Limousine Operator Alleges Airport Parking Changes Hurt Business
Thomas Fleckenstein, operator of Cedar Rapids airport limo service, told the airport commission that removing two permanent spaces and moving them 100 feet away has cut his business. He says the reduced visibility and loading challenges threaten his shuttle operation. the manager cites public parking needs and low limo usage. The commission will revisit the complaint next month after reviewing the financial impact. Also, Paulson Electric Co. won a bid to install runway approach lighting for 81,109.93.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Airport Commission
Thomas Fleckenstein
Commission
Fleckenstein
Roy Jameson
Jameson
Paulson Electric Co
Paulson
Airport expansion and Tibben Flight Lines approved at Cedar Rapids
The Cedar Rapids commission tentatively approves John Tibben to locate Tibben Flight Lines at the airport and purchase 77 acres from Charles Cerveny for future expansion. The plan includes Hangars and fuel provisioning, a restaurant expansion, and temporary hangars funded by summer labor. Commissioner Chapman dissents on temporary hangars.
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John Tibben
Tibben
Cedar Rapids
Macbride Field
Marion
Charles Cerveny
Joseph Cerveny
John Chapman
Airport Park
Chapman
Robert Blythe
East Iowan Early Winners in 1977 Miss Iowa Pageant
Kathy Sue Keely of West Liberty won the talent portion performing Corner of the Sky from Pippin while Colleen Theresa Schang of West Bend won Thursday's swimsuit event. Keely competes as Miss Muscatine county and Schang as Miss Shamrock. Twenty-one contestants compete for Iowa’s Miss America spot with finals scheduled for Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
UPI
Kathy Sue Keely
West Liberty
Colleen Theresa Schang
West Bend
Iowa
Salvation Army urges proper box disposal and pickup service
Donors are asked to place items inside Salvation Army drop boxes to curb litter and theft. Lt. Edwin Seger says theft from boxes hinders aid and prompts house pickups for large items. The Men's Social Service center relies on pickup fees, not United Way funds, to support repairs and Red Shield stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army
Edwin Seger
Salvation Army Men’s Social Service Center
Army
Seger
Men’s Social Service Center
Lt. Seger
United Way
Red Shield
Lawmen Probe Numerous Thefts
Law agencies report two major thefts on Friday. Charles Matte son says $1,020 and ten $100 bills plus a $20 were taken from a wallet left on a living room stereo between Thursday 4 p.m. and Friday 6:30 a.m. Cedar Rapids Ford Tractor Inc. reports two lawn tractors valued over $3,500 stolen Wednesday or Thursday. No arrests yet. additional cases include Randy Wymore’s car cassette loss at $150 and William Bickett’s $250 sound equipment theft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sheriff's Department
Charles E. Matteson
Mt. Vernon Road
Cedar Rapids
Ford Tractor, Inc
J Street
Randy Wymore
Fourth Avenue SE
William R. Bickett
Iowa City
Wymore
Bickett
Second Avenue SE
Howell movement winners at Welty Way and Kenwood Park
Winners named for Howell movement at Welty Way include first place Mrs JN Stepanek and Mrs Thomas Mullin and second place Mrs WE Eyman and Mrs KE Henrikson. Kenwood Park Presbyterian church results list first Lou Harrington and Marilyn Burali Forti, second Margaret Blencoe and Frank Zeman, third Mary Earley and Bill Dare. A rubber game awards North South Loraine Ogden and Wilma Russell first, Gladys Summy and Marie Hoffner second. East West Helen Martin and Carlo Igon first, Gouldin and Frieda Untiedt second. Next games set for Thursday at 7:30 and 12:30 at the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howell Movement
Kenwood Park Presbyterian Church
Lou Harrington
Marilyn Burali-Forti
Margaret Blencoe
Frank Zeman
Mary Earley
Bill Dare
Loraine Ogden
Wilma Russell
Gladys Summy
Marie Hoffner
Eastwest
Helen Martin
Carlo Igon
Had Gouldin
Frieda Untiedt
Suit Filed Over Farm Purchase Agreement Southeast of Center Point
The estate of Leyton E. McCormick filed a $302,000 suit against Virgie Kurth in Linn district court. The petition claims Kurth failed to fulfill an agreement to buy a 1116 acre farm southeast of Center Point and took possession of the property on March 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leyton E. McCormick
Virgie Kurth
Center Point
Linn District Court
Kirkwood Sues Sales Agency Over College Truck Incident
