First candidate files for Cedar Rapids safety post
Nancy Evans, 46, an assistant professor at Coe College, filed 600 signatures to seek the Cedar Rapids safety commissioner seat being vacated by mayoral candidate J D Smith. Mount Mercy College biology lab assistant Joseph Hansen and Cedar Rapids firefighter Brad Harper also expressed interest. all must file by Thursday. Evans highlights 20 years in criminal justice and prior roles, and cites a need for safe neighborhoods and youth alternatives.
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Department of Correctional Services
Linn County Civil Service Commission
Sheriff's Department
Evans
Foul play ruled out in University of Iowa death
Richard Price called police after Garofalo was found dead. Investigators noted a damp rug and vomit odor, a painted beard on his chin, and Wite-Out on his ear. Medical examiner cited uncertain alcohol involvement. the U of I chapter of Lambda Chi Alpha is temporarily suspended during university review.
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Richard Price
Garofalo
Edwards
Iowa
U of I
Lambda Chi Alpha International Fraternity
Murals May Multiply in Vinton Says Artist Carl
Carl Murillo forecasts more murals if weather allows through Oct 7 and notes his Jefferson piece remains in good shape thanks to local touchups. Donna Rasdal hints Vinton walls are ripe for painting as a committee eyes a lasting public art program.
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Jefferson
Carl
Historical Society
Vinton
Donna
Safety plan takes effect today with pick up limits
Beitzel voiced concern about children being picked up by the wrong people and Brauhn noted a short list of parents banned from pick up due to custody. Kris Ruprecht urged a Prairie Crest camera. District may cap open enrollment by grade level to address space. policy awaits two more readings.
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Kris Ruprecht
Prairie Crest
Linn County bonds debated for new county office building
Daily notebook invites public input on a November bond issue to fund a new county office building. Readers may call CITYLINE or TeleUs to vote or share views, with today’s topic steering local sentiment on fiscal plans.
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Cityline
Linn County
Fylona
TeleUs
City events fill Linn County and Cedar Rapids schedule
A detailed calendar lists morning to evening meetings across Linn County and Cedar Rapids including health, civil service, planning, and emergency management sessions. Theater music and lectures are scheduled at Coe College Luther College University Hospitals among others with additional finance and public affairs items.
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Linn County
Witwer
Marion Civil Service Commission
Marion
Cedar Rapids
Marion City Council
Council
Marion City Hall
Linn County Sesquicentennial Commission
History Center
Linn County Emergency Management
Hiawatha Water Board
Linn County Board of Supervisors
Penford Products
Linn County Plumbing Board of Examiners & Appeals
Linn County Building Department
Third St
Marion Electrical Board
Marion City
Marion Zoning Board of Adjustment
Marion League of Women Voters
Beems
Cedar Rapids Public Library
New York
Jed Diamond
Dows
Coe College
Deborah Gover
Center For Faith and Life
Luther College
Cornell College
John W. Colloton
University Hospitals
Iowa City
Johnson County
Russ Bennett
Indian Creek Nature Center
East Room
JCP
Carson & Barnes
Fairgrounds
Grinnell
Eastern
Iowa
Linn County Health Department
13Th St. NW
Wilson Ave
Cityline
Vital Statistics Mercy and St Luke's Birth Notices
Mercy notices list births on September 17 and 18 including Trisha Paul Evan Center Point a daughter and Jill Schlotfeldt a son. St Luke's reports Christina Anderson Blairetown a son Raelyn Blessing Hiawatha a daughter and other births with several parental pairs and addresses.
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Evan Paul
Center Point
Jill
Brent Schlotfeldt
Paula Lane
Corinne
Matt Miller
Blake Bird
ST. Luke’s
Christina
Gerald Anderson
Blairetown
Raelyn Blessing
Robins Rd
Hiawatha
Tanya
Kevin Neef
Northwood Dr
Karla
Jeff Dostal
21St St. SE
Catherine Drew
Fifth Ave. SE
Drunken Driving Charges Reported in Linn County
The Log lists individuals charged with drunken driving in Linn County with arrest day and location. Names include Shane M. Lindaman, Wayne L. Horak, Amy J. Brown, Mark K. Swalley, Ismael Valdez, Louis D. Ball, Lesta K. Perkins, William B. Godber, Dale K. Doehrmann, Merrick S. Van Landingham, and Joseph Kremer. Some are noted as second offenses.
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Shane M. Lindaman
27Th Ave
Marion
Central City
Wayne L. Horak
Mount Vernon
Linn Ridge
Yessely Roads
Amy J. Brown
19Th Avenue
Mark K. Swalley
Western Dr
Center Point Road
East Willman
Hiawatha
Ismael Valdez
Eighth St
Marion Boulevard
Blairs Ferry Road
Louis D. Ball
Barbara Court
Highway 30
Lesta K. Perkins
Swisher
Wright Brothers Boulevard
William B. Godber
Sunrise Dr
Third Avenue
Rockford Road
Dale K. Doehrmann
Williamsburg
Gramm stirs youth as Gramm speaks in West Union
The Independence 13 year old Stacey Lyon handed out Phil Gramm stickers to about 60 attendees at a Gramm speech in West Union. Gramm, praised as a rising star, urged reform including welfare work requirements and budget balance while criticizing expansive federal prisons.
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Rita Seymour
Iowa
West Union
Stacey Lyon
Independence
Phil Gramm
Gramm
Texas
Waycoma
Lyon
Alan Keyes
Keyes
Former Iowan dies in Florida tower fall
Dalton L. Hunsaker 26 of Pompano Beach formerly of Cedar Rapids and Mount Pleasant died Friday in Rimrod Key Florida after a fall from a Bell South cellular tower. He moved to Florida four years ago and recently worked for Ranger Communications in Key West. Born in Cedar Rapids and a Mount Pleasant High School graduate class of 1987 his funeral is set for 1 p.m. Wednesday at Weir Funeral Home Mount Pleasant.
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Florida
Mount Pleasant
Dalton L. Hunsaker
Pompano Beach
Fla
Cedar Rapids
Bell South Communications
Rimrod Key
Hunsaker
Julie Short
Decatur
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David Helmuth
Tipton
Country Magazine
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Teen To Action
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Fayette
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