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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1985

Page

6

Fairfield man fined for baiting police chase with flat tires

Brian Eckley, 21, of Hedrick was fined 189 dollars by Jefferson County Magistrate Bob G. Robinson after letting air out of two Fairfield police cars to lure officers into pursuit. Eckley also faced 135 dollars for fifth degree criminal mischief and 54.50 dollars for falsely identifying himself to police.

Fairfield Hedrick Jefferson County Bob G. Robinson Brian Scott Eckley Eckley Robinson Ron Kelley

Cancer Crusade surpasses Linn County goal in 1985

The Linn County Unit of the American Cancer Society raised 228247.77 in 1985, exceeding a 225013 goal by 3234.77 and topping the prior year record. Memorial gifts reached a record 33291.85 as workplace campaigns with United Way totaled 102668. The drive also netted 64292.35 countywide residential gifts and 15261 from events and other sources.

Linn County Duffy Schamberger Schamberger American Cancer Society Cedar Rapids Country Club United Way East Central Iowa the Crusade

Missing Waterloo man found after long rural search

In Delaware County Backbone State Park area a large mobilization of law officers and rescue workers tracked down Larry Barr, 38, of Waterloo, after his van was found at the park. Barr, who was disoriented, was taken to the State Mental Health Institute for observation.

Waterloo Backbone State Park Delaware County Park Rangers Larry Barr State Park Barr Dundee Manchester Rescue Squad Park Staff Iowa State Patrol Independence

Linn County Jail hits new peak of 114 inmates

The Linn County Correctional Center reached 114 prisoners Saturday morning, the highest in county history. The 150 capacity remains ample as officials note increases across categories with 45 awaiting trial, 28 serving sentences, 25 held for other agencies, and 16 arrested in the last 24 hours.

Linn County Correctional Center Linn County Ted Reuter Reuter

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