Probable cause found in three rights unit complaints
The Cedar Rapids Human Rights Commission found probable cause in three complaints and approved conciliation agreements. A white female alleging sex harassment at a fabrication firm would receive an apology and supervision directives. another case involving alleged discriminatory firing at a bar led to back pay and a posting order. a black male faced disparate impact claims with a $2,299 back pay award and a policy change banning use of arrest records unless business necessity justifies it.
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Cedar Rapids
Human Rights Commission
Support grows for redevelopment project in Marion
More than 70 percent of downtown Marion property owners back the central business district redevelopment plan with aims to reach 100 percent. The proposal covers a four block area on Seventh Avenue between 10th and 12th streets, funded by the city and owners with facade work by owners. City estimates pledge nearly $400,000 in two years plus $105,000 from private sources.
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Marion
Central Business District
Marion Redevelopment Corporation
Jeff Schott
Seventh Avenue
10Th
12Th Streets
al Wardenburg
YMCA Marion schedules mixed activities and classes
The Marion YMCA issued a Thursday schedule listing non aquatic options including preschool gymnastics, adult open gym, fitness classes from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., and aquatic sessions such as adult swim and youth lessons. Classified notes mention The Auto fart.
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YMCA
The
Marion Ymca
Chicago Psychic Henry Rucker to Lecture at Coe College
Chicago based psychic Henry Rucker will lecture at Coe College Cherry Auditorium this weekend under the Institute of Man in Marion. He speaks at 7 30 p.m. Friday and will conduct a workshop Saturday with details available from Betty Reeder at 377 1712 or the institute.
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Henry Rucker
Coe College
Cherry Auditorium
Institute of Man
Marion
Rucker
Betty Reeder
Institute
Marion Briefs Luncheon and Lodge Meeting Schedule
Marion notes announce a Thursday noon Lions Club at Longfellow school with solar facility demo and reserved lunch via Dave Etzel. Marion Masonic Lodge No 6 meets Thursday at 7 30 p m for first degree work at the Masonic Temple. A correction identifies Braska House as the Marion home on the National Register. Lost dog alert Norwegian Elkhound reward 377 2828. Aluminum siding ad Warner Brothers 377 5573.
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Longfellow School
Dave Etzel
Marion
Masonic Lodge No. 6
Masonic Temple
Jury convicts Stambaugh in fatal Iowa traffic crash
Linn County jury finds Ronald L. Stambaugh guilty of involuntary manslaughter in the December 9 crash that injured Robert Hess and killed him. He is also guilty of leaving the scene and driving while license suspended. Sentencing set for April 20.
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Ronald L. Stambaugh
Robert G. Hess
Linn District Court
Stambaugh
Hess
27Th St. NW
F Avenue NW
August Hansell Jr
Darlene G. Wimmer
Kathleen J. Tuchel
Dorothy J. Beardsley
Helen E. Rogers
Mary M. Biwer
Thomas C. Kell
Floyd A. Lillig
Cedar Rapids
Steven M. Denton
Dolores A
AA conference set Saturday at Harnischfeger plant
An Open Alcoholics Anonymous mini conference on the disease of alcoholism will be held Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Harnischfeger Corp. 5300 Waconia Ave. S.W. The Harnischfeger noon AA group sponsors discussions on medical social and personal aspects with AA speakers sharing experiences. Letters inviting Cedar Rapids area industries have been sent. No pre-registration or fee, luncheon available at up to $1.50 per person.
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Alcoholics Anonymous
Harnischfeger Corp
Waconia Ave
Harnischfeger Noon
Cedar Rapids Area
Route 380 case goes to judge by April 30
In Cedar Rapids a legal brief seeks a permanent injunction to block the 47.6 mile Interstate 380 route between Cedar Rapids and Waterloo. The Farmland Preservation Association argues the plan harms farm land and that the environmental impact statement is deficient. The judge will be asked to decide by June 1, with the Iowa Department of Transportation awaiting a ruling and potential further briefs.
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U.S. District Court
Cedar Rapids
Waterloo
Farmland Preservation Association
Iowa Department of Transportation
U.S
Edward J. McManus
Transportation Department
SDOT
Robert Goodwin
IDOT
Goodwin
Five Arrested on Linn County Drunk Driving Charges
Five persons were arrested and charged with drunk driving in Linn County on Tuesday and early today. David E. Eicher, 27, was arrested at 5 10 p m on Seventh Street SW. Jack P. Kearns, 56, was arrested at 8 10 p m on 10th Street SE. Jerry Baker, 28, was arrested at 12 15 a m on First Avenue SE and charged with speeding. Paul L. Roberts, 32, was arrested at 12 28 a m at B Avenue and 19th Street NE. Richard R. Hogan, 35, was arrested at 2 15 a m at Williams Boulevard and Eighth Avenue SW.
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Linn County
David E. Eicher
Old
Marion Road
Seventh Street
Jack P. Kearns
Des Moines
10Th Street
Jerry Baker
Second St
First Avenue
Paul L. Roberts
B Ave
B Avenue
19Th Street
Richard R. Hogan
13Th Ave
Williams Boulevard
Eighth Avenue
Property Taxes Due Second Half Deadline Approaches
Linn County Treasurer James Hennessey reminds residents that second half property taxes must be paid by March 31 to avoid penalties. Payments postmarked by March 31 will be accepted without penalty. from April 1, a 1 percent monthly penalty applies.
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Linn
James Hennessey
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