Martins keep two purple birds awaiting southward call
Johnny and Queeny, two purple martins aged about ten weeks, stay near Solon with Al and Selah Bizinger. The birds refuse to migrate, attracted by daily care and companionship, while other martins head south. The couple considers options for wintering the pair and will share updates.
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Solon
Queeny
Lake Macbride
Johnny
al Bizinger
Penick and
Ford Ltd
Cedar Rapids
Selah
Bizinger
Bizinger House
Brazil
Texas
Martin Johnny
Bizingers
Lelah Bizinger
Lelah
Innocent Plea Entered in Linn Abuse Case
Robert C. Mierson pleaded innocent in Linn District Court to sexual abuse in the third degree involving a 12 year old girl. A trial was scheduled for Oct. 16 at 9 a.m. and bond set at $10 000 by District Judge Robert Osmundson. Mierson is at Sedlacek Treatment Center after failing to post bond. The charge is a class C felony carrying up to 10 years in prison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert C. Mierson
Linn
Mierson
Tower Terrace
Robert Osmundson
Sedlacek
Linn District Court actions on drunk driving and probation
Sixteen persons charged with drunk driving received judgments in the First Avenue division. Adam G. Crosby and Tommie Cook each pleaded guilty for July charges with suspended sentences. Thirteen others got deferred sentences and probation. several listed defendants were arrested between February and August. One August charge was dismissed after a guilty plea to intoxication and reckless driving. Darrell McCrory received 30 days for probation violation. Edna Mae Thews had deferred sentencing for a forged Tylenol prescription. A jury acquitted Donald G. Aucutt and Paul A. Aucutt of assault stemming from a May softball dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Avenue Division
Linn District Court
Tommie Cook
Seventh
St. SE
David R. Miller
Fifth St. SW
Donald Ray Clarke
D Ave. NW
Kelly Lois Wilson
Coggan
Robert W. Robb
Ryan
Thomas L. McClintock
26Th St
Marion
Jake W. Mussig
Darrell “Chip” McCrory
Fourth Ave
Edna Mae Thews
Huston St. NE
May
Donald G. Aucutt
East Willman
Hiawatha
Paul A. Aucutt
19Th Ave. SE
Dane Lyon
Creighton Art Dept Seeks Nude Models Welcomes All Bodies
Creighton University art department invites applicants for nude models with no exclusions. Assistant professor Bob Bosco says a family of three applied last year and the ad drew many responses. He notes “We wouldn’t reject anyone, including the obese,” and adds fat people have interesting folds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha, Neb
Creighton University Art Department
Bob Bosco
Bosco
Bond vote set on Squaw Creek lake proposal
Linn County Conservation Commission moved to place a $1 million bond issue on the November 7 ballot to fund a lake and dam at Squaw Creek Park. The Linn County Board of Supervisors must approve the ballot placement by September 13, with a 60 percent voter threshold if approved.
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Linn County Conservation Commission
Squaw Creek Park
Linn County Board of Supervisors
Linn new lake project funding debated by commission
The Linn County Board of Supervisors responds to five questions about lake project financing. They commit to a 250000 loan toward a 2700000 total cost, while Cedar Rapids pledges 100000 for dam costs but funds remain tight. The group seeks 200000 from the city, and a 1 million bond may be used with older funds to cover the balance. Citizens split on the bond route, urging clear benefit explanations. Neenan notes about 1 million remains available with the bond. Local landowners express desire to keep the park as is amid deer damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Nelson
Squaw Creek
Pinicon Ridge
Marion
Neenan
Glen
Joyce Morris
Morris
Eastern Iowa librarians plan 1978-79 meetings and traveling librarian
Area library meetings open for 10 sessions across Tama Poweshiek Cedar Benton Iowa Jackson Johnson Jones Linn Clinton counties. Elizabeth Donnan EB regional library administrator notes reviews of rural service projects rotating collections film service and new graphics department. Jane Welty named traveling librarian joining M A Gilson to assist on-site consultants at communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastern Iowa
East Central Regional Library
Traer Library
Tama County
Poweshiek County
Montezuma
Elizabeth Donnan
ECRL
Donnan
Cedar County
Clarence
Benton County
van Horne
Iowa County
Marengo
Jackson County
Maquoketa
Johnson County
Coralville
Jones County
Wyoming
Linn County
Marion
Clinton County
Clinton
Jane E. Welty
Camanche
M.A. Blake Gilson
Welty
Bettendorf Public Library
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Adam G. Crosby
Ninth St. NW
Department of Correctional Services
Lloyd E. Wheeler
James L. Capps
34Th St. NE
Donna Sue Jayne
42St St. NE
Teresa M. McArtor
Fifth Ave. SE
Arnold L. Swalley
Cameo Lane SW
Robert M. Lovelett
Hinkley Ave
Ronny D. Andrews
Fisher St
Susan L. Lacy
Palo
Squaw Creek Lake
Vanessa Shelton
Gazette
Conservation Board
Jeanne Andrea
Commission
Squaw Creek Lodge
Fred Thompson
Thompson
William Nelson
Krall
Kradle Arch
Kradle Arch Shoes
Murl Madsen
Third Avenue South East
Alexander Dubcek
Central Committee
Prague
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