Iowa City couple fights Hawkeye CableVision over delay
Century-old Norton farmhouse near Napoleon Park seeks Hawkeye CableVision service as the company cites high costs. The Nortons say ads promised service for all April 1979 homes and threaten court action if their residence remains unserved by the April 1982 deadline. They accuse the firm of fraud and demand a clear estimate to extend the line to their property.
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Hawkeye CableVision
Southgate Ave
Iowa City
Bill Norton
Napoleon Park
Sand Road
Cable Commission
Norton
Iowa River
Cable Company
Linda Norton
U.S
Hawkeye
County Cable Ordinance Aims for Fair Franchise Rules
Johnson County officials draft a thorough cable ordinance to balance fair treatment of cable companies with duties to residents in unincorporated areas. It outlines grievance dispute resolution and public access requirements while noting rural towns may need their own rules. Expansion depends on final draft and feasibility.
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White
Commission
Board of Supervisors
Johnson County
Blough
Hawkeye CableVision
North Liberty
River Heights
Iowa City
Sunrise
Indian Lookout
Tiffin
Hills
Melrose flood auction to aid flood victims
Melrose hosts a Sunday auction to raise funds for residents widowed by flash flooding from the July Fourth weekend. Gov. Robert Ray donated an Iowa seal ashtray among auction items. several more items came from local residents and merchants as six homes were destroyed or heavily damaged and downtown streets faced up to eight feet of water. A hog roast and auction begin at noon as southern Iowa residents attend the fundraiser.
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Melrose
Robert Ray
Iowa
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