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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1990
Page
10
The Gazette argues for integrating vocational and academic tracks in public high schools. It advocates combining goals from both sides to provide all students with broad work readiness and adaptability for a changing economy.
Rich Lake becomes assistant dean of industrial technologies at Kirkwood Community College. He earned a BA in industrial education from Wichita State University and an MA in education from the University of Nebraska. He joined Kirkwood in 1985.
Linn District Court proceedings list multiple defendants with guilty pleas and sentences. Michelle M. Henry received two concurrent ten year terms for delivering cocaine with 17 days credit. Charles G. Hartman got up to five years for second degree theft and a concurrent ten-year sentence for probation revocation. Kevin V. Meyer faced resentence up to ten years plus a five-year term, with restitution and probation terms. Robert Russell received a ten-year suspended sentence for second-degree burglary. Dennis J. Floyd convicted of third-offense drunken driving, fined and sentenced up to five years. Michael W. Kenney pleaded guilty to forgery and received up to five years. Mark A. Young faced a five-year suspended sentence for third-offense drunken driving. Steve A. Davis pled to attempted second-degree burglary with a five-year suspended sentence. Susan Q. Wharton received a five-year suspended sentence with probation and restitution. Sheila Whiteside pled guilty to second-degree fraudulent practices with restitution. Scott E. Alt and Tracy K. Parrish along with Brian L. Welbes received deferred sentences and probation for related offenses. Vicki L. Pointer pled guilty to forgery with deferred sentence. Christina L. Hardy pleaded guilty to second-degree theft with deferred sentence and restitution. Jeffrey P. Meyer received a two-year suspended sentence for second-degree theft and related charges.
Arlington City Council heard recycling will be part of future Fayette County garbage plans. Jeri Watson reported on a fire cleanup effort and a budget amendment approved without objections, adding 15,400 to cover firetruck costs. A five year maintenance contract with Water Town Paint and Repair at 650 per year was approved, with interior tower painting possible at 24,115.
Nebraska delegates favor making Carter Lake part of Nebraska citing crime concerns and school busing issues. Iowa officials counter with resident opposition noting no Carter Lake resident wants Nebraskan status. Discussion centers on river boundary and disputed lands between Sioux City and Omaha.
Des Moines police officer Robert King Jr aged 26 is suspended for 25 days without pay after admitting sex with a woman involved in a traffic accident he was investigating. City officials praised his cooperation but chose suspension over firing. The Jan. 20 incident involved a 21 year old woman.
Captain Richard Strommer led the Cedar Rapids Salvation Army Corps as he hosted the Heartland Division Young Peoples Council. Attendees represented 29 corps centers in eastern Iowa and central Illinois, and the City of Five Seasons offered thanks for the civic effort.
A public notice invites groups to hold meetings conventions or seminars in Cedar Rapids with assistance from arranging hotels venues hospitality and entertainment. The message emphasizes smooth planning and benefits for all involved.
The Cedar Rapids Area Convention and Visitors Bureau invites callers to reach (319) 398 5009 for more information. Contact at 119 First Avenue SE, P O Box 5339, Cedar Rapids IA 52406-5339 for details.
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