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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1983
Page
5
Cedar Rapids police say a widely circulated story of a 5 year old girl abducted at a local mall is unfounded. Assistant Chief William Byrne confirms no matching incident exists in police records and mall officials report no such disappearance.
A Cedar Rapids rumor claims a naked woman was found in a restroom with hair cut to look male and boyish clothing left behind. Police and city officials say the tale has no basis in fact and warn against panic while urging caution.
Cedar Rapids officials hear superintendent Harold Guthrie on January not specified in article outline demanding local leadership to shape federal involvement. He urges funding for Chapter I, handicapped education, urban poor education, and research while noting education is mainly state and local but national interests warrant federal action.
Vernon Middle School reinstates a gymnastics team after budget restoration. Jan Thornton returns as coach at 668.66 yearly. The Marion Independent school board also names Mark Williams head sophomore boys basketball coach at 1399 annually.
The Cedar Rapids Airport will obtain 792,950 in FAA airport improvement funds this fiscal year as part of a 462 million nationwide allocation funded by aviation user fees. The Cedar Rapids share funds the apron of the new terminal, with a 5 million project bid next September requiring 16 inches of cement.
Five people were arrested and charged with drunk driving in Linn County on Thursday and Friday. James Cloudy, 18, rural Walker, was taken into custody Friday evening on Boyson Road and faces a charge of contributing to the delinquency of minors. Scott L. Brehm, 20, Route 1 Shellsburg, was arrested Friday morning on Highway 94 and faces additional counts for license plate and vehicle registration issues. Donald L. Byrn, 42, Ryan, was arrested early Friday at First Avenue and L Street SW. Craig D. Stoddard, 21, 308 Day St NW, was arrested Thursday night in the 4100 block of 16th Avenue SW. Mark A. Hewitt, 31, 2006 . St SW, was charged with second-offense drunk driving and damage to a vehicle from an incident in the 1800 block of K Street SW.
The Marion YMCA opens registration for a five week aerobic program starting November 7, adding a new rhythmic aerobics class for advanced students. Rhythmic sessions run 6 to 7 a.m. on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, with cost $5 members $17 non members.
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