Elder statesman of CR schools to retire Jan 1
Cedar Rapids public schools will lose their elder statesman Newell Lash deputy superintendent will retire January 1 at age 60. Lash has served since 1965 in various roles guiding negotiations and acting superintendent duties. colleagues praise his fairness and earned respect while Daeschner notes his unique advisory influence. His wife Nicki says the couple will stay in Cedar Rapids.
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Pickets Press McDonald's Over Biodegradable Packaging
Iowa City informants report ongoing informational picketing at the McDonald’s on South Riverside Drive as part of a national effort against nonbiodegradable foam containers. Organizers Joe and Jerry Bolkcom say the aim is to push McDonald’s to switch to ozone friendly packaging, with public reaction mostly favorable and negotiations continuing beyond a year of discussion.
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Jerry Bolkcom
McDonald
Nursing home care topics to be discussed at open meeting
Advocates for Residents of Iowa Care Facilities sponsors an open meeting at Mercy Hospital Tuesday at 7 p.m. Topics include patients rights Alzheimer’s care alternatives to nursing homes unsatisfactory facilities and new federal guidelines Judy Lucas or Ray Krug provide more information.
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Ray Krug
Ill warden's interim duties may be cut
Calvin Auger Iowa's senior warden at Anamosa since 1973 may be relieved as acting director of the Department of Corrections due to wide spread cancer. A search panel suggested David Roederer as interim director. Governor Branstad may decide next week.
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Iowa
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Iowa State University
Farrier
David Roederer
Terry Branstad
Richard Vohs
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Burglary Probe Ties Several Local Addresses
The Log oy won 29 512 Oakland Rd faces second degree burglary charges. Dixon is accused of entering LeAnn DeVos residence at 293 18th Ave SW after kicking in a door at 8 45 p m Thursday. Dixon released Friday on own recognizance. Read also Jacelyn Dr NW 9 50 p m Thursday to 7 18 a m Friday. Optometrist office at 182 Jacolyn Dr and Electrolux Corp at 188 Jacolyn Dr were entered and ransacked with items unknown. Burglaries possibly linked to Jim's Brake and Alignment Shop at 727 Second Ave SE Wednesday night.
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Robbery in Marion: Brewer beaten. suspects flee on foot
Steve Brewer, 52, of 383 15th Ave SE, was robbed and beaten at 12 30 a m Friday in the 500 block of Sixth Avenue SE. Brewer sought treatment at St Luke's emergency room and was released. Three unidentified males fled on foot after abandoning a motorcycle, pursued by Marion police and Linn County deputies from 9 pm through Lindale Mall and into a field near Blairs Ferry Road.
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Linn ‘County Sheriff's Deputies
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Center Point Road
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Blairs
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Third St
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Ows City
Highway 1
Light Road
Avid Dusil
Watkins
Highway 151
Cemetery Road
Fairfax
Steven Byerly
Davenport
First Street
Mount Vernon
Entry By Breaking Window Causes $750 Theft Plus Change
A break in yielded sockets and wrenches valued at 750 dollars with 510 dollars in change taken. Police note the entry was made by smashing a window to access the belongings.
Former mayoral candidate pleads not guilty in Anamosa
Rolland Dean Brown pleaded not guilty to third degree fraudulent practices in Jones County District Court after an advertisement announced his withdrawal from the Anamosa mayoral race. State law allows his name to remain on the ballot and potential election could still yield a certificate of election if successful.
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Anamosa
Jones County
Rolland Dean Brown
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Alan Schneider
Jones County Board of Supervisors
Mike Albers
Cedar St
Sue Ricklefs
Saturday arts and events across Cedar Rapids to Anamosa
A crowded day schedule lists outdoor bike ride from Noelridge Park to Center Point at 9 am, Cedar Rapids Symphony Pops at 8 pm with Porter tunes, Old Gold Singers recital and university concerts, several plays at Brucemore and Old Creamery, Halloween barn event at Indian Creek, U of Iowa opera at 8 pm, stamp show, and Grant Wood Tourism Center opening in Anamosa.
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Cedar Rapids Symphony
Paramount Theatre
Clapp Recital Hall
University of Iowa
Robert Triplett
King Chapel
Cornell College
Mount Vernon
Brucemore
Cedar Rapids Community Theatre
Old Creamery Theatre
Garri
Walker American Legion Hall
ART Grant Wood
E. Main St
Anamosa
Townsend gets seven days jail for assault in Iowa City
Iowa City school board member Townsend, 45, was ordered to serve seven days for assault causing injury after grabbing Niambi Webster during a June dispute. Town send also received 53 suspended days, probation for one year, and counseling.
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Orville Townsend Sr
Townsend
Niambi Webster
Webster
Paul ‘McCarty
Johnson County
John Sladek
Johnson County Attorney's Office
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