Farris Defense Attorney Mailed Suspension in Iowa
Robert Matias, lawyer for Bruce Farris in a triple murder case, was suspended from the Iowa bar with Cedar Rapids practice paused. The stay delays remain tied to post trial matters, and Matias filed required reports after saying he was busy with the Farris trial. He plans to seek reinstatement after proving compliance with rules.
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Robert Matias
Bruce Farris
Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Iowa Supreme Court
Disci
Plinary Commission
Commission On Continuing Legal Education
Matias
Farris
Supreme Court
Crash Killed Pregnant Woman Triggers 25-Count Suit
A Benton County suit filed March 28 names Clyde Milne and several establishments along with Delbert Werning and Joyce Moeller’s family. Five counts per defendant seek compensatory damages, with Milne facing punitive claims linked to alleged intoxication and negligent driving. Milne charged with involuntary manslaughter, drunk driving, and leaving the scene. trial set for Sept. 20 in Henry County.
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Vinton
Benton County
Thomas E. Moeller
Newhall
Aaron
Christopher
Joyce S
Samantha Moeller
Clyde E. Milne
Rural Vinton
Bear Creek Lounge and Inn Inc
Shellsburg
Nancy E. DeKlotz
Marion E
Joyce
Moeller
Delbert
Werning
Milne
Henry County
Mount Pleasant
Man Charged in Cedar Rapids Garage Burglary
Mark A. King, 18, of 2282 Blakely Blvd SE, arrested Thursday night on second degree burglary charges in a Cedar Rapids garage break-in. Tools stolen from Edward Morris residence at 1428 Fifth Ave SE were later found at Kings residence. King jailed in Linn County, released Friday without bond.
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Mark A. King
Blakely Blvd
Cedar Rapids
Edward Morris
Fifth Ave. SE
Morris
King
Linn County
Gazette Publishing Details and Subscription Rates
The Gazette established in 1883 by The Gazette Company publishes daily and Sunday at Cedar Rapids Iowa. Subscription options include Carrier at 1.95 per week and Mail Morning Editions and Sunday seven issues at 9.20 per four weeks or 95 per year. Rates apply to U S states and territories with some restrictions on mail subscriptions where Gazette carrier service exists.
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THE
Gazette
Gazette Company
Third Avenue SE
Cedar Rapids
Lowa
Iowa
U.S
Associated Press
AP News
Watch out for blowups in pavement city roads
Public Improvements Commissioner Wayne Murdock warns motorists to slow near pavement blowups on city streets. Crews barricade one side of affected roads, especially at hill crests, with warning signs in place day and night while repairs proceed, crews working late to finish.
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Wayne Murdock
Murdock
Cedar Rapids Theft Reports Across Several Residences
Patricia Dabler reported four rings valued at 2575 stolen from a dresser in her bedroom about three weeks earlier. Eleanor Rought said a 300 watch was taken from an unlocked Noelridge Pool locker between 7 30 and 7 45 p m Tuesday. Larry Andersons bicycle valued at 300 vanished from 154 Kenmore St NE between midnight and 4 30 a m Friday. A 995 motor boat motor was taken from Marvin Stambaughs home between 11 p m Thursday and 5 45 p m Friday with the lock chain cut and no boat damage. Joan Fitzpatrick reported 350 cash stolen from her purse at a gift shop Friday.
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Patricia Dabler
Underwood Ave
Cedar Rapids
Eleanor Rought
32Nd St
Noelridge Pool
Rought
Larry Anderson
4Th St
Kenmore St
Marvin Stambaugh
C St
Joan Fitzpatrick
16Th Ave
Lisbon officials avoid fines in open meetings settlement
Lisbon mayor and council members avoid statutory fines after Linn County mediated a settlement over a closed November 8 meeting. The agreement orders compliance through year end and cites reliance on city attorney advice as basis to waive fines. The case names Mayor Buddy Schenk and council members Steve McElmeel Clarence Krumm Iris Plattenberger Gary Port and Timothy Riley.
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Lisbon City
Iowa
Linn County
Linn District Court
Steve Marsh
Marsh
Buddy Schenk
Steve McElmeel
Clarence Krumm
Iris Plattenberger
Gary Port
Timothy Riley
Ambulance Rates Set For Five Percent Increase Aug 1
The Area Ambulance Service based at Mercy Hospital Cedar Rapids will raise charges by 5 percent starting August 1. Basic Cedar Rapids calls rise from 83 to 87 dollars with no mileage, outside city from 94 to 99 dollars, mileage from 1.09 to 1.15 dollars per mile. Bills for equipment and supplies will also climb 5 percent. The increase funds higher personnel costs for the new fiscal year starting July 1, and the service posted a profit for fiscal 1983.
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Mercy Hospital
Cedar Rapids
Area Ambulance Advisory Board
Cedar Rapids Depreciation Fund Shifts Cut 1982 Profit
The Cedar Rapids operation reported a 1982 profit lower than projected after a $6,290 midyear shift to the depreciation fund and higher costs. Income was $631,432 with expenses $608,534 and 5,261 calls answered, above the 5,130 forecast. For 1983 projected calls rise to 5,315 with anticipated income $682,837 and profit $17,328.
Roofing scam warning hits Linn County residents
Linn County officials warn of a roof waterproofing scam after three residents reported men offering a $100 sealant spray. Sheriff Don Buzz Sawyer said one Whittier resident resisted and the group, believed to be same as victims in Buchanan County, used aluminum paint as a seal. Authorities urge wary approach and credential checks.
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Sheriff's Office
Linn County
Whittier
Don “Buzz” Sawyer
Buchanan County
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Deb Wiley
Larson Construction
Independence
West Union
Dave Carson
Bob Griswold
Winthrop
Bar
DI Porter
T.W
3Rd Ave
Siegel
cAmana Furniture Shop
Amana
Lisbon
Linn
Chrysler
America
NEW Yorker
Fifth Avenue
Bune
T Avenue
Lebaron
First Ave
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