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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1982
Page
14
Marion police sergeant Dolley requests a June 1 transfer to patrolman for personal reasons. Dolley, with 14 years as sergeant since 1978, says no pressure influenced the move. He faces ongoing legal disputes over a sexual harassment allegation and related suits against a radio station.
The six counties in the Cedar Rapids district revise proposed uses of federal social service block grants after a March shift in funding. Total funds dropped from 2,229,965 to 2,159,852 with new allocations listed for Benton, Hardin, Iowa, Johnson, Jones, Linn, Marshall, Poweshiek, Tama and Washington counties.
Christina Hruby and Mark Daniels faced simple misdemeanor charges after trying to converse with Phillip Gentry at Linn County Jail. A jail employee relayed messages via intercom. the pair spoke through windows in the parking lot. They were released after promising to appear in court.
Mel Abernathy 68 of 2075 Eighth Ave was admitted to St Luke's Hospital after a riding mower tipped on an incline causing deep lacerations to his foot. Fire officials say the accident occurred at his residence around 2:25 p.m and he underwent foot surgery following the injury.
Mr and Mrs David Kubik sold their residence at 3095 26th Ave to Mr and Mrs Mark Gates formerly of 1233 13th St The sale was handled by Century 21 Ray Kohl Realtors Ice Cream Social and Fine Arts Show at Indian Creek School on Thursday May 13 from 630 to 800 PM Medical assistance at 1174 44th St Adv 1 a M Wednesday
A plan to transfer rural land south of Marion from Linn-Mar to Marion Independent failed at a Linn County REC meeting. About 50 residents opposed the move and a petition with 70 signatures urged stopping the study. The proposal aimed to balance tax bases and cut bus time affecting roughly 29 Linn-Mar students.
Robert P. Blahnik was elected chairman of the Linn County Unit of the American Cancer Society at the unit's board meeting. Springville's Mrs. Lilie Hanna was nominated unanimously for the Harold W. Morgan Volunteer Award to be presented in October by the Iowa Division. Gary Streit was named vice chairman. others elected include Mrs. Mary Tow secretary and John Bryant treasurer, with multiple directors and a one year term for Marcia Machacek to fill a vacancy.
Mount Vernon officials reached a settlement after a council meeting on Seventh Avenue South. Howard R. Green & Co. agreed to pay for new drains totaling about $2,500 while the city covers half of the remaining $5,500 in engineering fees, with further payments on two prior projects pending Miller’s formal letter.
Four Gerald A. Senninger college scholarships totaling $4,000 were awarded to Marion students. Recipients chosen by local service clubs include Lisa Nove, Lori Miller, Ann Werning, and Gregory Pittam, with respective clubs Trojan Lodge 548, American Legion Post 298 Auxiliary, American Legion Post 298, and Marion Evening Lions Club.
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