Johnson County Parks Expands as Tax Burden Grows
Johnson County faces higher property taxes as park expansion and new Kent Park projects push spend to over 1.1 million, with salaries exceeding 60 thousand and Kent Park director earning 13 40 annually. Critics warn the county board must balance recreational space against costs and taxpayer burden. Also Grinnell campaign notes allege Balloun shifted sides in party and opposed governor’s program.
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Humphreys Pledges Aggressive Action for Linn County
Republican candidate Lloyd E. Humphreys advocates aggressive crime and drug abuse reduction during a 4 PM event at Donald J. Thibodeau residence. He cites a low number of jury trials in early 1972 and notes a staff of 11 lawyers plus clerks assisting rival Gay Dahn while pledging tough prosecution and limited plea bargaining.
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Linn County
Donald J. Thibodeau
Kesler Road
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Gay Dahn
State Senate
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UCS Campaign Reaches 58 Percent Of Goal In Cedar Rapids
United Community Services reports audited total of 638342 dollars, 58 percent of the campaign goal, with 1007 final reports. Division 3 restaurants and retailers led at 55.1 percent, and several employer groups show strong gains, campaign run through November 9.
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Iin
Cedar Rapids
Paul H. Darling
Robert Bayles
Public Defender Plan Promoted For Fair Trials
A proposal outlines nonpartisan appointments to obtain professional attorneys, improve accessibility for citizens, keep officials advised of charges, and establish a public defender to reduce taxpayers’ costs. It also advocates strong due process, jury trials, and special focus on juveniles, avoiding excessive plea bargaining.
Coe College to Hold 21st Growth Campaign Dinner
Coe College will host a kick off dinner Wednesday at 6:40 p.m. at Memorial Union to launch the 21st annual Growth campaign aimed at raising 180 000 for scholarships salaries library and science equipment. William B. Quarton will chair the event with President Lie L. Nissbaum as speaker. Alumni parents and local businesses in Linn County are invited to participate in the regrowth drive during November.
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Young Man Faces Fireworks Charge At Coe College
John So Freeman 19 of Armstrong Hall Coe College was arrested early Tuesday on a charge of discharging fireworks.
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Armstrong Hall
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Admits Theft Man Sentenced in Quincy Court
Joseph Engelmeyer pleaded guilty to larceny in municipal court on Thursday. He received four days in county jail with credit for time served after admitting to stealing two cartons of cigarettes from Hiawatha Handi-Mart on Oct. 19, 1995. He posted a $40 bond and was released. A separate report says a man, 21, of Coon Rapids, was killed Tuesday after a crash involving a parcol road NE vehicle two miles east of Bayard.
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Quincy
Jeredit
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Bayard
Merlir
Coon Rapids
Center Point
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Kenwood ditch repairs and sewer work eyed for Nov 2 vote
Richard Jensen director of public works says the council will be ready November 2 to authorize advertising for bids on a new storm sewer segment. The project aims to finish by September 1971 with concrete pipe sizes from 48 to 78 inches. The Kenwood ditch area remains a flooding concern, while a four block box culvert near Twenty Ninth Street was recently completed.
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Kenwood
Burglary and car theft charges against Jacobson
Mark B Jacobson, 20, faces burglary and car theft charges after arrests linked to early morning break ins on Twelfth Avenue SE. He is also charged in thefts involving vehicles belonging to Jameigh Erly of 1113 Nineteenth Street SE and Kenneth Hubbard of 1917 Higley Avenue SE, with two cars recovered on Van Vechten Park and 1006 block of Twenty first Street SE.
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Dougherty
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Battin Chosen Leader of State Park and Recreation Board
John Battin was elected chairman of the state Park and Recreation Association at its annual meeting in Council Bluffs. He succeeds Archie Weill, and Battin currently serves as secretary of the Cedar Rapids recreation commission.
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Cedar - Rapid
Man Accused of Delivering Uncontrolled Substance
A man from Savona was arrested Monday on a charge of delivering an uncontrolled substance. Police say he was caught after allegedly delivering a quantity to a local address. The case was filed in county court with further action pending.
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Coe College Planning Project Receives $29,400 Award
The National Endowment funds a planning project titled The Revitalization of Coe College aimed at adding a new program to the campus. The award supports initial planning efforts and institutional improvement.
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Services Set for jackburn World War Veteran
World War veteran jackburn will be honored with services at 10 30 Thursday at St John s Catholic Church Rosaries at 3 pm Wednesday at Gleeyrettane s wake services follow at 4 40 Wednesday The American Legion memorial service is set for Tuesday Surviving relatives include a daughter Mrs Rich ard Melerotie of St Paul Minnesota a sister Stella Caldwell of California and three grandchildren
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St. Paul
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