City Briefs and Notices From Local Sources
Miscellaneous itemsIncluding a released automotive owner at 873 Shaver and hospital notices at Luke's hospital A missing outboard motor valued at 350 dollars reported from 9 Favenue NW A named to the President's List Consuelo Shover 4030 First Avenue NE Rollins College Winter Park Fla A lost black folder with 43 dollars and SS card A truck radio valued between 800 and 1000 dollars stolen from Leo Firzpa 1115 Sioux Drive NW between Friday and Monday Local ads for hair salon and a sale offer Buy 3 get one free Mr Pipps family special Wednesday locations
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Consuelo Shover
First Avenue
Rollins College
Winter Park
Fla
dJerome’s
Leo Firzpatrick
Sioux Drive
Cedar Rapids Council Postpones Sidewalk Plan Hearing
Cedar Rapids city council postponed a northwest sidewalk project on 6th Avenue NW near Highwood Drive after residents opposed the $81,000 assessment, claiming financial burden. The plan sparked a last week public hearing and involved nine properties. area neighbours and local drivers cited safety concerns and proximity to schools.
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Cedar Rapids
Avenue NW
Highwood Drive
City Council to hold hearing on Wilson Avenue sidewalk project
The city council will hold a public hearing next Wednesday on a sidewalk construction project along 4500 feet of Wilson Avenue SW from Edgewood Road to Tow's First Addition near Van Buren School. Estimated cost is 17 247.78 with 14 758.05 assessed to 30 nearby properties.
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BR Southwest
Wilson Avenue
Edgewood Road
Tow
van Buren School
van Buren
Sidewall
Oral Arguments in Job Seniority Dispute Heard
U S Judge Edward J McManus heard a federal court dispute Tuesday between Cedar Rapids Engineering and local IAM over seniority of foremen. The union claims Donald Jaeger covered by the contract while employed Aug 1 1968 to Dec 1 1970 and promoted to foreman, then discharged Oct 31 1970. the firm says Jaeger was not covered by the contract and seniority does not guarantee a job. Briefs due Aug 10 for the union, Aug 24 for Cedar Rapids Engineering, with a reply by Aug 31 to be filed. The court will decide after the deadline.
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U.S
Edward J. McManus
Cedar, Rapids
S31
International Assn. of Machinists
Thesult
Donald Jaeger
Cedar Rapids
Union Front
Jaeger
Trat Jaeger
McManus
Engineering
High Court Upholds Waste Agency Permit Decision
AP reports the Iowa Supreme Court unanimously upheld a Polk County ruling allowing the Des Moines Metropolitan Area Solid Waste Agency to issue a permit for a landfill on a 4 acre parcel known as the Pomérante farm, seven miles east of Des Moines. The Zoning Board of Adjustment previously granted the permit.
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DEB
Moines
Des Moines
Lowa
Polk County District Court
Waldo Wheeler
Perk County” Zoning Board of “Adjustment
Pomérante
City works toward flood insurance plan submission
Officials say the city aims to complete its application for federal flood insurance program participation by Thursday. Public Improvements Commissioner Richard Phillips will travel to Washington to discuss with federal authorities insurance, federal aid for storm sewer projects, and related support as the city advances redevelopment plans. The Korean Armistice Day ceasefire area remained quiet on Tuesday per the South Korean defense ministry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coda
Rapids
Don Salyer
Richard Phillips
Washington
D.C
Phillips
Seoul
Korean Defense Ministry
Barth Flood Aid Eligibility And Insurance Delays
Authorities outline flood aid for affected side areas with help to homeowners and small businesses. Federal subsidies may apply, with rates and application timelines pending, expected to extend several weeks before coverage becomes available.
Escaped Convict Pierson Caught in California
David L. Pierson, 22, an inmate of the state penitentiary at Florida Madison, walked away from a minimum security dormitory ten days ago and was captured Tuesday in Cedar Rapids. He serves a 10 year term for breaking and entering linked to a 1966 Saddle and Leather Shop burglary at 48 Sixteenth Avenue SW.
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David L. Pierson
Madison
Cedar Rapids
Pierson
Saddle and Leather Shop
Sixigenth Avenue
Final Drawings and Font Openings Planned for August
The report notes a plan to proceed with final drawings and anticipates font openings in August or early September. Details on project scope and exact dates are not provided, but the emphasis is on timely progress and scheduling.
Cedar Rapids park plans reviewed for Cedar River area
City council examined preliminary plans to develop a park along the Cedar River between First Avenue and A Avenue NE after Parks Commissioner Stan Reinis urged review. Modifications include 1 000 square foot changes to paving and wall designs and potential federal reimbursement through urban renewal funding.
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Cedar Rapids
Solanety
Cedar River
First Avenue
Stan Reinis
van Nostrana Sata Oruey
Fterman ‘Thompson
Des “Moines
Southam “Railway Co
Edgar ‘Storey
Storey
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City Briefs
Dennis Ramsnj
Neal
Shaver
Styroad
Aly
Luke's Hospital
P.O
Elsie Money
Pening
Tenth Street
Mercy Hospital
Eva
Karen
Fay
Beatty Salon
Ady
Otering Design
Jay McNamara
Din
Kimber, MacKenzie
Adv
Mr. Pipps
C.R. Council
Randy Hunter
Compnter Point
E Immmediate
Arigi- Second Avenue
Council
Romana
Charlie and Mary
Grand Concourse
C.st. SW
Tastee
Freez
Mt.Vernon Rd
Stone
Second Avenue
Sth St
Tenth
Bonanza
Sixth Street
Gazette
Alinik Construction’ Co
Twelfth’ Aveture Sweet
Westminster Fresbyterian Church
Hevers
City Engineering Department
Murdoch
Funeral Homes
Murdoch Funeral Homes
Walker
Coggon
Springville
Marion
Cca Rapids
Center Point
Central
High Court
V. Waste Agency
Watchhe TV
Hyewitness
Bob Harper
Wayne Loan Development
HUD
Wieston
Bob Brooks
Notime
Cubs Gaije
Council Reviews
Civic Center
Thamp
New Commerce
UPI
Des Moinés
Iowa
Sill Lake
Armica
Ang
Peoples’ Family Partners
John Sagars
Gary Ernst
Chuck Cebuhar
Vern Gericke
Peoples
Peoples’ Trust
Peoples Bank
Many Bank
Peoples Downtown
Town & Country Peoples
Mays City
Newhall
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