Confidentiality concerns at Iowa open records hearing
Iowa Citizens Privacy Task Force heard testimony on revising open records rules to clarify which files are confidential. Testifiers urged exemptions for library and bank records and questioned how to balance transparency with privacy. The July 19 Sioux City hearing follows Cedar Rapids session held at the Town House Inn.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Sioux City
Musser
Muscatine
Sarah Lande
Lande
Steve Brown
The
Iowa Civil Liberties Union
Dorothy Bemis
Tom Carney
Rush
California
Bankers Association
Ken Collins
Hardin County
Town House Motor Inn
First Ave
Switzer and Workman file counterclaims in lawsuit
Two Linn County deputies and officers answer Jack Schneider's suit with counterclaims alleging libel and reckless disregard for the truth. Workman seeks 25 000 personal injury and 50 000 libel damages plus good conduct. Switzer seeks 35 000 personal injury and 50 000 punitive damages. The motion requests dismissal of the original suit against county officials, arguing no valid claim exists and that Schneider provoked the altercation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. District Court
Linn County
Schneider
Cedar Rapids
Parnell Schmitt
Donald Switzer
Gareth Clift
Floyd Bergen
Switzer
Dimissal
Workman
Hiawatha bids exceed estimates prompt rejections
Bids for the Center Point and Robins roads signal project came in about 26 percent higher than the engineers’ estimate. The council rejected all bids and will relet the project July 19 with IDOT involvement.
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Center Point
Robins Roads
Hiawatha Council
Iowa Department of Transportation
George Crawford
Rock Island
Emmons Street
Hiawatha
Advan
Sun Day Solar Events Across Iowa Highlight Ovens and Tours
Iowa towns host Sun Day activities promoting solar energy with Gordon Dunn showing a solar oven in Cedar Rapids from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Energy Works. Grinnell features solar exhibits and a collector display at the Veterans Memorial Building. The effort is led by the Community Action Research Group in Ames with input from ISU extension energy experts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Energy Policy Council
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Gordon Dunn
Energy Works
Eighth Ave. SE
Mercy Hospital
Community Action Research Group
Ames
Council
Rex Karas
Grinnell
Veterans Memorial
Iowa State University Extension Service Energy Department
Chicken overtakes orange juice in frozen food sales
NEW YORK UPI reports that in 1978 chicken became the leading frozen food item in retail sales surpassing frozen orange juice concentrate which had led for years. The National Broiler Council notes increased sales of frozen pre cooked breaded cut up chicken. The Cedar Rapids Gazette details its publishing info and AP exclusive rights.
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New York
UPI
National Broiler Council
Mitchell begins prison term for Watergate crimes
On this date in 1977 former U.S. attorney general John Mitchell reported to federal prison to serve his Watergate related sentence making him the first former attorney general to go to jail.
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John Mitchell
U.S
Fire officials remove illegal fireworks from 27 Cedar Rapids stores
Cedar Rapids Fire Department inspectors found several kinds of illegal fireworks in 27 stores. Managers cooperated and items were removed. no charges have been filed. Fire Marshal Phillip Saunders warns reappearance could lead to charges.
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Cedar Rapids
Phillip Saunders
Iowa
Saunders
Fire Prevention Bureau
Green Mechanics: City Sued Over Salary Cost Calculation
Howard R. Green Co. petitions Linn District Court seeking a declaration that 100 percent total actual salary cost includes direct salary plus payroll expenses for resident supervision and inspection on a Feb 4 1970 contract for water pollution control plant improvements. The case centers on payment method and a January 18 bill.
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Cedar Rapids
Howard R. Green Co
Linn District Court
Volved
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Bill Bartley
Lakeside Foundation
Alcoholism Treatment Group
Bartley
Loren Jansa
Gwen Hall
Department of Social Services
Jansa
DSS
Orlie Workman
20Th Century Lounge
Workman and Switzer
Joan Biederman
Sabath
Cox
Anne Morrow Lindbergh
Gazette Company
Third Ave
Associated Press
Hummel
Griffin Ltd
Wilson Ave. S.W
Knitz
Cue’s Knitting Studio
Westwood Dr
2Nd Avenue
Wed
Balko’s Furniture & Appliance
Hammond Avenue
Waterloo
Green
Pentax MX
Tor
Pentax
Winder
Meee
Camera & Supply
E. Washington
Iowa City
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