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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1986
Page
2
The Iowa House voted overwhelmingly Tuesday to back a bill offering financial incentives to districts that voluntarily consolidate, with a requirement to trim administrative costs. The proposal aims to encourage district mergers and reduce overhead across the state.
Cedar Rapids area contemplates ending the School Safety Patrol as sixth graders move to junior high over the next two years. Officials and police consider replacing cadets with senior volunteers or parent help due to safety concerns and civil liability. Grounded by budget limits, officials weigh protecting students and preserving instructional time.
The Cedar Rapids Gazette established 1883 by The Gazette Company publishes daily and Sunday at 500 Third Avenue SE Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406. Second class postage paid at Cedar Rapids Iowa. Carrier 2.25 weekly. By mail morning editions and Sunday seven issues 10.40 for 4 weeks 110.00 for 52 weeks. Other states and U S territories 140.00 for 52 weeks. No mail subscriptions in areas with Gazette carrier service. AP exclusive republication rights apply. Postmaster address changes to The Gazette Company P O Box 511 Cedar Rapids IA 52406.
An aerobics instructor and an X ray technician become the Cedar Rapids Fire Department’s first women, with council approval expected to appoint eight new hires effective April 21. Natalie Kleis and Tonya Ross join a list of nine, amid a 300 plus applicant pool, as the department expands.
Edward Higgins 37 of Vinton pleads guilty in Cedar Rapids court for his role in the February Linn County State Bank robbery at Coggon. He testified he walked to the safe and took money while noting Roger Bradford brandished a pellet gun and struck two employees. Higgins agreed to cooperate. he faces up to 20 years and a $250,000 fine at sentencing May 12.
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