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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1981

Page

8

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.

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.

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.

Melrose Robert Ray Iowa

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