Linn budget blocks expansion of homes for retarded
Linn County trims proposed residential expansion for mentally retarded persons halting a plan to add apartments and a counselor for six. About 100 people wait for openings as current funding reduces capacity at Linnhaven Discovery Village and Y Crest group homes. ARC urges volunteers and donations while outlining the need for more housing and services.
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Mary Burke
Atte County Fepullt
Linn County
Sharon Barnhart
Association For Retarded Citizens
ARC
Linn
Department of Mental Health Services
Barnhart
Linnhaven
Keith Griem
Griem
Discovery Village
Northbrook
Y-Crest
Barrett elected president of International Shrine Clown Association
Kenneth J. Barrett of El Kahir Shrine Jolly Jokers was elected president at the association’s annual meeting in San Antonio Texas last weekend Barrett a member of Bruce Masonic lodge and the E Kahir clown unit for about 10 years works as a service representative for Universal Engineering and is a Cedar Rapids resident.
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Kenneth J. Barrett
International Shrine Clown Association
San Antonio
Texas
Barrett
29Th St
Bruce Masonic Lodge
Universal Engineering
Cedar Rapids
Four drivers charged with drunken driving in Linn County
Four people were arrested and charged with drunk driving in Linn County late Wednesday and early Thursday. Ricky E. Martin, 28, Center Point, was charged with a second offense at 8:15 p.m. on Main Street. Gary K. Hootman, 29, Cedar Rapids, was arrested at 2:50 a.m. near First Street and Third Avenue SW and charged with ing. Lisa A. Russo, 21, Cedar Rapids Route 4, was arrested at 2:25 a.m. in the 100 block of Second Street SE. Jeffrey J. Vine, 19, rural Center Point, was arrested at 10:30 p.m. on Main Street and charged with unsafe backing and reckless driving.
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Linn County
Ricky E. Martin
Center Point
Main Street
Gary K. Hootman
B Ave
First Street
Third Avenue
Ing. Lisa A. Russo
Route 4
Cedar Rapids
Second Street
Jeffrey J. Vine
Stolen cash reported from Arthur Svoboda home
About $1,000 in paper currency and change was taken from a refrigerator stash at 264 Jacelyn Drive NW. Svoboda told police the theft occurred within the last three months. Second man charged in burglary case at Hardee’s Restaurant on Feb 19. Dan L. Jeffrey held on $5,000 bond. Carr arrested earlier. no items taken. Anamosa names ex McGregor publisher John G. Adney to head Journal-Eureka. DAR Good Citizen entrants announced with Dailey leading Northeast District.
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Arthur Svoboda
Jacelyn Drive
Svoboda
Hardee
Anamosa
McGregor
Anamosa Journal-Eureka
John G. Adney
Jones County
Don R. Wipf
Phyllis Wipf
Adney
Patricia
North Iowa Times
Winfield
Kan
Cynthia Dailey
Stephen Dailey
Iowa Daughters of the American Revolution
DAR
Des Moines
Dailey
Darsi Doyle
North Linn High School
Ronald Doyle
Walker
Carla Rickels
Rex Rickels
Route 2
Monticello
Linn County Awards 27800 Remodel Bid for Admin Office Restrooms
The Linn County Supervisors awarded Kleiman Construction of Cedar Rapids a 27800 contract to remodel restrooms at the Administrative Office Building at 930 First St. SW. The firm was the low bidder among seven.
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Linn County
Kleiman Construction
Cedar Rapids
First St
Kleiman
Ken Schriner
Jean Oxley
Carpelland
Smulekoff
Burglaries Charge Filed in Alburnett Case
William M. Dochterman of Marion was charged with second degree burglary for a Donald Strachen residence break in at Alburnett. A snowblower and other items valued over 950 dollars were taken but all items were recovered. A 17-year-old Alburnett boy was arrested earlier and released to his parents. Authorities expect more arrests.
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William M. Dochterman
Midway Road
Marion
Donald Strachen
Alburnett
Linn County Sheriff's
Time Check Center spring recreation offerings listed
Cedar Rapids Recreation Commission announces spring programs at the Time Check Center 1131 Fifth St NW Angie 398-5264. Activities include basketball and volleyball March 14 to May, leagues for men and youth, coed volleyball, exercise, caning, preschool, Tiny Tots, youth basketball, art and movement classes, special populations and family nights, plus adult open gym with no fee.
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Cedar Rapids Recreation Commission
Fifth St
Angie
Jane Moehr
Ray Prescott
Theft report from Sylvester residence garage
An outboard motor fishing gear and a tractor battery valued at $800 were stolen from a garage at 920 F Ave NW. Police say the overhead door was forced open between Monday and Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett Dague
19Th Ave
Thomas Sylvester
F Ave
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Third Ave
Dochterman
New Anamosa Publisher
DAR Competitor
Northeast
Iowa Bandmasters Association
Linn-Mar
Hoover
John Sackett
Sackett
1St Street
S.E
Westdale Mall
Lindale Mall
U.S
3Rd Avenue
Amana Rada Ranges
Smulekoffs
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