Nomination Interviews May Be Held in Closed Session
Thirteen applicants for a 6th District judgeship faced a Friday action where a written request for executive session was approved by the Judicial Nominating Commission. Three applicants told The Gazette they had not requested an executive session, while others signed without reading. The commission chair insisted future interviews be in executive session.
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6Th Judicial District
Iowa
Judicial Nominating Commission
Robert Ray
The
Gazette
Post
John W. Hayek
Iowa City
Cants
Hayek
Commission
William Eads
Eads
Two Nominees Named for 6th District Judgeship
The Judicial Nominating Commission named R. Fred Dumbaugh and L. Vern Robinson as nominees to fill the vacancy created by Judge John Hyland. Gov. Robert Ray has 30 days to appoint. The commission also approved a letter urging higher pay for state judges amid heavy workloads. Hyland resigns effective July 2.
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R. Fred Dumbaugh
Mount Vernon
L. Vern Robinson
Iowa City
John Hyland
District Judicial Nominating Commission
Robert Ray
State Senate
House Appropriations Committees
Dumbaugh
Cedar Rapids
Refugees Plight Discussed At Church Seminar
First United Methodist Church starts its summer adult seminar series at 9 30 a m in the church youth center. Speakers include Eileen Murphy from Kirkwood Community College and Theung Van Quang of the church refugee task force speaking on East Asians in refugee camps. The task force seeks to bring Theung’s family to the United States.
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First United Methodist Church
Eileen Murphy
Kirkwood Community College
Theung van Quang
Theung
United States
Community Center Schedule Highlights at Marion Center
This week’s Marion Community Center lineup features the Bailey reunion on Saturday at 5 PM and the Begley reunion on Sunday at 11 AM. Diamond Square hosts dance lessons at 6:30 PM, with high school completion classes offered Monday through Thursday, including 6 PM Monday and 8 AM Tuesday. Senior citizen events are detailed on Growing Order pages 14C and 15C in Sundays Gazette.
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Marion Community Center
Bailey
Begley
A.m
Marion Briefs Pancake Breakfast Ad
Sunday pancake breakfast at the Church of God Building across Marion airport Route 2 from 8 a.m. to 12 noon. Adults 2.25, children 1.25. Bring dad for his day. All you can eat pancakes two sausages one egg and drink. Nordman Jewelry ad.
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Dad
Church of God
Marion
Planned Cedar Rapids layoffs hit 90 to 100 workers
Iowa Manufacturing and its Iowa Steel plant in Cedar Rapids plan another layoff, to take effect next Friday. Chairman Joseph R. Loufek said 90 to 100 workers will be affected, with exact numbers pending seniority bumping. After a prior layoff of 30 on June 6, the labor force stood at 1,150.
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Iowa Manufacturing
Iowa Steel
Cedar Rapids
Joseph R. Loufek
Loufek
Iowa Steel Plant
How the Drug Trade Entices Your Child Parade Feature
Parade presents important reading on dangers of drug trade for youth. The article outlines tactics used to lure teenagers, warning signs for parents, and resources for prevention and education. It emphasizes vigilance, open dialogue, and community support to keep children safe.
Historic Cedar Rapids Walking Tour Led by Chamber Chief
Seventeen people joined a Friday morning walking tour titled Meet Historical Cedar Rapids. Harold Ewoldt, general manager of the Cedar Rapids Marion Area Chamber of Commerce, led the group as he explained downtown sites and May's Island to participants Angie Turner and Arza Bradshaw of Cedar Rapids.
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Cedar Rapids
Harold Ewoldt
Cedar Rapids- Marion Area
Two Cedar Rapids Men Charged in Benton County Theft
Clayton D. Smith and Joe Henry Baker Jr., both 20, were charged with second degree theft in break-ins at rural Mount Auburn and Luzerne residences. Baker faces a charge for Gulick’s break-in. a third suspect is sought. Smith held on $5,000 bail per charge. hearings set June 20 and June 27.
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Gulick
Vinton
Baker
Smith
Benton County
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University of Iowa
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Mason City
Polk County Legal Aid Office
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TV & Records
7Th Ave
Magnavox
Lind
East College
Osco Drug
Historic C.R
Garzette
Tom Merryman
Benton
Dodge
Omni
PA ST
America
Automotive Market Report
Amr.a
Cedar Rapids Dodge
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