Vandalism varies among Cedar Rapids churches
A Gazette survey finds Cedar Rapids churches differ in vandalism exposure and security. Some churches report broken windows and costly alarms, while others remain open with limited trouble, including St. Pauls and First Lutheran adopting electronic systems and staff presence to deter intruders.
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Cedar Rapids
Charles Mehaffey
Asbury United Methodist Church
26Th Ave
Lundgren
First Lutheran Church
William Leonard
Immaculate
City Fire Department seeks recruits with strong job security
The Civil Service Commission posted firefighter qualifications at City Hall and fire stations. Gerald Powers leads the recruiting, expecting four to eight openings next year in a 130 member force. Applicants must pass written and physical exams, be 21 to 32, and have a high school diploma. Training includes classroom work and ongoing lifesaving courses. Pay can reach 12696 in the first year.
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Fire Department
Civil Service Commission
Gerald Powers
Powers
Iowa
City Hall
First St. SE
Seven burglaries under investigation in Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids police investigate at least seven burglaries over the weekend. Homes hit include Kerry Norton at 1015 18th St. SW with a piggy bank of change and leather coat taken. Ralph Niederhauser at 1701 12th Ave. SW lost a television. Terrance Mahoney at 1520 K St. SW had entire residence ransacked. Jim Queisner at 1218 First St. SW reported a $300 shotgun and $350 in chain saws taken. A. Hillmer at 617 13th St. NW had a forced entry but nothing stolen. James R. DeLong at 1350 Hillside Dr. NW reported jewelry and coins stolen. Mike's Auto Repair at 1607 B Ave. NE lost a telephone, stereo and several car keys.
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Cedar Rapids
Kerry Norton
18Th St
Ralph Niederhauser
12Th Ave
Terrance Mahoney
K St. SW
Jim Queisner
First St. SW
Mike
B Ave
Three Eastern Iowans honored by NASW for social work
Cedar Rapids nurse Carrol A. Roy of 4711 Woodview Drive NE is among three Eastern Iowans recognized by the Iowa Chapter NASW for outstanding professional social work. Roy, a 10 year VA Hospital Iowa City employee, co authored several publications and created a popular dialysis patient vacation program. The trio will be honored at Des Moines during the NASW awards banquet and symposium. The other honorees are Mildred Snider and Morris Adams, both of Iowa City, noted for leadership in education and regional social work development.
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Cedar Rapids
Linn County Social Services Office
Roy
Mildred Snider
Morris Adams
Iowa City
Iowa Nasw
Des Moines
Iowa
Larry Pool
NASW
Snider
University of Iowa School of Social Work
Adams
Lutheran Social Services
Iowa-Pace
Stabbing investigated in Cedar Rapids incident
The Linn County Sheriff’s Department probes a stabbing of George Nemer at 4524 Willow Brook Drive NE. He was treated at Mercy Hospital and released. A detective said the investigation begins today.
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Linn County
George Nemer
Park Ave
Willow Brook Drive
Mercy Hospital
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St. Paul’s United Methodist Church
St. Paul’s
Third Ave. SE
First Lutheran
Larry Lundgren
Jeanne Ledore
First Christian Church
Immaculate Conception
Eugene Kutsch
St. Jude’s Catholic Church
First Avenue
Edgewood Road
Cedar Valley Bible Church
Cottage Grove Ave
Central Park Presbyterian Church
Allen VanCleve
Central Park Presbyterian
St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church
Fifth St. SE
Louis W. Trzil
Trzil
William P. Leonard
A. Hillmer
13Th St. NW
James R. DeLong
Hillside Drive
Larry Lawrence
RA Power
Adl
FLO
2Nd Avenue
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NCE
Milota Florist
Jacalyn Dr
Cedar Hills Shopping Center
Stejskal Florist, Inc
Bowling St
Cedar Memorial Park
1St Ave
Blairs Flower Shop
7Th Ave
Marion
Mt. Vernon Rd
Bezdek’s Florists
Marion Blvd
Peck
Center Pt. Rd
Krebs Florist
18Th St. SW
Newport’s Greenhouse & Flower Shop
Wilson Ave
Lewellen Florist
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