Asset or liability explored in portable classroom demolition
Cedar Rapids education officials explained at a school board meeting why a portable classroom at Metro East Campus was torn down. The 1964 purchase yielded little value as it deteriorated, proved costly to move, and faced crossing and lease hurdles, turning an asset into a debit.
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Iowa and Linn County court filings diverge in 1981
Iowa statewide civil suits fell 1981 from 1980 marking a rare drop while Linn County bucked the trend with increased filings. Total civil dispositions rose statewide and Linn, alongside a record rise in criminal actions, drove district court caseloads higher.
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Anthony advances toward top Shrine post after council win
Dr. Russell H. Anthony of 2123 Country Club Parkway SE was elected Imperial High Priest and Prophet of the Shrine of North America at Lake Buena Vista Florida. He has climbed six of ten steps toward Imperial Potentate and is the first practicing veterinarian on the Imperial Divan. His 1953 Iowa State veterinary degree and leadership roles in state and national associations are noted along with civic and sports involvement.
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Tool theft report from Michael Schweitzer at 1619 E Ave NE
Michael Schweitzer reports to police a May 28 theft from his garage. Missing are a chain saw worth 110 and a toolbox with assorted hand tools valued over 480.
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Fuel Leak In Mayflower Truck Near Cedar River
A Cedar Rapids woman reported a diesel odor near the Streets Department yard. A Mayflower Movers tank leaked after a plug fell out, spilling about 125 dollars worth of fuel that washed down toward the Cedar River, later diluted by firefighters.
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Former Waterloo man Robert Kilbourn tied to interstate fraud scheme
FBI agents arrested 39 year old Robert Lee Kilbourn in Atlanta on a June 15 federal indictment in Cedar Rapids charging nine counts of fraud and interstate transportation of stolen property. Kilbourn allegedly ran Agri Leasing Inc of Waterloo offering financing for building projects and kept commitment fees when financing failed. Iowa's attorney general obtained a permanent injunction blocking Kilbourn and seeking 35 566 44 in restitution for 23 victims.
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Waterloo
Robert Lee Kilbourn
Cedar Rapids
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Agri-Leasing
Kilbourn
Iowa
Des Moines Derby Rally Crowned Local Winners
Five Cedar Rapids and Marion residents won trophies in the National Derby Rally in Des Moines last weekend. Cheryl Burns 17 of 1345 Eighth St NW won two senior division medals with Saturday third and Sunday fifth places. Her brother Charles 16 took Sunday third in seniors. Chris Gaspar 11 of Marion finished Saturday fifth in juniors. Tami Leichsiter 11 of Marion and Lisa Taylor 10 of Cedar Rapids placed fifth and eighth Sunday respectively. The event drew 110 drivers from 10 states and preceded Cedar Rapids Derby on July 11.
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