Helping Abused Children Through Community Support
Linn County Social Services supervisor Tony Balik outlines how public and private agencies offer help for abusive parents. Seeks involvement via hotlines or law action, with court orders possible if danger to the child exists, and emphasizes education, counseling, and programs like PET, STEP, and Parents Anonymous.
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Tony Balik
Linn County Social Services
Protective Services
Balik
Social Services
Department
Iowa
Kirkwood Community College and Family Service Agency
Sedlacek
Mercy Hospital
Alcoholics Anonymous
Alanon
Lutheran Family Service
Catholic Charities
The
YWCA
Hillcrest Services
Marion County dog groomer turns hobby into full time job
Karlene Helbig runs a home based dog grooming business three miles east of town calling it a hairy but rewarding career. She charges 11 dollars for full grooming taking about an hour and says the job suits her love for animals while letting her chat with friends on the phone during passes.
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Karlene Helbig
Marion
Karlene
Marion Briefs House Sale and Local Incidents
Mr and Mrs Dale Arnold sold their residence at 931 Central Ave to Mr and Mrs Arnold Dye of Cedar Rapids and plan to move to Garrison Kew. The Ar nolds transaction was handled by Helbig Realtors and Pfeifer and Associates. Also noted are listed emergency calls including medical assistance at several downtown locations and a lightning strike at 710 Hillview Drive with related responses.
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Dale Arnold
Central Ave
Arnold Dye
Cedar Rapids
Arnolds
Garrison
Kew
Helbig Realtors
Pfeifer and Associates
Marion Police log shows thefts and arrests last week
Marion police logged 30 thefts including 14 bad checks and seven burglaries, one vehicle theft, two criminal mischief reports, and 18 arrests. Eight arrested for drunken driving, four for public intoxication. One indecent exposure charge, two minors charged with beer possession, one with a controlled substance, one terrorism, and numerous traffic charges. Sixty eight speeding tickets and 27 other traffic tickets issued.
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Marion
Detective Bureau
Tom Walderbach
Suit Over Swine Flu Shot Injury Filed in District Court
Dubuque resident Roman J Kemp filed suit in U S District Court seeking 150000 dollars for pain and disability after a swine flu vaccination at a local high school in October 1976. He alleges Guillain Barre syndrome from the shots and notes a May 7 government denial of his claim. Kennedy of Dubuque also filed a similar suit in May and has been moved to Washington District Court for discovery.
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U.S
Roman J. Kemp
Dubuque
Debra Kennedy
Kemp
Kennedy
Washington, D.C
Hearing set on Iowa fuel oil outlook for fall and winter
A hearing by the House Small Business Anti trust Subcommittee will address Iowa fuel oil outlook for fall harvest and winter heating seasons. Rep. Tom Tauke notes it will listen to those dealing with fuel problems and assess a 240 million barrel federal reserve deadline. The session, led by Rep. Berkley Bedell, is Aug. 17 at 9 a.m. in the Kirkwood Community College Iowa Room. Public invited.
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Iowa
Cedar Rapids
House
Small Business Antitrust
Tom Tauke
Iowa Hall
Kirkwood Community College
6Th District
Berkley Bedell
Eight charged with drunk driving in Linn County
Eight persons were arrested and charged with drunk driving in Linn County over the weekend. Deb bye S Wiese 20 of 1606 Fifth St NW arrested at 12 01 a m Saturday on Highway 84 near Cedar Rapids Airport Dawn R Brooks 24 of 423 Fourth Ave SW arrested 3 28 a m Saturday in 1000 block A Ave NE and charged with failing to have her vehicle under control A 17 year old girl was arrested 11 46 p m Saturday in 3100 block First Ave East the county attorney will decide adult or juvenile status Jeffrey J Jagim 21 Atkins arrested 1 19 a m Sunday on Highway 30 West also speeding possession of a controlled substance James E Steffen 21 924 Sixth Ave SW arrested 1 20 a m Sunday Ellis Blvd Penn Ave NW Joseph K Vavricek 18 Springville arrested 2 55 a m Sunday County Road X-20 also speeding Marc D Wallace 19 Van Horne arrested 2 35 a m Sunday Highway 30 near Holland's Orchard Laura L Sylvester 18 2622 Shaeffer Drive SW arrested 3 37 a m Sunday Sixth St and 33rd Ave SW
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Linn County
Debbie S. Wiese
Fifth St
Cedar Rapids
Dawn R. Brooks
Fourth Ave
A Ave
First Avenue East
Jeffrey J. Jagim
Atkins
Highway 30
Fairfax
James E. Steffen
Sixth Ave
Ellis Boulevard
Penn Avenue
Joseph K. Vavricek
Springville
Paralta
Marc D. Wallace
van Horne
Holland’s Orchard
Laura L. Sylvester
Shaeffer
Sixth Street
33Rd Avenue
Simpson students named to dean's list at Simpson College
Three Eastern Iowans join 136 students with 3.5 plus GPA on the spring Simpson College dean's list. Anthony P. Shebek of Cedar Rapids earned a perfect A average. Neal R. McMann and Kay Chopard, Cedar Rapids and Edgewood, posted 3.5 to 3.9. Also note: on this date in 1942 Roosevelt signed the WAVES bill creating a female U S Navy branch.
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Indianola
Simpson College
Anthony P. Shebek
Westwood Drive
Cedar Rapids
Neal R. McMann
Ravenwood Terrace
Kay Chopard
Edgewood
Franklin D. Roosevelt
U.S. Navy
WAVES
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Parents Anonymous
Hairy Job
Third Ave
10Th Avenue
Third Street
Hillview Drive
10Th St
Gazette
10Th Street
Simpson
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