Hall grant boosts Cedar Rapids theatre campaign
The Hall Foundation awarded 300000 dollars to the Cedar Rapids Community Theatre CRCT for the Spotlight on Tomorrow renovation drive at the Iowa Theatre. The nearly 985000 dollar goal would gain the CRCT a permanent downtown home with a 500 seat main stage and new facilities.
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Iowa Theatre
Community Theatre
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Community Theatre Building Corp
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the Gazette
Darrell Morf
Cedar Rapids
Howard Hall
Margaret
David Linge
Early morning public indecency reported near two schools
A 16 to 20 year old male exposed himself to a Franklin Junior High student near B Avenue and 17th Street NE and then to a Polk Elementary student outside the school between 8 and 8:30 am. He is described as about six feet tall in brown corduroy pants. Police urge prompt notification.
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Franklin
B Avenue
17Th Street
Polk
Cedar Rapids
James Barnes
Kinzenbaw Sentencing Delayed to December 10
The sentencing for David Kinzenbaw, scheduled for Tuesday, was postponed to December 10 after a transcript from his August trial is not yet complete. Kinzenbaw was convicted in Linn District Court of voluntary manslaughter in the October 15, 1981, shooting death of Danita Straw.
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David Kinzenbaw
Kinzenbaw
Linn
Danita Straw
Burglary Suspect Arrested Inside New Process Laundry
Police arrested Floyd O Kott Jr 18 inside New Process Laundry at 935 A Ave NE shortly after 2 am Tuesday. He was taken to Linn County Jail and released on his own recognizance later Tuesday afternoon. Marilyn Lloyd named Boulder Township trustee after a tied write in vote and a random draw by Supervisor Ken Schriner. Boulder Township lies northeast of Linn County near Prairieburg.
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A Ave
Floyd O. Kott Jr
Wilson Ave
Linn County
Marilyn Lloyd
Boulder Township
Lloyd
Ken Schriner
Prairieburg
Cheese goes fast in Linn County distribution
Cheese and butter supplies ran out quickly Tuesday in Linn County’s monthly distribution, leaving shoppers with limited options and prompting officials to consider adjustments for future events.
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Linn County
Linn-Mar offers 3.25 percent raise to service staff
A second Linn-Mar group receives a 3.25 percent salary increase during bargaining. The district earlier offered the same raise to secretarial and clerical workers after they sought 6.5 percent. Service personnel had requested 6.8 percent last week.
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Propeller theft reported in Marion weekend
Marion police were told a 21 inch stainless steel boat propeller valued at about 400 dollars was taken from a boat parked beside a garage over the weekend. The item belonged to Forrest K Lofton of 2265 Clark Ave. Granger Historical House opens Thanksgiving 1 30 to 4 00. The Marion American Legion Post 298 hosts a Thanksgiving Turkey Trot this Friday with The Bob Hersom Band 9 pm to 1 am Ted Davin in charge. First National Bank of Iowa Marion Cedar Rapids locations closed Thursday November 25 for Thanksgiving. 24 hour tellers and night depository available. Warner Brothers ad 377 5573.
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Chicago and North Western Railroad
Beverly Yard
Forrest K. Lofton
Clark Ave
Marion
American Legion
American Legion Post 298
Bob Hersom
Ted Davin
Marion- Cedar Rapids
First National Bank of Iowa
Cedar Rapids revises cable theft ordinance for third time
The Cedar Rapids City Council reviewed a third revision aimed at reducing cable service theft. The proposal, trimmed after public protests, bans unauthorized connections and devices used to receive cable programs without payment. Convictions would be misdemeanors. a first reading was uncertain at the Tuesday session.
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Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids Cablevision
Floyd Bergen
Public Safety Commissioner
Sytem
Former C R officer wins age discrimination settlement
A former Cedar Rapids police officer, Rodger Greear, who sought rehiring after being deemed over age, received a $20,500 out of court settlement from the city. Greear, now with Marion Police, filed suit in U S District Court claiming age discrimination and seeking back pay and future earnings, while indicating he no longer wished to return to Cedar Rapids. The city auditor confirmed the payment to Greear.
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Cedar Rapids
Rodger Greear
Marion Police Department
U. S. District Court
Greear
John Riccolo
Riccolo
Free Thanksgiving dinner for seniors at Washington High School
Cooks at Washington High School begin roasting 500 turkeys for a free Thanksgiving meal Thursday. The event, funded by Duane Schmidt, organized by the Council on Aging, will provide transport for 60 percent of attendees with rides from city buses and volunteers.
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Washington High School
Council On Aging
Duane Schmidt
Dick Using
Cedar Rapids radio cuts ads from schedule
KHAK AM Cedar Rapids drops all commercials while keeping news weather and hourly public service announcements. New VP GM Mary Quass says Constant Country format began last Sunday and FM revenue supports AM. Indefinite how long ads stay off as station seeks to regain audience lost to stereo FM.
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Khak-Am
Cedar Rapids
Mary Quass
Khak AM. FM
Quass
Khak-Fm
Four Way Stop Proposed at Hazardous Interchange
County Supervisors will consider a resolution to install four way stop signs at the Alburnett and County Home roads intersection north of Marion. County Engineer Jerry Nelson notes past accidents and a traffic study finding no need for a four way stop, but advocates say islands reduced crashes and forecast more traffic with the I 380 Toddville interchange opening next year.
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County Home Roads
Marion
Jerry Nelson
Nelson
Ken Schriner
Toddville
County Home Road
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