Kirkwood official John Blong resigns associate superintendent post
Kirkwood Community College board approves the resignation of John Blong who has served nearly 11 years as associate superintendent for ancillary services and development. He leaves to take an administrative post at another college, effective later this month.
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Kirkwood Community College
John Blong
Blong
Ira Larson
Kirkwood
Wayne Newton
Luzerne
Richard Foerstner
Iowa City
B.A. Jensen
Earl Kempf
Northwest Area
Dennis Linderbaum
Alice Davis
Cedar Rapids
Bill Stewart
Grant Wood Area
Second suit filed in crash involving Linn County deaths
A second lawsuit names Dennis Scalf in a Linn County case over a 1976 traffic crash that killed Cedar Rapids residents David Malloy and Mollie McCord. McCord's estate seeks 125750, including 75000 for pain and untimely death, and 35000 punitive damages. McCord parents claim 15750 for loss of companionship and earnings. Two Malloy ex-wives seek 100000 against a tavern for serving alcohol to Scalf.
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Cedar Rapids
Dennis Scalf
McCord
Scalf
Linn
George
Joan McCord
Malloy
Medicare changes aid kidney patients under new rules
Cedar Rapids Social Security district manager James N. Wood outlined changes in Medicare for permanent kidney failure patients. Coverage begins the month dialysis starts with 100 percent home dialysis equipment cost if conditions are met, and continues for 36 months after a transplant or longer if it fails.
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James N. Wood
Social Security
Cedar Rapids
Wood
Medicare
Munro murder trial moved to January 8 in Linn County
Daniel Russell Munro, charged with four counts of murder for the February shootings in Des Moines and West Des Moines, will face trial January 8 in Linn County District Court. Judge Ray Fenton ordered the change of venue to ensure a fair proceeding, with earlier November start postponed due to motions and attorney commitments.
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Daniel Russell Munro
Des Moines
Linn
Polk County
Ray Fenton
Munro
West Des Moines
Electric Utility Replacing Poles in Cedar Rapids Neighborhood
High wires and tall steel poles replaces the old anchors and guy wires in yards along 18th Street and Chandler Street SW. Iown Electric Light and Power says the project eliminates wires over homes and strengthens the distribution system, with similar efforts completed elsewhere in Cedar Rapids.
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Iown Electric Light and Power
18Th Street
Chandler Street
Cedar Rapids
Studded Tire Use Returns Across Iowa Season
Iowa motorists may use studded tires from November 1 to April 1 under state law. The IDOT seeks a push to ban them in the 1979 Legislature, citing highway wear. Nationwide, ten states prohibit studded tires, while others limit usage periods or impose no restrictions.
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Iowa
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Illinois
Missouri
Nebraska
South Dakota
Road through Van Vechten Park eyed to ease truck traffic
About 50 southeast quadrant residents urged building a road from Otis Road SE through Van Vechten Park to join 12th Avenue to cut grain and gravel truck traffic. Other routing options faced rights of way and rail crossings, with city officials weighing park covenants and feasibility. a 1981 start date possible if approved.
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Southeast Quadrant
van Vechten Park
Jane Boyd Community House
10Th Street
16Th and
17Th Avenues
Otis Road
12Th Avenue
Otis
City Traffic Engineering Department
Richard Phillips
Phillips
Winter Sports Conditioning Advice For Readers
Experts advise on pre season training to prevent aches and injuries during winter sports. The piece outlines practical drills, conditioning tips, and safety measures to shape up before cold weather activities start.
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Christie Wallace
David A. Malloy
Mollie McCord
Youth Board
Armstrong’s
The
American Cancer Society
van Vechten
Martin Luther
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