing Gilbert Street access for heavy traffic. Charles Gay said construction hinges on the rezoning decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson County Bureau
Iowa City
Gilbert Street
W.A. Gay & Co
Gay Locker Co
Waterfront Drive
Charles Gay
City Briefs Show Variety of Local Ads and Events
A compendium of community notices lists events and offers across Las Vegas area venues from February activities at Kirkwood to Flower Shop specials and dental services. Advertisers include Czech Cottage Czech Garnet jewelry sale and Peck's Flower Shop with discounted plants. Local businesses promote dining offers, hearing aids, insurance plans, and jewelry services with contact numbers.
Linn County and Cedar Rapids Officials Schedule Meetings
Linn County supervisors canvass North Linn election at the admin building with a follow up work session. Cedar Rapids Airport Commission holds a regular meeting in the terminal board room. Several city and county panels meet through the afternoon and evening at various locations. Music events include an Iowa Honor Choir at Clapp Hall and Cedar Rapids Symphony at the Paramount.
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Linn County Supervisors
North Linn
Cedar Rapids
Washington High School
Hiawatha Water Board
Iowa
Clapp Recital Hall
U of I. Free
Cedar Rapids Symphony
Symphony
Paramount Theatre
Sinclair Auditorium
Coe
Movies Theater Times
Belle Plaine man must pay damages in Dysart collision case
A Benton County jury ruled John Gates of Belle Plaine pay Gerald and Lorraine West of Dysart 17,500 for negligence in the Sept 29, 1981 crash five miles southwest of Garrison, while the Wests won 25,000 against Gates. The verdict awarded 5,000 to Lorraine Vest and 2,500 for property damages with court costs split 60 40 against Gates.
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Vinton
Benton County
Belle Plaine
Dysart
John Gates
Gerald
Lorraine West
Wests
Gates
Gerald West
Garrison
Gerald Vest
Lorraine Vest
Bid to buy Des Moines Register could be chosen Thursday
David Kruidenier, chairman of the Des Moines Register and Tribune Co., travels to New York to review bids with the firm’s adviser as directors weigh offers after a November 112 million buyout bid. Several directors say more time may be needed. Prominent newspaper groups have shown interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DES Moines
Des Moines Register and Tribune Co
David Kruidenier
Des Moines Sunday Register
New York
Company
Iowa City man faces multiple theft charges in varied vehicle thefts
William J. Lockray, 28, of Iowa City, faces additional theft charges tied to the thefts of a pickup truck and a Jeep. Earlier he was charged with theft of an Italian sports car and a Chevrolet pickup. He remains jailed on 42,500 bond amid related charges including parole violation and fraudulent vehicle registrations. A Feb. 4 preliminary hearing is set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson County
Iowa City
William J. Lockray
Lockray
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Ames
Davenport
Council Bluffs
Sioux City
Fair Association
Martin
Norris
L.I.V
Edie Liotis
Aldi
Las Vegas
Union Plaza
Universal Travel
Adv
16Th Avenue
C” Street S.W
Czech Village
Lindale Mall
Indian Creek
Peck’s Flower Shop
Blairs Ferry
Edgewood N.E
Siebke Hoyt
Downtown
Westdale
Teamsters Hall
St. S.W
Olderog
31St Avenue
Michael Walker
DDS
1St Avenue
Call Insurance Network of Iowa Inc
Siegel’s
3Rd Ave
Dental East
Collins Rd
N.E
Don Spaight
Ford
Peck’s
St. George
Beltone
Lois McMurrin
Pierson’s Florists
Blue Cross
Blue Shield
Farm Bureau
Munity School Board
Linn County Board of Health
Linn County Health Department
Center Point Road
Kodak
Seventh Avenue
Marion
Hall
Uta
Spectrum
High Point
Sccu-Pac
Scotchgard
Saxony
Cedar Rapids, IA
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