Linn County judge faces criticism over deferred drunken driving sentences
The Cedar Rapids Gazette reports Iowa officials criticize deferred sentencing in OMVAS cases. Judge Scolaro in Linn County is accused of high rates, with 38 percent of cases receiving deferred sentences, while associates Brady and Harstad show lower percentages. Officials urge reform and plan meetings with judges to address the practice.
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Scolaro
Iowa
Luther. Glanton
Polk County
Sven Sterner
Governor's Highway Safety Office
Sterner
OMVAS
IDOT
Victor Preisser
Judge Scolaro
McCoy
Linn
Lynne Brady
Brent Harstad
Robert Holetz
Iowa Department of Public Safety
the Gazette
Des Moines
Alcohol Safety Action Project For
Preisser
Holetz
Iowa City Sells Downtown Land for Urban Renewal
Downtown Iowa City offers 16 parcels totaling a minimum value of 1.307 million dollars. city officials anticipate bids from developers to build hotels shops and apartment units as part of a larger downtown redevelopment plan. closing bids are due September 15 with completion hoped for in 1979 or 1980. system notes indicate a major pedestrian mall ramps and landscaping planned.
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Paul Graves
Iowa City Council
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City Library
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Graves
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Zuchelli
Hunter and Associates, Inc
Legionnaires Meeting Set for Iowa Convention
DES MOINES The 59th annual American Legion convention of Iowa will be held July 15 17 at Hotel Fort Des Moines Vernon A Walter former deputy director of the Central Intelligence Agency will be the featured speaker Guest speaker will be Lloyd J Berken national American Legion vice commander Special events for the convention pageant include music at Valley High School July 15 at 7 p m and a parade beginning at 7 p m July 16
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American Legion Convention of
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Vernon A. Walter
Certral Intelligence Agency
Lloyd J. Berken
National American Legion
Valley High School
Woman Sues Black Hawk County Sheriff for Sex Discrimination
Karlene Stevens filed a federal lawsuit in Cedar Rapids against Sheriff Wendell Christensen and the Black Hawk County Board of Supervisors seeking 130000 in damages. She alleges she was passed over for deputy positions due to her sex after leading the civil service exam, while male applicants were hired.
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Black Hawk County
Cedar Rapids
Wendell Christensen
County Board of Supervisors
Karlene Stevens
Stevens
Christensen
Immunization Bill Signed By Iowa Governor
Gov. Robert Ray signed a mandatory schoolchildren immunization law covering six diseases and a certificate of need program to curb duplicate health services. The measure creates a five member health facilities council to approve or reject new construction based on feasibility alternatives projected use and construction methods. A separate bill allows suspension of liquor licenses for bad checks and allows state stores to accept checks from Class C licensees.
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Des Moines
Robert Ray
Ray
Iowa Beer and Liquor Control Department
Iowa
Chiropractors
Readers Open Forum sports note prompts lively Sunday chatter
In the Sundays Gazette sports section readers weigh in on recent games and moments. Contributors share opinions about players teams and standout performances sparking debate and local engagement.
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Cedar Rapids Gazette rates and publication note
The Cedar Rapids Gazette details subscription rates by carrier and mail for its Afternoon Edition and weekend issues. It lists 7 issues weekly and annual costs, notes location at 500 Third Ave SE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52406, and states no mail subscriptions in areas with Gazette carrier service.
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Cedar Rapids
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Council Passes Vision Ordinance
The city council approved first reading of an ordinance requiring clear vision for drivers. It mirrors state law but allows city police to issue tickets, increasing city revenue. The rule bans driving with obstructed windshields or windows unless side mirrors provide an unobstructed 200 foot rear view.
Sewer Work Set In Kirkwood Estates
Dave Schmitt Construction Co. submitted the lowest bid of 33954 for a sanitary sewer project in the Kirkwood estates area beneath Miller avenue SW east of Kirkwood boulevard. The estimate stood at 31526 with Bowler Construction at 36347, Wm. Hennessey at 40175, and Concrete Maintenance at 57052.
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Dave Schmitt
Weather Snapshot and River Levels Report
Year ago today high 93 low 66 with no precipitation. Extended forecast shows a chance of rain Sunday, highs mid 80s to mid 90s and lows mid 60s to mid 70s. Mississippi river stages Wednesday with several locations listed and brackets for flood stages. all stations show minor rises or falls with numbers provided.
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Humphrey to Speak at Cedar Rapids Benefit for Clark
Former Democratic presidential candidate Hubert H. Humphrey will visit Cedar Rapids on September 17 for a fund raising event supporting Senator Dick Clark. Details are pending while aides plan two possible gatherings. Proceeds aid Clark’s anticipated reelection fund along with an August 8 Bergland appearance in Council Bluffs.
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Cedar Rapids
Dick Clark
Iowa
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Clark
Minnesota
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Bob Bergland
Vital Statistics Births and Dissolutions Report
Birth announcements list new children from Mercy St. Luke's Adel Richardson Cedar Rapids and other Iowa locations. Out-of-town births include a daughter to Mr and Mrs Fonken in Adel and a son to Mr and Mrs Rasley III in Richardson Texas. Marriages dissolutions and a series of emergency and other notes follow with times and locations.
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Lindale Drive
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Cheyenne Road
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Fonken
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Thirtyfourth Street
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B Avenue
Rasley
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Anamosa
Gazette Advice Pages Offer Health Finance and Law Help
The Gazette advises readers to check the index for ready guidance on health, money, domestic issues, food, and legal matters with answers to common questions.
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