Rail loss hits Monticello area farmers hard
Erdahl notes diesel costs could rise sharply with rail switch to truck transport threatening farming linked industries. Local firms warn higher fuel, trucking volumes, and shipping costs will raise prices for fertilizers, chemicals, and loaves as pipelines shift to trucks. Community leaders seek federal aid to preserve rail rights for a new operator.
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Erdahl
Cuckler
Monticello
Lewis Systems Menasha Corporation
Charles Mueller
Lewi Systems
Chicago
Mueller
Anamosa
Alan Rush
Linn-Jones FS Service, Inc
Rugh
Central City
Rock concert arrests flood Five Seasons Center
At least a dozen people were arrested near the ZZ TOP show at Five Seasons Center on Friday night. Four adults faced public intoxication charges, two men were charged with assault and intoxication, two with possession of drugs, and four juveniles with drug-related charges. One man, Michael A. Poots, 18, was hospitalized for a possible overdose after being found drinking and using marijuana, with LSD reportedly involved.
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Five Seasons Center
Michael A. Poots
Coralville
Mercy Hospital
Poots
First Avenue NE
Linn County
James R. Pagenpohl
Route 1
North Liberty
Charles P. Newton
Steve D. Vedepo
N St
Mary A. Coulter
Rock Island
Michael J. Jackson
Marengo
William E. Tuecke
326
27Th Ave. I
Christopher J. Dorrance
Washington Ave
Samuel T. Lucker
West Branch
Linn County aids heating bills through general assistance program
Linn County General Assistance offers funds to help low income residents pay utility and other current expenses during winter crises. Eligibility is stringent and limited to Linn County residents with income caps far lower than federal energy crisis aid, which is largely exhausted though a small remaining pot is earmarked for waiting list recipients.
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Linn County
Edith Pruissman
Linn
Hawkeye Area
HACAP
Tom Miskimen
the Gazette
Miskimen
Pruissman
Linn General Assistance
Third Ave
Iowa
Gazette carriers win trip to Yugoslavia
Two Gazette carriers win a 13 day travel tour to Yugoslavia as part of the 24th annual Young Columbus contest. Winners Jonathan Brandt and Julie Dodson, both 15, will depart April 15 with participants from 100 newspapers nationwide. Alternates and finalists receive $50 prizes. others earn prizes proportional to their customer base.
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Gazette
Yugoslavia
Jonathan Brandt
Atkins
Julie Dodson
Regent St. NW
Parade Magazine
Parade
JAT Yugoslav Airlines
Brandt
Dodson
Vicki Ely
Anamosa
Rod Miller
28Th St. NW
Christopher Vagts
Eldora
Terr Hinman
Independence
Kevin Edmonds
Vinton
Laura Fuller
Town City
Dan Colehour
Mount Vernon
Brenda Newton
English Boulevard
Marion
Linda Pelzer
42Nd St
Sheila Snow
United Way dinner to honor Linn County supporters
More than 300 people are expected at the fifth annual United Way awards dinner at 7 p.m. Thursday in Stouffer's Hotel. The event recognizes Linn County business and employee group support for a campaign that raised 1,909,900 dollars to fund 17 community service agencies. Entertainment will be provided by Washington High School Swing Choir Momentum directed by Rick Biella. In separate police actions, six people were charged with drunken driving, and several individuals were arrested for intoxication and traffic offenses in Linn County, with various addresses and times noted. Twenty years ago the Iowa Board of Control faced accusations of irregularities in equipment contract awards.
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United Way
Stouffer’s Hotel
Linn County
Washington High School
Momentum
Rick Biella
City Briefs and Advertisements Feature Local Clubs
Cedar Rapids camera club meets Thursday at 7 30 p m at Grace Episcopal Church with mini slide shows. Stamp club hosts a cover contest Monday at 7 30 p m in the Peoples Bank community room Third Avenue SW. Transcendental Meditation offers a free intro lecture Tuesday at 656 Memorial Drive SE at 1 p m or 7 30 p m. Dentists Dr David Covey opens at 1520 First Avenue NW call 363 5963. Also notices for Conger Metcalf posters Corner House, ads from The Five Seasons Extra Junior Achievement, and various buy offers and events with local contact numbers.
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Camera Club
Cedar Rapids Club
Grace Episcopal Church
Bishop Cafeteria
Stamp Club
Peoples Bank
Third Avenue SW
Memorial Drive SE
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