Grain transfers cited as one pollution source
The DEQ analysis identifies grain transfer as a major source of particulates in Cedar Rapids along with agricultural tilling roads and dust. A draft report was placed at City Hall for review with comments due in two weeks. The study helps shape the Iowa Air Quality Implementation plan and forecasts concentrations from five monitoring stations.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa Department of Environmental Quality
DEQ
City
Charles C. Miller
Des Moines
Iowa Air Quality
Miller
Iowa Air Quality Commission
Particulate Study Highlights Cedar Rapids Air Issues
A study finds grain transfer near Cedar Rapids grain elevators as the major source of particulates, with 14 central city industries contributing 10 to 30 percent of levels. Transportation adds 10 to 15 percent, while engine exhaust and tire wear are under 3 percent. High particulate potential spans central, southern, northern, and eastern residential areas, with I 380 construction a key temporary source. EPA reports due soon. a shopping list of controls will guide compliance, with an air quality attainment plan due January 1, 1979.
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Cedar Rapids
Linn County
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
EPA
Regional Planning Commission
Burglars Enter Service Station Overnight
Burglars broke into Martin Oil Service Inc at 201 Eighth Ave SE between midnight and 2 45 am today. Police said a passerby reported the broken front door window. A cash drawer and the lower part of a safe were found open. the safe was unlocked with a key kept under a counter.
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Martin Oil Service Inc
Eighth Ave. SE
Linn District Court Actions in Eight Case Docket
Linn District Court reports detail sentences and dismissals for eight defendants. Henry L Britton, 40, 120 days for reduced second offense drunk driving after prior charges and failure to appear. Daniel G Phillips, 31, Cedar Rapids, one year for misdemeanor escape served concurrently with half-way house term. Dana S Colton, 26, deferred sentence to erase burglary charge by good behavior in a July 1 break in at a Cedar Rapids shoe store. Dismissals include Michael K Lyons, 26, Iowa City, theft for failing to return rented van after restitution. Kenneth Barnes, 20, Cedar Rapids, theft after Nebraska arrest with stolen motorcycle, companion blamed. Howard L Duckett, 34, Prairieburg, theft from Cedar Rapids stores with state to seek dismissal in exchange for testimony against co-defendant.
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Linn District Court
Henry L. Britton
Mississipi
Daniel G. Phillips
Cedar
Cedar Rapids
Michael K. Lyons
Iowa City
Howard L. Duckett
Prairieburg
Tama County Bar Association elects officers for term to 1979
Toledo presides as Jeffrey Corratt is named president of the Tama County Bar Association with officers Jeffrey Corratt Tama Toledo president Robert Himshoot Dysart vice president Mary Nelson Tama secretary and Dennis Appelgate Toledo treasurer serving until October 1979.
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Toledo
Tama County Bar Association
Jeffrey Corratt
Tama Toledo
Robert Himschoot
Dysart
Mary Nelson
Tama
Dennis Appelgate
Laughing gas theft warning from dentist office
Police report theft of nitrous oxide from a cylinder outside the Doctors Court dentist office at 4245 First Ave SE. Dr. Richard Wagner’s staff warned teens may use the gas to get high, risking dangerous effects and possible arrest for theft.
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Richard Wagner
Police Department
Doctors Court
First Ave
Dr. Wagner
Stolen cars tied to minor Iowa City crash
Two Cedar Rapids men were helped by Iowa City police after a late night crash. Kenneth Barnes 20 was treated for injuries at University Hospitals. Investigators found his car stolen from Cedar Rapids and the other driver James Stull 17 had a stolen car. Barnes faces theft in the second degree drunk driving and license charges. Stull faces two counts of second degree theft and public intoxication. Both were held by Johnson County officials.
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Iowa City
Cedar Rapids
Kenneth M. Barnes
Bever Ave
James Stull
Oakland Road
Stull
Barnes
University Hospitals
Johnson County
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