Revenue sharing survives but cuts loom for Iowa City
Iowa City Mayor John Balmer says the White House confirmed revenue sharing will not be terminated but faces a 12 percent cut in FY 82. The city expected 594000 for the year, with 445950 for bus deficits and 116135 for human services. The reduction could force budget reshuffling, possible bus fare hikes, and tighter city spending.
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Weather and labor woes stall Coralville store openings
Weather and minor labor disputes push back completion dates for the Eagle and Kmart stores in Coralville. The Eagle aims for November 1 and Kmart for December 1, with both sites drawing competition against Hy-Vee and TG&Y on U.S. Highway 6 West. Hy-Vee plans a $100,000 east-wall expansion reducing parking and creating a customer eating area.
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Eagle Food
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Letts
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Mini-Bike Rodeo At Matt Dillon Farm North Of Cedar Rapids
A Saturday event near Cedar Rapids features a full day of mini bike contests for about 30 Youth for Christ participants. Sam Blackford says events run 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. with a noon chicken barbecue, including a raw egg jump novelty and various timed races. Registration is $5 per rider, with parents free. admission for other spectators is $1. The Matt Dillon farm lies off Blairs Ferry Road near Otter Creek bridge.
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Cedar Rapids
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Boys
Nypum Project
Blairs Ferry Road
Otter Creek Bridge
Pfaff Named to Coe Growth Fund Post
Frank W. Pfaff, president of Pfaff Sales, will serve as general manager of the 1981 Coe Growth Fund. Pfaff, a 1932 Coe graduate, will direct about 150 volunteers this fall in the 30th annual campaign. Funds support the college annual operating budget.
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Pfaff Sales
Coe
Pfaff
Indiandale Circle SE
Bender Pool Offers New Swim Classes This Fall
Bender Pool will run novice water adjustment and safety lessons and Red Cross Learn-to-Swim for beginners. Classes meet Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5 to 5 45 p.m. October 20 through November 19. Age 6 plus, height 46 inches. 10 lessons for 10 dollars. Contact Cedar Rapids Recreation Commission at 398 5065 for registration.
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Red Cross
Bender
Cedar Rapids Recreation Commission
Fire Department Leads Early Response to Medical Emergencies
The report notes that using the Fire Department as first responders improved survival, with an estimated 14 percent of patients surviving due to the EMS and fire services arriving before an ambulance could.
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Initiation of the 911 Emergency System Gains City Backing
A city prioritizes 911 emergency service with broad support from the City Council. The system becomes operational at a cost deemed reasonable and justifiable, marking a key public safety milestone.
Regulation Ordinance Targets Massage Parlors
In 1978 concerns about marginal massage parlors led to collaboration with the Police Department and Legal Department to craft a regulating ordinance. The measure received overwhelming community support.
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Legal Department
Crime Prevention Programs Highlight City Initiatives
In four years in office the mayor touts manpower gains and three programs. Neighborhood Watch encourages neighbors to help each other and watch over one another. Officer Friendly educates K-3 students with Sears Foundation support and aims to extend messages into higher grades. Operation White Way, painting downtown alleys white, reduced robberies purse snatching and alley assaults and inspired other cities to copy the approach.
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Officer Friendly
Cedar Rapids Sees Airport Terminal and Library Upgrades
Community progress highlights Cedar Rapids airport terminal project and library improvements with optimism for growth. City officials note momentum in Cedar Rapids as ground transportation center advances and 1980s growth in industry and jobs is anticipated.
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