Reversion Clause Still Delays Cedar Rapids Armory Bid
Legal wrangle over a reversion clause in the Cedar Rapids to Town guard land transfer has hindered bids for a 22,000 square foot armory at Cedar Rapids airport. The city would donate five acres with a return clause if unused. Guard officials seek AG opinion on a wording change to allow city return, with bids possible within 60 days and project funding 75 percent federally financed.
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State Armory Board
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Col. Daffron
Highway 218
Consumer Protection Division Expands With Students and Trials
The Consumer Protection Division grew from one attorney to three lawyers a student and four secretaries. Two Drake law students and an undergraduate will work unpaid this week to bolster the team. Since inception, over 60 lawsuits have been filed with about 24 awaiting court action and roughly $1,000,000 recovered for consumers defrauded. About 25 percent of complaints reach court as many are disputes, arbitrations, or lack sufficient evidence. The division even uses undercover methods, including testing sales firms and fabricating evidence in a TV repair case to secure lawsuits. Garrett notes complaints continue rising, with no slowdown expected as thousands more arrive annually.
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Lawans
One Person Hospitalized In Crashes In City
One person remains hospitalized after two unrelated accidents Sunday. Ray J. Hamad aged 50 of 1206 N Avenue NW was admitted to St Luke's Hospital with head lacerations after his car collided with a vehicle driven by Gary A. Berg gren 18 of 135 Twenty first street NW at First Avenue and Eighteenth Street NW. No charges were filed. Denis J. Kleitsch 17 of 125 Twenty sixth street drive SE was injured when the motorcycle he drove struck a center median on Sixteenth Avenue Southwest, sliding 175 feet and fracturing a wrist before Mercy Hospital release.
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St. Luke's Hospital
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Berggren
First Avenue
Eighteenth Street NW
Denis J. Kleitsch
Twenty-sixth Street
Sixteenth Avenue
Kleitsch
Mercy Hospital
Quake Reported Near Solomon Islands by UC Seismograph
A moderately strong earthquake struck the Solomon Islands region Sunday, as recorded by the University of California seismograph station. The report notes the event's strength and location based on UC seismic data.
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New Head of Optimist Club Seeks One Year Term
Keith Koch has taken office as president of the Evening Optimist Club of Cedar Rapids at 662 Staubcourt NE succeeding LaVerne Eggleston. Koch will serve a one year term. HMAMBURG Germany five East Germans crossed the mine infested line to West Germany during the weekend, West German police said Monday.
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Staubcourt
Evening Optimist Club
Cedar Rapids
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Koch
Hmamburg
Canney seeks second term as Cedar Rapids mayor
Cedar Rapids mayor Donald J. Canney filed nomination papers Monday for reelection to a second term. His announced challenger is Walter L. McNamara, 38, of 1544 Second Avenue SE, who returned papers last Thursday. Canney, 40, previously served two terms as public improvements commissioner and earlier as special projects engineer for the city between 1954 and 1962. His early city work includes Riverside California engineering, and he has been involved with the Cedar Rapids Chamber of Commerce, the National Association of County Engineers, the Iowa League of Municipalities, the Iowa Engineering Society, a state advisory committee, and St Jude's Catholic church.
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Oceanside
Marine Corps
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Iowa Highway Research Board
TV 9
Iowa State
Thrust University
Cyclists Gather at W. Overlook Near Coralville Reservoir
About 150 motorcyclists from Illinois and Wisconsin gathered at the west overlook camping area of the Coralville reservoir in Johnson County. Sheriff Schneider noted no arrests but reported multiple incidents including assault, theft, a gunshot wound, and harassment. He described ongoing surveillance and potential warrants if trouble recurs while planning a meeting with city and county officials.
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Illinois
Wisconsin
West Overlook
Coralville Reservoir
Johnson County
Ganar Schneider
Monay
Moore seeks Cedar Rapids public improvements post
Richard Nell Moore filed nomination papers for Cedar Rapids public improvements commissioner. Papers must be returned to the city clerk by 5 p.m. Tuesday for Moore to qualify. Incumbent Richard Phillips is the only other announced candidate for the office.
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