Cedar Rapids Firefighters oppose trimming training captain role
Cedar Rapids Firefighters Union Local 11 opposed eliminating the training captain from the department. Chief Edsel McMickle supports two captains per shift taking on training duties to maintain morale and training levels. The ordinance faced council objections and a temporary delay as officials weigh the union’s concerns and contract implications.
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Ry Dick Hogan
Sthe
Cedar Rapids
Murdock
Bergen
Bill Schwarz
Ron McLain
Fire Department
McLain
Schwarz
Civil Service
McMickle
Union
Letter backs Cedar Rapids police chief amid protest vote
Nine Cedar Rapids residents signed a letter to the City Council condemning a vote by the Cedar Rapids Policemen's Protective Association on Chief Raymond Baker's leadership after a officer was suspended. The letter calls the move a charade and defends Baker as exemplary while warning subordinates against usurping authority.
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Raymond Baker
Cedar Rapids
Baker
Two Women Arrested in Store Theft Scheme at Target East
Laurel Brooks and Carissa Bryant, ages 19 and 22, were arrested after investigators observed an altered checkout at Target East in Linn County. They allegedly undercharged for clothing, creating a $11.58 total on a $46.65 purchase, with an employee discount. Both are held pending arraignment on second degree theft charges.
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Laurel Brooks
Seventh St. SE
Carissa Bryant
Sixth St. SW
Linn County
Target
Bryant
Brooks
Boy Loses Bicycle In Robbery On Southwest Side
A 17-year-old boy, Brian Burns, was robbed of his $200 Schwinn after two boys aged 11 and 13 bumped wheels and knocked him unconscious near Eighth Street and Ninth Avenue SW. He suffered a head bump but was not seriously hurt. Howard G. Burns, 40, of 6026 Underwood Ave. NW, was arrested on a separate assault charge.
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Brian Burns
Seventh St
Eighth Street
Ninth Avenue SW
Brian
Howard G. Burns
Underwood Ave
Joyce Burns
Burns
Linn County
Max
Joe
Maxie
Iowa City to Host Creekside Sewer Meeting on Monday
Eastside Iowa City residents plagued by sewage backups during heavy rains will gather Monday at 7 30 p m in the Free Methodist Church meeting room at Muscatine and Third avenues. The Creekside area seeks repairs via Community Development Block Grant funds as CCN plans to allocate 674 960 next year.
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Iowa City
Committee On
Free Methodist Church
Muscatine
Third Avenues
Creekside
Grant Street
Rock Island Railroad
First Avenue
Friendship Street
Muscatine Avenue
CCN
Marianne Milkman
Milkman
Margaret Bonney
Iowa City Civic Center
E. Washington St
Cedar Rapids area voter forums highlight school board race
Two voter forums for Cedar Rapids Community School District candidates are set for this evening. At 7 p.m. in the Educational Service Center board room, candidates will answer written questions sponsored by the Cedar Rapids PTA. A second session at 7 30 p.m. in Prairie Junior High features incumbents Norman Humble and Garland Aschbacher sponsored by the Community Club.
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Cedar Rapids Community
Educational Service Center
Second Ave
Cedar Rapids Council of Parents and Teachers
PTA
College Community
Norman Humble
Garland Aschbacher
Prairie Junior High
Community Club
Adventureland seeks help with expansion plans
Adventureland Park officials urge Altoona City Council to approve expansion financing. Adventure Lands of America plans to sell 4 million in industrial revenue bonds to fund a new super ride and additional buildings on the 277 acre site with a possible May installation.
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Altoona, Iowa
Adventureland Park
Altoona
Central Iowa
Adventure Lands of America
First Time Ring Presence Marks Boxing Winner
A young boxer impressed from his ring debut with a strong left jab and powerful right hand. Despite early talent he trusted many people outside the ring and fell for poor financial schemes, highlighting the value of saving and government bonds as smart safeguards.
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C.R
Edsel McMickle
JeUerulel Telm
Savings and Loan
Iowa
Commercial Credit Commercial Credit Corporation
Des Moines
Ingersoll Ave
Burlington
Jefferson St
Center Point Rd
Davenport
N. Brady Street
City
Nebraska St
University Ave
Azette
John McIvor
Kay Chopard
University of Iowa
Iowa River
C.R. Area
Adventureland
America
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