Red tape delays $2000 sick leave payout for eight retirees
A Cedar Rapids man and seven other retired state employees face delays in receiving $2000 cash for unused sick leave after missed paper deadlines. The Iowa Appeals Board, meeting June 9, will decide how to resolve the cases, with officials noting possible payments for those who followed instructions but missed deadlines. The board includes the state treasurer, comptroller and auditor.
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Des Moines
Cedar Rapids
Jasa
Appeals Board
Tom Patterson
Patterson
S. Patterson
State Comptroller’s
State Treasurer
Comptroller
Wilkins Elementary Students Publish 27th Street Journal
Investigative reporting shines at Wilkins Elementary in Marion as third graders produce the 12 page 27th Street Journal with help from Carol Brown and Larry Tanner. Profiles of staff reveal personal details while faculty interviews cover hobbies, school plans, and safety practices.
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Tom Fruehling
Gazette
Marion Bureau
Wilkins
Marion
27Th Street Journal
Carol Brown
Larry Tanner
Tanner
Brian
Parking Lot Trespass Letter Aimed at Night Gatherings
Marion police seek new authority to order people off private parking lots after hours. Captain Joe Neuhaus cites complaints from business owners about loitering and trash. The proposed measure would allow police to pursue criminal trespass if individuals refuse to vacate.
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Marion
Joe Neuhaus
Neuhaus
Marion Briefs and Local Notices
Marion Past 60 plans a bus trip to Living History Farms in Des Moines on Saturday June 14 leaving Marion at 7 a.m. returning at 8 p.m. Reservations via 377-4856. Also a garage sale Saturday 9 to 5 at 2410 12th Ave with ad 1. Painting roofing and repairs call Bobby 373-1801. Medical assistance locations listed at 3027 Fifth Ave and 2605 Fifth Ave with times noted.
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Marion Past 60
Des Moines
Living History Farms
Marion
Three Assault Charges Filed Against Linda Massey
Linda L. Massey, 25, faces three counts of assault for allegedly striking two sheriff's deputies and a jail matron during jail intake at Linn County Jail. She was arrested for intoxication by Cedar Rapids police and held in custody. The date references a 1937 Republic Steel strike clash in south Chicago with 10 dead and 90 wounded.
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Linda L. Massey
Linn County
Massey
23Rd St. Drive
Cedar Rapids
Republic Steel Corporation
Chicago
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C.R. Man
Joseph Jasa
St. SW
State Appeals Board
State Beer and Liquor Control Department
Fifth Ave. SE
State Comptroller’s Office
Mario
Darcle Novotny
Carol Prehm
Aberle
Mark Ackley
Maryellen Neal
James Brust
Ray Grimm
Mike Bowdish
12Th Ave
Call Bobby
Fifth Ave
ST Joseph Parish
Raffles
Irefigh
Miowa
Country Store
Beer Garden
Phoe
Smulekoffs
1St ST
3Rd Ave
Boston
Rocker
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