Voters approve renewal of Cedar Rapids gas franchise
Voters approve renewal of Iowa Illinois Gas and Electric Co rights in Cedar Rapids for 25 years. Turnout was light with 4 144 voting yes and 759 against. the new franchise runs through Aug 6 1986 and does not let the council set gas rates, which remain regulated by the Iowa Commerce Commission.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa-Illinois Gas and Electric Co
Iowa
Illinois
Iowa Commerce Commission
Six year old Watson in fair condition after bicycle crash
Six year old John C. Watson III of 4325 Woodfield Lane NE was hospitalized at St. Luke's with possible leg injuries after a bicycle accident in front of his home. He remained listed in fair condition Tuesday evening.
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John C. Watson III
Woodfield Lane
St. Luke's Hospital
Watson
Kramer Eyes Parks Plans For Cedar Rapids Projects
David Kramer, candidate for Cedar Rapids parks commissioner, pledges to oversee the Cedar Lake Mohawk Park project and explore a new public golf course if elected. He urges sprinkler upgrades at Jones and Ellis courses and backing for quality community programs. Richard Pankey advocates a turn of the century style Bever Park bandstand and a permanent home for the Municipal Band.
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David Kramer
Cedar Rapids
Cedar Lake-Mohawk Park
Kramer
Rogers Rd
Cedar Hills
Richard Pankey
Bever Park
David Rater
Vernon Dr
Pankey
Usher's Ferry Pioneer Village
Cedar Rapids Library forum urges funding and staffing pulse
About 30 people attended a Cedar Rapids Public Library forum organized by the Cedar Rapids Marion League of Women Voters. Panelists discussed a proposed 4 cent per 1000 property tax levy to raise 100000 a year for four years to buy materials, plus questions about staffing and volunteer help.
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Cedar Rapids Public Library
Cedar Rapids-Marion League of Women Voters
Beems
Thomas Carney
Curran Rosser
Robert McMahon
Harry Sargeant
Linda Corey
Friends of the Library
Sargeant
McMahan
FACT
Lottery tickets sold in bars under scrutiny in Iowa
Iowa Lottery Security Director Harry Braashart says taverns in Cedar Rapids and eastern Iowa may be selling lottery tickets illegally. One Cedar Rapids bar owner denies wrongdoing and notes tickets are bought across the street. officials warn such sales could affect liquor licenses and could violate state law pending legislative changes.
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Iowa Lottery Commission
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Harry Braashart
Des Moines
Mary Keith
Alley Inn
3Rd St. SE
The
Gazette
Iowa State Liquor Store
Keith
Braashart
Braafhart
Linn judge orders woman to return kids to Iowa
Judge L Vern Robinson ordered Sandra Burau to return her three children to Iowa for a Monday hearing on visitation rights and possible support. The ruling notes the Iowa Court of Appeals has custody decision in Gravatt v Burau, citing a University of Iowa pediatric endocrinologist on the children’s psychosocial dwarfism. The kids are 13, 12, and 7.
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Iowa City
Johnson County
T.T. Bozek
University of Iowa
Shawn A. Witcomb
W. Benton St
University Hospitals
Witcomb
Aurelia
Iowa
Bozek
Linn
L. Vern Robinson
Sandra Burau
Linn District Court
Winfield, Ill
Bruce Gravatt
Rural Center Point
Illinois
Gravatt
Burau
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Marion Rd. NE
Bredl
16Th Ave
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Mercy Hospital
Jay Ondler
Mansfield Ave
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1814 Ave. NE
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14Th Avenue
Ninth Street
Ray Lauderdale
Johnson Ave
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