St. Paul Lutheran Church Fire Destroys 119Yearold Structure
A Thursday fire six miles northwest of Tripoli destroyed the 119 year old St. Paul Lutheran Church in Siegel along Highway 63. The parsonage was saved but the church, tower organ pews robes hymnals Bibles were lost despite seven area fire departments responding. The church served the local community near Waterloo.
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Suit filed over non payments to architects and engineers
In Linn District Court Andersen Group Architects Ltd seeks 70 351 85 from The Crossings Partnership and Charles E Loomis Jr for architectural services. Reigstad and Associates Inc requests 46 630 for engineering work. The Crossings Partnership Loomis posted a bond on the Mon trose Hotel site at Third Avenue and Third Street SE, later sold to 2060 Partnership L P. A spokesman says the suit will not affect the new five story office development.
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Montrose
Andersen Group Architects Ltd
Crossings
Charles E. Loomis Jr
Reigstad and Associates Inc
Loomis
Third Avenue
Third Street SE
2060 Partnership L.P
Crossings Partnership
Candidates Debate Office Finances and Fees
The article contrasts Bosio and Kane over whether opening branch offices would raise user fees. It notes fiscal year 1989 showed a $10,712 shortfall, while 1990 logged about a $10,300 net profit. Kane argues profit would appear if a $60,000 transfer in 1988 was timed differently. He claims underlying profits for two thirds of his 24 years in office.
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The Log Information From Linn County Agencies
The Log information collected by The Gazette from public safety agencies in Linn County. Charges subject to review by the Linn County Attorney's Office.
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Burglary charge against Carol Lekin in Linn County
Carol Lekin 23 of 369 15th St SE faces a second degree burglary count for allegedly entering 1645 A Ave NE at 3 30 am Wednesday to steal jewelry and $50 cash. She was arrested at her home two hours later and is in Linn County Jail on 12000 bail.
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Sonya Rupe Incident Report at 1221 16th Street
A 22 year old woman, Sonya Rupe, of 1221 16th Street Southeast, was involved in an incident at 2 02 a.m. Thursday in the 600 block of Eighth Avenue Southwest.
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16Th St
Eighth Avenue
Marion board weighs Longfellow site for low income housing
At a Marion Independent School Board meeting plans emerged for a state funded low income housing project of up to 50 units for elderly and handicapped residents at the Longfellow school site 29th Street and 10th Avenue. The district also approved a second reading of a tobacco free policy set to take effect July 1.
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Larry Sparks
Mike Nash
Thomas Thurman
Marion business leader Draper receives Chamber Community Service Award
Marion civic leader Paul Draper was honored with the Community Service Award at the Marion Chamber of Commerce annual meeting held at the Long Branch Convention Center. He owns Sheets-Forrest-Draper Insurance and has led projects to restore the Marion depot roof, build Depot Pavilion in City Square Park, and organize the Rag-Bash event. He chairs the Marion Civil Service Commission, sits on IMPACT, and holds leadership roles in Hawkeye Downs, Sunrise Optimist, Indian Creek Country Club, Cedar Rapids Independent Insurance Agents, and MEDCO.
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Solon and Tri-Township Agree on New Fire Truck Purchase
After a bargaining session at a joint meeting, Solon City Council and the Tri-Township board agreed to raise funds for a 1,250 gallon pumper. The combined commitment totals 182,500 toward a 187,500 fully equipped truck, with equipment delays to save 5,000, and the order to proceed. Tri-Township serves Big Grove Cedar and Newport townships. Solon partnership funds the volunteer department.
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Johnson County
Demoted Mount Vernon official wins temporary driver license
Galen Mehmen the waste water superintendent who was demoted after a license ban had a Linn County judge order the state to issue a temporary restricted license. Mehmen must use an ignition interlock device monitored every 60 days. The case will be reviewed at the November 5 Mount Vernon City Council meeting.
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Coe College Honors Six Women With Shepherd Award
Six Eastern Iowa women received the Eleanor Murray Shepherd Award for nontraditional students at Coe College on Sept. 29. Honorees include Harlene Hansen Colleen Mormann and Katie Chapman of Marion Kathy Wagher Kathleen Kloss of Cedar Rapids and Karen Egerton of Cornville. The award honors adult students balancing family work and study since 1973.
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Eastern Iowa
Coe College
Eleanor Murray Shepherd
Harlene Hansen
Colleen Mormann
Katie Chapman
Marion
Kathy Wagher
Kathleen Kloss
Cedar Rapids
Karen Egerton
Cornville
Coe
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