Fairfax council to discuss cable mess and drug paraphernalia ban
The Fairfax City Council holds a 7 p.m. work session to review underground telephone lines that upset residents and to consider a petition seeking a drug paraphernalia sales ban. Officials will also push a cable television ordinance and prepare for a Star West franchise election.
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Fairfax City Council
Francis Kahle
South Slope Co-Op Telephone Co. Inc
Norway
The
Gazette
South Slope
Fairfax
Church Street
Highway 149
Kahle
Star West Inc
Atkins
Star West
Linn County
Cedar Rapids
PRIDE
Sue Michel
Robins postmaster loves her job in small town office
Postmaster Jackie Bateman runs Robins post office from a warehouse space since 1978. A former Kansas teacher and minister's wife, she values community visits, books, and friendships over wages, working limited hours and offering basic postal services to locals.
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Robins
FBI
Jackie Bateman
Marion Post Office
Jackie
Postal Service
Weed Control Deadline in Iowa City Municipal Ordinance
Iowa City residents have until Tuesday to comply with a weed control ordinance. Property owners must keep grass under 18 inches, including undeveloped and developing areas, with noxious weeds removed. Violations trigger city inspection and a 10 day cure period before city crews or contractors perform the work, with costs charged via property tax.
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Kahle
Ronald Tonnesons
Church St
Sue Tonneson
the Gazette
Iowa City
Iowa
Citians
Nurses of Hope program seeks Iowa nurses
Applications are open for the Nurses of Hope program by the Iowa Division of the American Cancer Society. State Chairman Sharon Roller of Monticello described eligibility for registered and licensed practical nurses and said participants will be chosen by an orientation and selection process and may speak at meetings and classes promoting cancer awareness.
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Nurses of Hope
Iowa
American Cancer Society
Sharon Roller
Monticello
Panel to pick three for Iowa Supreme Court seat
A 15 member advisory committee will meet next month to name three nominees for the 95th Iowa Supreme Court member. Gov. Ray will select one to fill Justice Allbee’s vacancy as he resigns June 30 to return to private practice.
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DES Moines
UPI
Iowa Supreme Court
Robert Ray
Robert G. Allbee
Napoleon Defeats Austrians at Marengo in 1800
On this date in 1800 Napoleon Bonaparte defeated the Austrians at the Battle of Marengo and reconquered Italy, shaping the early Napoleonic era and Italian fortunes.
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Napoleon Bonaparte
Battle of
Marengo
Italy
Seven arrested for drunk driving in weekend incidents
Seven people were charged with drunk driving after late Saturday into Sunday incidents. David A. Peters, 23, faced multiple charges after a chase near C Street and 16th Avenue SW, injuring an eye and being treated at Mercy Hospital. One motorcyclist was injured at First Avenue East and 17th Street. Debra Barry, 23, was charged with drunk driving and failure to yield after a collision with Thomas Marten, 24. Five others faced drunk driving or related charges including Bramer, Kaltenbach, Clark, Rowan, and Hennessey with additional offenses noted.
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David A. Peters
21St Ave
C Street
16Th Avenue
18Th Avenue
Peters
Mercy Hospital
Iowa
First Avenue East
17Th Street
Thomas C. Marten
30Th St. NW
Debra Barry
Bel Air Drive
Barry
First Avenue
Marten
St. Luke’s Hospital
Dan J. Bramer
Bridget Lane
Marion
Third Avenue
Ronald J. Kaltenbach
Sharon K. Rowan
Third Ave
Fisher Street
Highway 150
Hiawatha
Joseph K. Hennessey
31St Street
11Th Street
Volunteer opportunities seek help from many groups
The notice lists multiple local volunteer openings across organizations. The Fifth Avenue Care Center, United Cerebral Palsy, Girl Scouts, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Crisis Center, YWCA shelters, and Taylor Rehabilitation Center seek volunteers for activities, tutoring, summer programs, swimming, training, and mentoring with contact numbers and coordinator names provided.
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Fifth Avenue Care Center
Gerry Schwartz
Fifth Ave
United Cerebral Palsy
Claudia Wolfe
Girl Scouts
Grant and Taylor
Pat Hafferty
Girl Scout Office
Big Brothers
Big Sisters
Foundation 2 Crisis Center
Crisis Center
Earlene Stewart
Taylor Rehabilitation Center
Cedar Rapids Students Win Foerstner Scholarships
Two Amana area youths receive four year, 10 000 Nora and George Foerstner scholarships from the Foerstner Scholarship Foundation Inc. David R. Kuipers and Diane S. Tipping are named recipients based on ACT scores and high school class ranking.
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AMANA
Cedar Rapids
Nora and
George C. Foerstner
Foerstner
David R. Kuipers
Warren Kuipers
26Th St. NW
Iowa State University
Ames
Diane S. Tipping
Kenneth Tipping
31St St. NW
University of Iowa At
Iowa City
Amana Refrigeration Inc
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Fairfax Council
By Tom Fruehling
Marion Bureau
Karen Christner
Parks and Recreation Department
Directors of Nursing
Mrs. Roller
Carole Zingula
Dorothy Downing
Anamosa
10Th Street
Judi Jaksa
YWCA
Dorothy Topie
Bender Pool
Taylor School
Michelle Graci
C.R
Julia Hale
Nutri
6Th St
Gateway Drive
Thur
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