Rodeo Athletes Emerge As Indoor Show Turns Professional
Cedar Rapids man John Thomas with World’s Toughest Rodeo says cowboys have become rodeo athletes. The tour, sanctioned by the International Rodeo Association, features six events and 200+ competitors in an indoor production emphasizing showmanship and training. Ivyl Gheer, a one handed rider from Norwalk, highlights reach and grit with a arena record in saddle bronc. Thomas notes rising costs and lifestyle shifts push peers to lifelong participation.
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AMES
UPI
John Thomas
Cedar Rapids
Thomas
Solon
International Rodeo Association
Ivyl Gheer
Norwalk
Gheer
Hull Returns to Jets as Active Player
Bobby Hull, one of only two players with over 1000 career goals, ends retirement and will rejoin the Winnipeg Jets next week. Jets GM John Ferguson confirms Hull’s return after 21 seasons as a top hockey asset. Hull cites personal problems resolved and plans first NHL appearance since 1972 with Chicago.
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Winnipeg
UPI
Bobby Hull
Winnipeg Jets
Jets
John Ferguson
Golden Jet
NHL
Chicago Black Hawks
World Hockey Association
Ferguson
Canada
Hull
Floyd Leads Lancome Trophy After Rainy Second Round
Ray Floyd shot 65 in heavy rain to reach 137 after 36 holes and hold a two stroke edge at St Nom La Breteche. Tony Jacklin is two back, with Johnny Miller at 141 and Sandy Lyle at 142 while Mark James slipped to 144.
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ST. Nom-La-Breteche
France
UPI
Ray Floyd
Floyd
Britain
Tony Jacklin
Johnny Miller
Napa
Calif
Sandy Lyle
Mark James
Old pro and young kid lead PGA National Team Champio
Jim Colbert and Mike Sullivan tied for the halfway lead at 127 17 under par in the PGA National Team Championship at Disney World with a best-ball 65. Tom Purtzer and Howard Twitty matched them at 127 17 under, while three other teams at 128 trailed by one stroke amid windy conditions.
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Lake Buena Vista
Fila
UPI
Jim Colbert
Mike Sullivan
Tom Purtzer
Howard Twitty
Ben Crenshaw
George Burns
Bruce Fleisher
Tom Jenkins
Peter Jacobsen
D.A. Weibring
Disney World
Palm
Magnolia
Public Hearing Set on Zoning Change in Cedar Rapids
City Council will hold a public hearing at 9 00 A.M. November 4 1979 in Cedar Rapids Iowa to consider rezoning from R 2 residential to 5 multiple residence on part of Lot 7 Irregular Survey East North Central Railroad Road NE and Oakland Road NE described with bearings and distances for the property owned by Ray L Jiruska.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Coyne
City of
Cedar Opcs
Ray L. Jiruska
Foledar Rapids
Linn County
N.E
Bea
Fond Road
Oakland Road N.E
Public hearing on Cedar Rapids storm sewer project plans
At 9:00 A.M. November 7 1979 in the Cedar Rapids City Hall Council Chambers a hearing will review the storm sewer project for A Avenue NE between 27th and 29th Streets NE with an estimated cost of 100 737.80 Council action and written objections may be filed with City Clerk Lois M. Keller during this process with approval dated October 24 1979.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa
27Th Street
29Th Street
Lois M. Keller
teBar Rapids
Irection - Ne
Egpiss
Ruity Hall
Decorah-Dan Houston leads Waverly-Shell Rock to N I C cross country title
Dan Houston of Waverly-Shell Rock won the individual race in 10 minutes 12 seconds helping W-SR secure the Northeast Iowa Conference cross country team championship with a 47 to 49 edge over Decorah.
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Decorah
Dan Houston
Waverly-Shell Rock
Charles City
Crestwood
Oelwein
Woukton
New Hampton
Keith Averill
Alan Livingood
Del
Tom Cornish
Paul Kirkland
Dave Lyon
Crest
Scott Ellingson
Mark Hillman
Steve Kelly
Steve Maitland
Keota Dominates First South Iowa Cedar League All Conference
Keota places four players on the first all conference list led by pitcher Andrea Hultman and catcher Beth Smith. HLV and Sigourney follow with multiple honors while Keota earns several infielders and outfielders including Shirley Pirk and Lori Adam. Other schools such as Montezuma BGM and English Valleys also feature multiple selections.
