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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1990
Page
5
Fire officials inspect a garage at 1024 17th St NE after four gasoline-splashed origins ignited a late-model car with only smoke damage. Capt. Larry Spielbauer said three fires burned out and investigators doubt ties to two prior northeast Cedar Rapids arsons.
Bruce Ehresman of the Department of Natural Resources urges public reports to the U S Cellular Falcon Hotline about a lone falcon now roaming Cedar Rapids as the oldest of 11 released this year. Authorities detail a separate Linn County case where Kenneth Erlenbach receives prison time followed by five years probation for arson. Additionally three people face drug charges after a helicopter-led stop uncovered four pounds of marijuana and a Project Beautiful judging deadline approaches in Cedar Rapids and Marion.
Lisbon school board will hold a public hearing July 30 at 7 30 p m on a 10 year Instructional Support Levy to raise 140000 annually. The plan funds capital needs including roof and window work and boiler replacements. Existing 672 and 27 cent levies would be dropped if the levy passes. Superintendent says vote is to avoid perceptions of secrecy.
Cedar Rapids firefighters now function as an emergency service agency with EMS trained personnel making up 57 percent of runs last year and potential growth to 65 percent. The department added an EMS focus, a 13 member HazMat team, fire inspections, and public safety education, leading to fewer fire deaths and lower damages while boosting community safety.
The Gazette notes Curtis Lowe 20 from rural Cedar Rapids faces drunken driving charges after a 12:01 a.m. crash on 41st Avenue Drive SW. Assault cases include Joey Loesel 20 and Warren Rinderknecht 22, with victims treated at St Luke's and released. Burglary and theft reports list multiple residences and businesses with items taken and values.
Municipal Band performs at Noelridge Park at 8 p.m. Linn County Fair runs at Central City Fairgrounds. Various meetings follow including Sixth Judicial District Corrections, Metro Insurance Program, Marion Park Board, Hiawatha City Council, Marion Creative Events Council, and Central City School Board with links to CITY LINE'S Calendar of Events in Cedar Rapids and Iowa City.
Two soloists headline the Cedar Rapids Municipal Band at Noelridge Park as Kevin Enabait a University of Iowa junior from Mason City performs Comedians Galop and Jerry Young an eighth grader from Taft Middle School plays Stars in a Velvety Sky. The program under Frank Piersol also includes Children’s March Festive Overture America the Beautiful Them Basses On the Trail Oliver Teddy Bears Picnic Circus Days. Enabait attends Iowa on a four year full tuition scholarship and has three Iowa All State Band selections while Young has studied with Paul Smoker and will study with David Greenhoe this fall. Tonight’s concert repeats Sunday at 4 pm Pioneer Village and 8 pm Ellis Park.
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