Kirkwood Community College filed a petition against Sales Agency Inc in a 9500 dollar suit tied to a January 31 semitrailer incident in a college course. Randy Gene Miller alleges injuries from cab fire while escaping. Kirkwood claims damages, if any, arose from service and repair work by Sales Agency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kirkwood Community College
Sales Agency, Inc
Randy Gene Miller
Roy V. Harris
Miller
Kirkwood
Iowa Mfg Wins Labor Dispute Ruling Over Subcontracting
U S District Judge Edward J McManus ruled for Iowa Manufacturing Co in a labor dispute with Harmony Lodge 831 of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers. The union had sought an injunction over subcontracting to Iowa Steel and Iron Works during layoff, but the court rejected the case pending arbitration as required by the contract.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Edward J. McManus
Iowa Manufacturing Co
Harmony Lodge 831
International Assn. of Machinists and Aerospace Workers
Iowa Manufacturing
Iowa Steel and Iron Works
Iowa Steel
McManus
Medicaid Cut Delay Is Urged
Rep. Mike Blouin says nine senators and 97 House members signed a letter urging a delay of Medicaid cutbacks to 20 states. The aim is to allow Congress time to review proposed HEW changes and restore any funding lost. Blouin says HEW legislation may reach Congress Friday.
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Washington
UPI
Mike Blouin
Iowa
Senate
House
Secretary of Health, Education and Welfare
Joseph Califano
Blouin
Califano
Congress
Department
Office of Management and Budget
Hephestion Cremation Cost Reaches Modern Value
The cremation of Hephestion in 323 B.C. for Alexander the Great cost about 12 million dollars in today’s value due to a lavish pyre loaded with gold ivory precious jewelry and rare spices and fabrics.
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B.C
Hephestion
Alexander the Great
Two Police Aide Applicants Meet Guidelines
Public Safety Commissioner Ed Colton said only two of 14 applicants qualified for funding under CETA guidelines for the police aide program. The four remaining women and minority prospects will be reached through an evening orientation and training to help them pass the physical agility test and qualify for the five police aide positions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CETA
Public Safety
Ed Colton
Colton
NAACP
Deputy Webster Appeals Demotion
David Webster former Linn County deputy chief civil deputy appealed to the Linn Civil Service commission against a demotion from lieutenant to sergeant after pleading guilty to a simple misdemeanor linked to false receipts from abandoned vehicle sales Webster faced a felony indictment for falsifying receipts which was dismissed and fined 100 dollars Sheriff Orlie Workman defended the demotion stating a public trust must be preserved and a hearing was expected next week
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David Webster
Linn Sheriff's Department
Linn Civil Service Commission
Webster
Linn
Orlie Workman
Workman
Woman Appeals Bias Decision Over Pay Disparity
Mary K. Davis, a former Marion resident now in West Covina California, appeals to Linn district court the Iowa civil rights commission ruling that no probable cause exists for her sex discrimination claim against Highway Equipment Co Cedar Rapids. Davis alleges she was underpaid compared with male workers performing the same duties.
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Marion
Linn District Court
Iowa Civil Rights Commission
Cedar Rapids
Mary K. Davis
West Covina
Calif
Highway Equipment Co
Area Girls Win At Girls State
Diane Walth er of Waterloo was elected governor at the 32nd annual American Legion Auxiliary Girls State in Cedar Falls. Other winners include Kay Hahn Lake City lieutenant governor Joan Horick Iowa City auditor Patrice Jongerius Rock Rapids auditor Renee Jedlicka Solon treasurer Robin Mebus Vinton attorney general and Jeri Rush Lake Park secretary of agriculture. About 300 girls attended the program.
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Cedar Falls
Diane Walther
Waterloo
American Legion Auxiliary
Kay Hahn
Lake City
Joan Horick
Iowa City
Patrice Jongerius
Rock Rapids
Renee Jedlicka
Solon
Robin Mebus
Vinton
Jeri Rush
Lake Park
Nine Arrested in Separate Drunk Driving Incidents
Nine persons were charged with drunk driving late Thursday night and early Friday morning. Names include Lee E. Smith of Gordon Avenue NW and Robert P. Johnston of Marion, among others from Anamosa Springville Swisher Fairfax Ankeny and nearby areas. Authorities note one Davis vehicle collided on Third Street SE.
