Linn County Social Services move on hold amid cost dispute
A plan to consolidate Linn County Department of Social Services offices into a single building is stalled as county officials seek state cost guarantees. State DSS Commissioner Michael Reagen rejected some terms, citing Iowa Code rules on funding, while a Tuesday meeting with officials is planned to resolve the issues.
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County board spar with Legal Services over General Assistance changes
Linn County supervisors spar with Carol Turner of Legal Services Corp of Iowa over March 1 policy changes reducing General Assistance payments to 175 for a single person and 250 for a family and limiting benefits to three months per year unless an appeal is made. The board discussed drafting an ordinance after a closed session, with no final ruling. Continuous public input and notice were questioned, while Legal Services urged clearer appeal information to clients.
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Counterclaim filed by officers over arrest suit
A Fairview man sued Linn County Deputy Mickie Orr and former Sheriff Orlie Workman for arrest abuses and malicious prosecution. The officers respond with counterclaims seeking damages for libel and alleged false charges, asserting reasonable grounds for belief of law violations and duties interference.
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Cedar Rapids Symphony Scholarships Awarded for 20th Year
The Women's Committee sponsors orchestral scholarships with 50 for junior high players and 200 for senior high players. Winners include Michael Strauss viola Iowa City Dan Davis bassoon Kara Kosek violin Cedar Rapids. The program supports study of orchestral instruments in its 20th year.
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