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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1977
Page
19
Marion council set a 1977 78 budget at 4 274 385 with 1 354 342 to be raised by tax. tax rate rises to 8 49 per 1000 from 7 67. Manager Asaro cites inflation and debt service as causes. overall budget falls from 4 321 360. Four council members approved. three absent: Grundy Klopfenstein Foster.
The Marion city council set March 15 for bids on the community center renovation and April 5 for bids on the 1977 storm sewer project. Bids must be given to the city clerk by deadlines and will be reviewed at the listed council meetings.
Thomas Cooley, 20, Washburn, pleaded guilty in Benton county district court to manslaughter and received eight years in the men's reformatory at Anamosa. The sentence runs concurrent with a ten year term from Black Hawk county. Cooley fled a high speed chase that led to Gabriel LaFramboise's death near Dec 9 across multiple counties.
Billy Long of Tama files a counter-claim in Tama county district court seeking 31,869.86 in damages from Darling and Co. over a hauler contract for animal carcasses. He alleges rate reductions, improper termination notice, and false statements harming his business.
Vinton Band Boosters schedule a public auction Saturday at 1 p.m. in the girls 4-H buildings at the Benton county fairground to raise funds for new band uniforms for Benton Community High School. The current uniforms were bought in 1961 and replacements are budgeted annually. estimated cost is 12000 dollars.
A Belle Plaine man, Theodore Wynkowski, 37, suffered neck and jaw injuries when his car collided with a semi trailer driven by Melvin Binks near Belle Plaine. Wynkowski was in fair condition at St. Luke's Hospital in Cedar Rapids. Passenger Brian Keegan, 17, also from Belle Plaine, had minor injuries and was treated and released. A Senate judiciary committee announced unanimous approval of President Eisenhower's Supreme Court nomination of William J. Brennan 20 years ago.
Marion's council on Thursday night authorized soliciting proposals to study renovation of the central business district. A non profit to support the study may be formed. The bid would cover a marketing study architectural drawings sign control and consulting services. The plan is a joint venture of the city Chamber of Commerce the downtown retail bureau and affected businesses.
Marion's council initially rejected then approved a 500 payment to Herman Thompson Associates for the Blairs Ferry road Lindale drive intersection analysis. The 3-1 first vote shifted to yes after Kraut recanted his protest vote, and the final 4-0 resolution passed.
Six people were hurt in a three car crash at Lindale Drive and Blairs Ferry Road Thursday afternoon. Police say Steven Barker 18 of Coggan collided with Raymond V. Fairley 63 of Olin and then struck Carole Toner 34 and Mary Bartkus 27, both of Anamosa, along with Linda Hagen 26 Shelly Reynolds 23 Debbie Bailey 17 and others. Barker was cited for disobeying a yield sign.
The University of Iowa will offer full tuition scholarships to female student athletes whose permanent residence is outside Iowa. Aid rises from 682 to 1710 dollars per year for the next academic year, with 80 scholarships available next year up from 60. Christine Grant calls the policy timely and a step toward a higher quality program.
The Linn County Board of Supervisors plans a public hearing on Federal Aid Route 4850 to include grading paving and right of way. Volunteers at Linn County Information and Referral are honored for three years of service and agency policy guidance.
White House counsel says the Carter administration is weighing changes to less than honorable discharges for Vietnam veterans. Action could come from the Pentagon or military boards to speed up a backlog, potentially aiding about 259 524 general and 173 000 undesirable discharges while excluding dishonorable cases.
Steven R. Klein and Jeffrey Spilman both of Lone Tree were arrested by Johnson county deputies on receiving stolen property charges. About $3,000 from the Lone Tree school science room on February 22 was recovered. Investigations continue with further arrests anticipated. Both were released on their own recognizance after arraignment.
The City of Mount Vernon requests sealed bids for garbage and refuse collection and related services for a three year term. Bids due March 14 1977 require a performance bond equal to thirty six months of bid value. The city reserves right to reject any or all bids and to waive informalities.
Notice of budget hearing for Walford Iowa covering July 1 1977 to June 30 1978. City Council met March 10 1977 at Farmers Savings Bank to discuss the proposed budget with an estimated tax rate of 5.32 per 1000. Copies of the detailed budget are available from the mayor clerk and city library. Residents may speak or object at the hearing.
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