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KEOTA
South Iowa Cedar League
Marsha Roberts
H-L-V
Crystal Fogle
Sigourney
Lori Reich
B.P
Beth Smith
Shirley Pirk
Pat Sieren
Sarah Lyule
Karla Kudar
Montezuma
Sharon Atwood
Ann Manatt
BGM
Oo Wiess
HLV
Lori Adam
Lisa Steele
Valerie Beck
Andrea Hultman
Chrss Hinrichs
Marnell Simmons
Ellen Tatman
Linda Sampson
Kandi Morrow
Sue Roberts
Rhonda Hall
Joan Kahler
Dawn Spading
Nancy Dayton
Julie Grandon
Chris Murtha
Ann Amberg
Iowa Valley
Robin Wells
Belle Plaine
Barb Brecht
Denise Croft
Janelle Ledvina
Angie Gritsch
Becky Gwin
Brenda McClenthon
Karen Conrad
Becky Scandridge
Karmen Rohrer
Debbie Berstier
Lisa Collingwood
LeeAnn Merritt
Shelly Sasseen
Renee Anderegg
Sheila Riordan
Dana Mullin
DeAnne Fogie
East Central Iowa Conference volleyball picks named
Co champions Linn Marion and Dyersville Beckman place three players on the ECIA all conference team. Both schools finished 5 1 in league play. Unanimous selections include Linn-Mar Sue Nietert and Beckman Beth Brunkan.
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Linn-Mar
Dyersville
Beckman
East Central Iowa
Sue Nietert
Beth Brunkan
Tammy Cameron
Robin Cole
Carol Curve
Shauna Holthaus
C.R. Prairie
Joyce Wessels
Notice of Probate for James Bizek Will in Linn County
Iowa District Court in Linn County admits the last will of James Bizek dated January 3, 1969 to probate. All interested parties must file actions to set aside the will within six months from the second publication, or be forever barred. Dated October 16, 1979. Kenneth L. Perry Jr., Clerk of the District Court.
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Iowa
Ecean
Cmt
Ward Sterenchuk
Osu
Rapids, Lowe
Iowa District Court
Linn County
Archie L. Anderson
Archie L Anderson
District Court
Kenneth L. Perry, Jr
Simmons, Perrine, Albright, & Ellwood
Laws
Linn Gent
Lowa
James Bizek
James Izek
Public Hearing Notice Dated October 1 1979
Persons may appear and be heard at the public hearing. Lois M Keller City Clerk notes the notice dated October 1 1979 and published in The Cedar Rapids Gazette.
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Cedar Rads
Keller
the Cedar
Cedar Rapids to Hold Public Hearing on Zoning Change
The City Council of Cedar Rapids Iowa will convene a public hearing at 9:00 A.M. on November 14 1979 in the Council Chambers to consider rezoning of land from Agriculture to R-4 Multiple Family Residence and related property dispositions including quit claim conveys with requirements for adjacent alley and utility maintenance notices.
Cedar Rapids Council Sets Hearing On Property Vacation
The Cedar Rapids city council will meet November 14 at 1% a.m. in City Hall to consider vacation and disposition of a platted property. The hearing is open to interested parties and a conveyance by Thomas J. Rang as executor is described. Published October 17, 1979.
Cornthouse Inn Ltd Incorporation Report
The Cornthouse Inn Ltd was incorporated in 1999 under Chapter 496A with perpetual duration and authority to engage in any lawful business. Registered officers include Kathleen Hapmon, with directors Daryl D. Joos and Sonshine E. Babcock, all in Linn County.
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Aes
Cornthouse Inn, Ltd
Gigas Sentern
Kathleen Hapmon
Cedar Rapids public works bid ad for storm sewer improvements
City of Cedar Rapids Iowa invites bids for storm sewer construction with plans and specifications at City Clerk and City Engineer offices. Bids must include 10 percent bid bond and comply with Affirmative Action. Bid opening and contract terms follow state law with city reserves to reject any or all bids. Published October 24.
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Cedar Rapids
Foc
Ity
Lowa
Ned
Iowa
Awo
Cedarneath Baeeie
Cedar Rapids hearing on brick property sale details
Public hearing set by Cedar Rapids city council on November 9 1979 at Council Chamber Cedar Rapids Iowa. Brick owner Star Property and owner Bach may present proposed valuation and constraints for Glenbrook Drive parcel with address 449 Cedar Rapids. Attendees may appear to be heard as part of the city planning notice.
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Cedar
Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Vstrict
I Ab. Brrick
Star Property
Peichon
Rapids
Glenbrook Drive
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South Iowa Cedar
Ecic Volleyball
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C.R. LaSalle
Sue Misfeldt
Joan Watthem
Jan Link
Ann Pettinger
Carol Valencic
Jill Johnson
C.R. Brairie
Ann Olberding
J. Severa
Regalvelopment Company, Inc
Folly
Townhearth
P.M
74Th Street
Cedar Rap
Mullel Family
Midwest Peyerogment Company
Wner
Roperty Descri
Jenange
Inn Ounty
Lowe
Ollows
Linn
Weston
Westgate Sa
Westgate Unit
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Cork
As .m
Constrin Company
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Gwo
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Lamar
Iowa Electric
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Publi
The
Rapids Gazette
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Cedarids
Iqua
Tek Garner
Thompson and Gables
Lowa Electrian
Rorthwestern Bell Telephone Company
Iy Eereon Lancreave
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Marion
P.M. Linn County
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74Th Street N.E
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Chopra
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Cedar Rapids Sealer
U.S. Treasury
Morris Plan
Morris
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