Vandalism trends in Cedar Rapids rise through October
The Cedar Rapids police log shows 106 vandalism cases in January rising to 181 by October with 20 Halloween night complaints. Through Oct 26, 68 adults and 85 juveniles were charged, plus 34 exceptional cases. A notable incident at Taylor School caused over 5500 in damages. Capt. Ralph Myers notes vandalism often stems from impulsive acts by youths lacking plans or motives.
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Clift
Cedar Rapids
Taylor School
Ralph Myers
Police Youth Bureau
Myers
Aging hearing set for Cedar Rapids November
A Cedar Rapids hearing of the House Aging Committee on November 15 will feature five congressmen a congresswoman and former Iowa governor Robert Blue as lead-off witness at 9 a.m. The topic is Loneliness and Social Alienation Among the Elderly with a congregate meal at Jane Boyd Community House.
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Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Iowa Commission On the Aging
Robert Blue
Eagle Grove
Mike Blouin
Dubuque
Blouin
Marty Russo
Illi
Coe College trustees appoint Gray as chairman for 3-year term
Cedar Rapids attorney William O. Gray, a 1936 Coe graduate and FBI veteran, was elected chairman of the Coe College board of trustees for a three year term. New board members named at the fall meeting include Clare I. Rice T.A. Parks and George R. Baker.
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Cedar Rapids
William O. Gray
Coe College Board of Trustees
Clare I. Rice
Collins Avionics Group
Rockwell International
T.A. Parks
Kwik-Way Industries Inc
George R. Baker
Continental Illinois Corporation
Chicago
Gray
Knollwood Drive
Coe
University of Iowa College of Law
Coe Board of Trustees
Silliman, Gray and
Rice
Thompson Drive
Collins Group
University of Wisconsin
St. Paul College of Law
Hawkeye Area
Boy Scouts of America
Iowa Manufacturers Association
Wisconsin Alumni Association
St. Luke’s Methodist Hospital
Cedar Rapids Symphony Orchestra Association
The
Aviation Hall of Fame
Seven charged with drunken driving in Linn County
Seven persons faced drunken driving charges after weekend incidents in Linn County. Larry Wright, 19, Walker, arrested at 9:55 p.m. Saturday at First Avenue and Sixth Street West. Sharon Clark, 31, 403 Eighth Ave. SW, arrested at 4 a.m. Sunday at First Street and First Avenue West. Others include Stewart Smith, 18, Center Point. Thomas Ryan, 24, 1422 Fifth Ave. SE. Janice Taylor, 28, 205 13th St. SE. Johnny Burgher, 27, Bertram. Ronald Kula, 36, Anamosa. Burgher also charged with failed stop after crash. Burgher treated and released at Mercy Hospital.
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Linn County
Larry Wright
Walker
First Avenue
Sixth Street West
Sharon A. Clark
Eighth Ave
First Street
First Avenue West
Iowa
Stewart K. Smith
Center Point
Hiawatha
Thomas L. Ryan
Fifth Ave
Coe Road
Janice J. Taylor
13Th St
Third Avenue
Johnny W. Burgher
Bertram
Highway 13
Coggan
Mercy Hospital
Ronald P. Kula
Police recruitment session at Kirkwood campus
The Cedar Rapids Police Department will hold a recruitment information session on Thursday at Kirkwood Community College. Lt. Gary Hinzman will meet students and other interested persons from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Amana Room at Iowa Hall. Applications must be submitted by December 22.
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Cedar Rapids
City Planning Commission
Bergen
Gareth Clift
Drunken driving arrest in Independence
Ronald G. Oveson 30 of Moscow was charged with drunken driving after an observed erratic drive and a failure to stop at the intersection of highways 248 and 20 in Independence. He appeared in Magistrate Court and was released to appear in district court.
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Independence
Ronald G. Oveson
Moscow
Oveson
Police Morale Tied to Open Investigations Demands
Officials urge a uniform approach to internal probes with minimal secrecy and due process safeguards. Aimed at restoring public trust, the call argues that police must earn respect through transparency and accountability amid ongoing investigations.
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Nois
Harold Ford
Tennessee
William Hughes
New Jersey
Chuck Grassley
R-New Hartford
Helen Meyner
Congress
Jane Boyd
14Th Avenue
10Th Street SE
Kedorp oPdsyew
Stapleton
Federal Bureau of Investigation
FBI
Iowa Highway Commission
Cedar Rapids Chamber of Commerce
American
Iowa State
Linn
Herbert Hoover Presidential Library Foundation
Iowa Electric Light and Power
Parks
Swisher
University of Iowa
University of Illinois
International Trade Bureau
United Way
Cedar Rapids Children’s Home
Cedar Rapids Symphony Association
St. Lawrence Seaway
Baker
Continental Illinois National Bank and Trust
William Gray
Malloy Jewelers
Second Ave
Floyd T. Bergen
Floyd Bergen
Public Safety
City of
Fire Department
Irene
Towne House Drive
N.E
St. Patrick Catholic Church
City-County Credit Union
METCO
Hanford Post No
America Legion
Junior Chamber of Commerce
South Side Civic Club
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