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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1982
Page
5
A Marion citizens committee urged the City Council to pursue a new police station over remodeling or relocation. If approved, a bond referendum could go to voters in November. Estimated cost is 747000 with 100000 available in a special fund. officials expect costs to drop.
Linn-Mar school board will again oppose a zoning request across from its main campus. The proposal covers about 80 acres with 430 mobile home spaces, a small commercial parcel, and mixed housing. The board will send representatives to the Sept. 14 Planning and Zoning hearing to oppose the commercial area and raise safety and infrastructure concerns.
Marion Public Services Director Jack Bross 61 announced his retirement effective November 5 after 15 years with the city and five earlier years of prior service. He started as a maintenance worker and rose to streets superintendent before becoming director nearly five years ago. Bross gave no post retirement plans and City Manager Carl Ramey has not named a replacement.
Marion Brief says all Farmers State Bank offices will be closed on Monday September 6 close. 24 hour automatic tellers remain available at Marion Hiawatha and Lindale locations.
An off‑duty Linn County deputy was targeted as a gun was pointed from a nearby car during a late Wednesday chase. Ora J. Lewis, 25, of 412 F Ave NW, Cedar Rapids, was arrested after 12:30 a.m. Thursday and released after an initial court appearance. John J. Waite, 31, said the weapon was a starter pistol and was released after questioning.
The 1982 Midwest Tandem Rally gathers 65 plus tandem couples over Labor Day weekend with Abbey Inn Coralville as HQ. Registration starts 11 a.m. Saturday. late sign ups allowed to 75. Planned rides include 25 miles around Lake Macbride, 55 miles through Amana Colonies, and a Monday option to Iowa City or a 35 mile Hoover site ride.
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