Rumor of hatchet-wielding man in drag debunked by police
Cedar Rapids police say no evidence supports a circulating tale of a hatchet wielding man dressed as a woman hiding in cars near Westdale Mall. Assistant Chief William Byrne calls the claim unfounded and notes no reports or arrests match the story.
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Mark Glennazette
Cedar Rapids
William Byrne
Iowa City
Michelle Martinko
Westdale Mall
Byrne
Scorching Cedar Rapids golf rounds rise in 1983
Through August 1, 1983, Cedar Rapids four municipal courses logged 109 033 rounds, up from 105 663 through the same date in 1982. Parks Commissioner Elmer Delaney cites hot weather as not hindering play and notes greens improved due to maintenance efforts as crews begin fall top dressing.
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Cedar Rapids
Elmer Delaney
Delaney
Labor council backs Hanson Kral in Cedar Rapids school race
The Hawkeye Labor Council AFL CIO endorses Norman Hanson and Dennis Kral for Cedar Rapids Community School Board seats in the Sept 13 election. They support continuing the 674 cent Schoolhouse Fund Levy and advocate stronger parental involvement and smaller classes to improve elementary and overall education.
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Hawkeye Labor Council
Afl-Cio
Norman Hanson
Dennis Kral
Cedar Rapids
Norm Hanson
Robert Carson
Labor Council
Carson
Dan Rogers
Buddy and
Susan Nichols
30Th St
Rogers
Roger and
Joyce Schreder
Meadowlark Lane
Two Linn County Drivers Charged With Drunk Driving
Michael D. Weber 23 of Mechanicsville was arrested on Highway 30 at 12 38 p m Wednesday for drunk driving and failure to maintain control. Cara A. Cassabaum 18 of 3717 12th Ave SW was arrested at F Avenue and 15th Street NW at 2 a.m. Thursday and charged with possession of marijuana, lack of a driver’s license, and disobeying a traffic signal.
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Linn County
Michael D. Weber
Mechanicsville
Cara A. Cassabaum
12Th Ave
F Avenue
15Th Street
Stereo reported stolen from unlocked apartment
A stereo valued at $350 was reported stolen Tuesday from an unlocked apartment occupied by Carol Kress at 716 E Ave NW.
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Carol Kress
E Ave
Drought a Wet Legacy Hits Local Water Main Break
A water main break under Old Marion Road and 42nd Street NE closed the street Thursday from 7 a.m. to noon. Superintendent Lee Coppock said about 150,000 gallons worth $100 were lost and repair cost around $2,000. He blamed drought induced soil movement for the failure.
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Old Marion Road
42Nd Street
Lee Coppock
Coppock
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