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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1982
Page
19
IOWA CITY police fitness test day drew 304 applicants aged 18 to 35. After obstacle course, loaded stretcher, ladder climb and body drag trials, 126 contestants, including 15 women, qualified for interviews as top candidates.
Community celebration set for June 13 in Calamus to honor firefighters from Calamus Wheatland and Grand Mound led by Marie Allen. A parade and potluck will include fire trucks, with burn victims from a local explosion invited to attend. Donations will support local fire departments.
Montezuma attorney Mike Mahaffey told an NBC News reporter the chief topic on Montezuma streets was weather. John Morrissey notes in Off the Square in the Montezuma Republican last week that the reporter likely expected quotable opinions on larger events.
A Cedar County Crime Stoppers group was established with Ralph McIntosh of Clar ence as chairman. Citizens may provide anonymous tips via a code number, and rewards up to 1000 dollars may be offered if tips lead to arrests. Contact Cedar County Sheriff's Department for details.
Kenneth Fry, a 1946 Webster Consolidated High School graduate, will address the alumni association at a May 29 dinner. The event at United Central Bank Sigourney starts with 6 pm registration and 7 pm dinner, with contact Mrs. Imogene Homan for details. Fry, an Iowa Wesleyan College and University of Northern Iowa alum, has led Turner Elementary School in West Chicago for 21 years.
Cr ES JIM MAGDEFRAY writes in the Belle Plaine plon that Lou Grant aided public understanding of journalism and media, though the piece ends unsure. The column reflects on media figures shaping audience knowledge and trust.
Anamosa Squadron of the Civil Air Patrol led by Dick Snavely reports the 22-member group remains stretched thin. They assist in locating lost children, aiding after natural disasters, and locating aircraft accidents while calling for new recruits to bolster capacity.
Camp Courageous of Iowa celebrates its tenth anniversary on June 13 with presentations at 1 30 p m at the Camp Main Lodge five miles southeast of Monticello. Signsmark routes on Highways 151 and 38. An open house with refreshments follows. The year round camp spans 40 acres serving handicapped individuals.
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