Marion police case witness offers limited light at trial
John Kinney a Cedar Rapids dispatcher testifies in Linn District Court as the Marion Civil Service Commission review continues. Kinney describes agreements and contingencies about security at the Fair in the Square in July 1981 amid union disputes and police objections. He cautions memory reliance and says unit policy requires local department blessing before taking jobs. Kinney resumes testimony later.
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Marion
John Kinney
Linn District
City Civil Service Commission
Michael DeLaMater
James Weitenhagen
Joseph Neuhaus
Kinney
Wellenhagen
DeLaMater
Kiwanis Club installs new Metro officers in Cedar Rapids
George Thomson will be installed Thursday as president of the Metro Kiwanis Club at 6 p.m. at the Embassy Club. Kiwanis Lt. Gov. Jerry Holbach will install officers, including Edward Olson as president elect and J.W. Ensign as secretary. Registration is 4 15 p.m. Oct 11 in Jefferson High School’s Little Theater. The Cedar Rapids Community Schools sponsor and the event is open to local high school students. no training required.
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George Thomson
Pawnee Drive
Metro Kiwanis Club
New One Embassy Club
Fifth St
Wally Horn
State Senate
Kiwanis
Jerry Holbach
Central City
Edward Olson
John Hockaday
J.W
Bill” Ensign
Donald Wegner
Jefferson High School
Cedar Rapids
Jefferson, Kennedy
Washington
Regis and LaSalle
Kathleen McNamara
Burglary charge filed against Dennis Doerflinger
Dennis L. Doerflinger 28 of 932 20th Ave SW was arrested after police found him hiding in Nesbitt Bottling Co 901 Second Ave SW during a 3 a.m. burglary alarm. He faced second degree burglary and habitual offender charges after Linn District Court appearance and was released on his own recognizance from Linn County Jail.
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Dennis L. Doerflinger
20Th Ave
Nesbitt Bottling Co
Second Ave
Doerflinger
Linn County
Linn
Kiwanis Peanut Sale to Aid Youth Programs
Downtown Kiwanis Club members will sell peanuts Friday and Saturday wearing red ponchos and white Kiwanis hats. Proceeds aim to reach 1000 dollars and fund various youth organizations and projects. donations of any amount will receive peanuts.
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Kiwanis Club
Kiwanis
Burglary Hits Local Typesetting Firm For $590
Employees of Compositors at 715 Third St NW reported weekend burglars stole petty cash and two bags totaling 590 dollars from a locked safe in the front office. No forced entry observed. Dr Eugene C Whiteman of 5028 First Ave NW named to Coe College President's Advisory Council.
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Third St. NW
Coe
Eugene C. Whiteman
First Ave
Coe College
Whiteman
Taft Junior High School
42nd Street NE speed limit to unify at 30 mph in center segment
City traffic engineer backs 30 mph from Center Point to Wenig roads with 35 mph beyond Wenig. Eastbound signs fixed to 35 mph after discrepancy. violations rise to 61.8 percent west of Wenig and 27.3 percent east of Center Point. Council may vote on a formal resolution next week.
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42Nd Street
Mel Meyer
Center Point
Wenig Roads
Council
Meyer
Cedar Rapids police hold talks after no confidence vote
Cedar Rapids police officials and union representatives begin a series of five meetings to improve communication after a 91-23 vote of no confidence in Chief Raymond Baker. Both sides adopt a wait and see stance as discussions proceed with plans to review progress in November.
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Cedar Rapids
Raymond Baker
Department
Baker
Cedar Rapids Policemen’s Protective Association
Police Administration
Assault charge filed after home invasion and fire incident
Joseph P. Spivie age 22 was arrested Sunday morning and charged with assault and criminal mischief after allegedly kicking in a door and striking Denise Roquette. A suspicious fire on Wednesday gutted a downstairs bedroom at 1557 Washington Ave SE in a two unit building causing smoke damage throughout the structure. The Cedar Rapids Fire Department said the origin was unknown and the upstairs tenant Lisa Schultz noted the building owner is Mylo Schultz.
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Joseph P. Spivie
18Th St. SE
Denise Roquette
Fifth Ave
Roquette
Spivie
Washington Ave
Dave Joslin
Peggy Dye
Joslin
Mary
Cedar Rapids
Youth charged in theft case after search warrant
A 17 year old boy was arrested Wednesday afternoon and charged with second degree theft for possessing stolen property valued over 500 dollars. The arrest followed a September 30 search at 519 Second St. SW. David G. Beltz, 20, of 1028 10th St. SW was charged with burglary from the same investigations into burglaries at L and J Inc and Hawkeye Oil and the theft of a dirt bike from William Chapman. The 17 year old was transported to juvenile detention Wednesday evening.
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Second St
David G. Beltz
10Th St
L & J Inc
14Th Ave
Hawkeye Oil
William Chapman
Cottage Grove Ave
Iowa 100 hearing on DOT project tonight at Pierce School
A 7 p.m. informational hearing at Pierce School cafeteria covers the Iowa 100 project, an extension of Collins Road NE from Center Point to Edgewood Road NE. Residents worry the corridor could affect endangered species, prompting further environmental studies. the project is currently one year behind schedule.
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Iowa Department of Transportation
Pierce School
Collins Road
Center Point Road
Edgewood Road
Education Dance Theater for Cedar Rapids Seniors Opens
Cedar Rapids high school seniors may register Monday for the Educational Dance Theater. Now in its eighth year, the after school program meets twice weekly and targets students pursuing dance as an art form. Jazz ballet modern and folk dances are taught.
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Cedar Rapids High School
Educational Dance Theater
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