Cedar Rapids considers central fire station and four substations plan
A Fire Department Ad Hoc Committee endorsed a master plan to build a new central fire station with four substations across Cedar Rapids and a future fifth near Westdale Mall. The plan targets faster responses, proposes combining Central Station with Station No. 2, and awaits City Council action and possible referendums.
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Westdale Mall
Floyd Bergen
Fourth Street
A Avenue NW
Council Street
42Nd Street
Williams Blvd
E Avenue
West Post Road
Glass Road
Blairs Ferry Road
C Avenue
Wiley Boulevard
Johnson Avenue
Bowman Woods
Cedar Rapids Fire Department awaits parts or new engine
The Cedar Rapids Fire Department has been without a fire pumper for a week with repairs projected to cost 10 000 to 12 000 if parts are found or 45 000 to 50 000 for a diesel upgrade. A new pumper at about 115 000 is also under consideration if funds allow.
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Cedar Rapids
Noelridge Park
Waukesha Motor Co
Waukesha
Wis
Environmental Protection Agency
Floyd Bergen
Public Safety Commissioner
Bergen
Cathy Selzer
Sergeant and his dog Sam return from Beirut duty
Sgt Tim Bergen of Cedar Rapids arrives home on two week leave with his dog Sam. The pair befriended in Beirut during peacekeeping duty and later sailed to Spain and back to Cedar Rapids. Bergen recalls the embassy bombing on April 18 and plans to finish his tour at Camp Lejeune.
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Dick Hoganizette
U.S
Beirut
Lebanon
Tim Bergen
Cedar Rapids
Sam
Bergen
Tim
Floyd
Irene
Camp Lejeune
N.C
Associated Press
Spain
States
North Carolina
the Gazette
Cornet Soloist to Play with Cedar Rapids Municipal Band
Barbara Deur, cornet soloist from Coralville, performs tonight with Cedar Rapids Municipal Band at Mount Mercy College. Concert starts 8 p.m. and repeats Sunday at 8 p.m. in Bever Park. Free admission. Dear taught trumpet at Drake University last term.
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Barbara Deur
Cedar Rapids
Mount Mercy College
Prairie Drive
Dear
Coralville
Bellstedt
Frank Piersol
Bagley
Friedemann
America
Ward/Dragon
Ives Schuman
Goldman
Lowden
Sousa
Boys of the Old Brigade
Chambers
Vejvoda
Barnum and Bailey
King
Drake University
Bever Park
Marion Briefs and Local Ads Highlight Trades and Markets
Marion Industrial Arts teacher Dave Cahalan starts a siding company offering home improvements with 19 years of experience. Highway 13 Farm Market features Arkansas Tomatoes at 69¢ per lb and Watermelon with Sunday to Friday hours. Warner Brothers advertises siding and roofing in Marion Iowa since 1953. Water Ski Show by Cedar Rapids Water Ski Club set for Sunday July 3 at 6 p.m. Ellis Park.
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Marion
Dave Cahalan
Dave
Highway 13
Arkansas
Central City
Cedar Rapids
Ellis Park
Two-car crash on Highway 30 near Vining
Cedar Rapids man Williams faces a charge after attempting a right-side pass on the wrong side of the road. He and Buttjer escaped injury as both cars collided. damages totaled about 1750 dollars. A Marion fire caused minor smoke damage to a building and a Cedar Rapids man remained in critical condition after an electrical accident in Marion.
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Toledo
Warren Zane Williams Jr
Cedar Rapids
Vining
Tama
Iowa State Patrol
Williams
Genevieve Elsina Buttjer
Charles City
Buttjer
Buttier
Jerry Jones
Graphics Circuits
Sixth Ave
Marion
Marion Fire Department
University of Iowa
Hiawatha approves 5 percent water rate hike
The Hiawatha water board votes a five percent rise in water rates affecting a typical 20 000 gallon two month use raising the annual bill by 41.46. Sewer charges tied to the water bill will rise and council may raise sewer billing percentage. Minimum 3000 gallons goes from 5 78 to 6 06 with each additional 100 gallons up from 11 5 cents to 12 cents. New rates take effect Friday but bills rise in August.
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Hiawatha Water Board
Fireworks Approved for Marion July Fourth Display
The Marion City Council approved Indian Creek Country Club to launch a limited set of fireworks for the Fourth of July. About 20 aerial devices will be discharged at dusk, with public attendance encouraged, as one member cautioned the display not last long.
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Marion
Indian Creek Country Club
West and Semelroth win in Hiawatha mayor and council race
In a tight special election for Hiawatha, Steve West secured the mayor pro tempore post with 159 votes to 150 for Robert Munsell. Pat Semero th won a City Council seat with 175 votes, defeating Matt Scheetz 43, Nancy Messa 42, and Donald Mohler 39. County canvass will finalize results.
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Hiawatha
Steve West
13Th Ave
West
Robert Munsell
Pat Semerroth
Kainz Drive
Matt Scheetz
Nancy Messa
Donald “Moose” Mohler
Tom Theis
Robert Wheeler
Linn County Board of Supervisors
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Cedar Rapids Fire Department
Citizens Committee
Dick Hogan
Warner Brothers
Iowa
KMART
Duane Gemaehlich
34Th St. NE
Vasey Ave
Center Pt. Rd
Dubuque
Clinton
Semelroth
Phillips 66
Nordstrom Oil Dealers
Phillips Handimarts
Phillips
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