Linn County to use big screen for election results
Linn County moves to wide screen public display for primary results in the Admin Building cafeteria. A 50 inch TV will replace small terminals, showing about 30 races with 20 second updates and party vote totals. If satisfactory, the device may be used for budgets and training.
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Gazette County
Linn County
Linda Langenberg
Dean Ernst
Oxley
Elections Office
Data Processing
Ernst
Woodbury County
Sioux City
Langenberg
Linn
Asbestos workers ratify pact in Eastern Iowa
Asbestos Workers Local 81 ratified a 90 cent per hour wage package in its final contract year, raising journeyman pay to 16.86 with 65 cents for wages. The settlement also features fringe-benefit terms under a third-year reopener, covering western Illinois and Missouri counties. Plumbers Local 125 and Mechanical Contractors Association move to binding arbitration after a contract expiry on May 1, with a six-member per side arbitration board. The plumbers seek 45 cents per hour wage gain vs 25 cents offered, current pay 15.85 plus 1.50 fringe. Arbitration expected in 30 to 60 days. Teamsters strike ongoing at Cedar Rapids ready-mix firms Central and Kings. Salaried Kings staff deliver while talks with Allied Construction Trades stall. no sessions scheduled.
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Iowa
Jim Smith
Asbestos Workers Local 81
Local 81
Illinois
Missouri
Plumbers Local 125
The
Mechanical Contractors Association
Plumbers Union
Arbitration Board
Teamsters
Cedar Rapids
Central
King’s
Burglar assaults C R woman in basement escape
Jill Gustin, 28, was sunbathing when a ski masked man grabbed her from behind in the basement. She screamed and struggled, broke free at the top of the stairs, and ran to a neighbor for help before the suspect fled with $20. No serious injuries.
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Jill Gustin
Park Terrace SE
Gustin
Marion Mothers Club Potluck and Play Tryouts
The Marion Mothers Club hosts a potluck at 6 30 p m Thursday at Michelle DeBlieck’s Route 4 Cedar Rapids home. Marion Community Musical Play tryouts are Friday June 4 at 6 30 p m and Saturday June 5 at 10 a m in Marion High School Auditorium. Open to all in Marion. Sponsored by Marion Creative Events Council. Sincere thanks from the family of Janie Ford for sympathy and concern during illness and death. Warner Brothers Siding and Roofing advertises 29th year in siding and roofing business with 377 5573 contact.
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Mothers Club
Marion Mothers Club
Michelle DeBlieck
Cedar Rapids
Marion
Marion High School
Marion Creative Events Council
Janie Ford
Adv
Warner Brothers
Woman charged in napkin dispenser throwing incident
A 41 year old Cedar Rapids woman Mary A Wright was arrested after allegedly throwing a napkin dispenser at a McDonald s employee, striking her chest during a dispute over cone sale timing. Wright faced assault and criminal trespass charges and was released on own recognizance after an initial court appearance.
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Cedar Rapids
Mary A. Wright
First St
Wright
McDonald’s
Second St
Becky Helle
Helle
Linn County
Marion City Plans Adjusted Rental Inspections and Fees
Marion officials recommended continuing the rental housing inspection program with older pre 1970 buildings checked annually and newer units every other year to approach self sufficiency. The plan relies on a $17.50 per unit inspection fee to cover a shortfall, with building department options and cable rate deregulation topics discussed at the June 17 council meeting.
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Marion
Jeff Schott
Schott
Jim Hinman
Carl Ramey
Linn County
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Hiawatha
Lash
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Ncentré Sale
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Wilson
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