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Lee E. Smith
Gordon Avenue
Eighth Avenue
Sixth Street
Robert P. Johnston
Sixteenth Street
Marion
Ninth Street
Fifth Avenue
David A. Moenck
Anamosa
Highway 151
Springville
Dennis J. Hobel
Sixteenth Avenue
First Avenue
Park Court
James W. Erickson
Sinclair Avenue
Third Avenue
Scott J. Schulte
Swisher
Philip L. Davis
Fairfax
Third Street
Second Avenue
Davis
John T. Baldus
Ankeny
Wilson Avenue
Edward P. Henson
A Avenue
First Street
Boy Accused In Bike Joyride Across Iowa
Waterloo police detained a 13 year old ward of the state accused of stealing four bicycles in four Iowa cities. The youth allegedly took bikes in Dubuque Epworth Manchester Independence and rode a bus to Waterloo before being taken into custody.
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Waterloo
Iowa
Dubuque
Epworth
Manchester
Independence
Public Hearing Planned on Cedar Rapids Police Base Station Contract
Linn County Metropolitan Public Safety Telecommunication Board announces a July 18 1977 hearing at 10 45 a m in Cedar Rapids to review plans specifications and proposed contract terms for a U F radio base station system and U H F personal portable radios funded in part by Iowa Crime Commission and Revenue Sharing funds. Copies of the proposal are on file with the Cedar Rapids Police Department for public examination and objections may be filed before or at the hearing. William J Jameson chair.
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Linn County
Iowa
Iowa Area Crime Commission
Executive Plaza
Cedar Rapids
Linn County Metropolitan Public Safety Telecommunication Board
U.F
Iowa Crime Commission
U.H.F
Second Avenue
Linn County Metropolitan Public Safety Telecommunications Board
William J. Jameson
Notice to Defendants in Linn County Court Case
Iowa District Court for Linn County requires defendants to appear by July 5 1977 or face default judgment. Kenneth L. Perry Clerk of Court warns defendants and their attorneys to file a special appearance to prevent default.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa District Court
Linn County
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Kenneth L. Perry
Lowe
Alandale Lot Listings Feature Local Name References
The notice lists multiple residents and associated Alandale lot numbers in Cedar Rapids. Names include Adele Merrifield J area George E Merrifield Ruth W Statin Janet W N hiatal Jenna Winnie Blumenshine Ida Lite Bowen Kalous Rubey E Jarash Donovan A Young Howard B Adrienne Zimmerman Merle F Whiting Geneva L and others with lots ranging from 9 to 270. The fragmentary text implies a real estate or property ledger entry.
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Cedar Rapids
Merrifield
Adele
Alandale
George E
Statin
Oirry
Ruth W
Janet W
Hiatal
Blumenshine
Jenna Winnie
Johnson
Ida Lite Estate
Kalous
Bowen L
jJarash
Rubey E
VicCluskey
Donovan A
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Joseph G. Arnold
Vicki Lee
Vicki L Arnold
Vicki L. Blake
James A. Piersall
White, Wenzel & Piersall
1St Avenue SE
Ona
James M Hennessey
James M. Hennessey
Warner
Mary J
Krumboltz
Margaret E
Hayden
Joseph E
Mary L
Andersons
Kermit O
Martha A
Anderson & Maeder
Milo E
Cleanne
Anthonys
Brickner
Betty
Albertus
Roy E
Jeanette
Anthony
Leslie
Kisling
Janyce G
Midwest Dev Co
Apple Ridge
Landergott
Carl J & Mary L
Applewood Mesa
Hasley
Eur
A & Leone M
Smith
Terry L
Harold T
Dawns
Dorothy E
Ogison
Florence M
Kaufman
Milo H
Pauline D
Cobban Ct
Bik Mvers
W & Patricia J
Schwartz
Motus Dr
Jess St
Schwarte
Lotus, Jr
Less St
Morary R & Bonnie J
la Grange
Frederick A & Mary L
Bentrim
Robert L
Lillian L
Donald
Bonald
Virginia M
Biot
Ranta
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Gloria J
Lot Peal
Connie
Kathryn M
Crooks
Kenneth E
Dorothy
Ikythiogn Bromwell
Bromwell
Lura M
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