Fire Department Sets Weekend Extinguisher Tests in Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids Fire Department will host free extinguisher checks at three booths during Fire Prevention Week. Tests run 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Westdale and Lindale malls and downtown near Third Avenue and Second Street SE. Merchants offer discounts on alarms and extinguishers while exhibits feature safety programs, posters, and tours for youths.
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Cedar Rapids
Westdale
Lindale
Fire Department
Third Avenue
Second Street
Chamber of Commerce Fire Prevention Committee
el Kahir Shrine
Atlas Fireafety Equipment
Hawkeye Fire and Safety Co
Chamber of Commerce
Charles Vernon Davis Elected President of Iowa Labor Federation
Charles Vernon Davis, known as Vern Davis, was elected president of the Iowa Federation of Labor. The vote solidified his leadership of the state union as it plans next year’s organizing and advocacy efforts.
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Charles “Vern” Davis
Iowa Federation of Labor
Bus Sign-Up Deadline Nears for Linn-Mar Students
Linn-Mar district urges northeast Marion students to sign up and pay by Friday Oct 16 to receive winter bus service. Free busing ended this year due to Marion sidewalk work. cost is 22.50 per student from Nov 16 to Mar 15. Contact district transportation at 377-7373 ext 278 for details.
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Linn-Mar
Northeast Marion
Marion
District Transportation Department
Marion Fire Calls Log Weekend to Monday
The Marion fire department logged multiple calls from Saturday to Monday including medical assists at 1632 11th St twice and at 14th Street and Brockman Avenue, a medical assist at 805 Third Ave, another at 1290 10th St, and at 101 S. 11th St. Smoke incidents occurred at 865 S. 15th St and 1352 11th St. A final medical assist occurred at 330 14th St.
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11Th St
14Th Street
Brockman Avenue
Third Ave
10Th St
S. 11Th St
S. 15Th St
14Th St
Marion Briefs and Community Notices
Thank you to relatives and neighbors for prayers and generosity after the loss of Christopher. Special thanks to Rev. Jay Miller, rescue squad, and ambulances. Also note property tax payment deadline September 30 at Farmers State Bank offices. Includes ads on inventory reduction at Marion Hardware, lost umbrella on 13th Street, office spaces at Bousley Verhille Building, Stickney’s Pac-man scoreboard.
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Christopher
Jay Miller
Steve
Sherry
Andy Neal
Cleo Zachmeyer
Floyd Neal
Adv
Linn District Court actions tally multiple drunk driving cases
Center Point man James A. Jarvis was fined 100 dollars after pleading guilty to possession of marijuana. Others, including David Thiede and Ward Meyers, received deferred sentences or probation for gaming charges, while Michael Thompson’s cannabis delivery charge was dismissed. Numerous individuals faced jail terms, fines, or probation for July and May drunk driving offenses and related violations.
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James A. Jarvis
Center Point
First Avenue
Linn District Court
Jarvis
David Thiede
B Ave. NE
Ward D. Meyers
Pioneer Ave
Department of Correctional Services
Tom F. Buchanan
Cedar Rapids
Julie A. Soll
Marion
Kevin D. Wallace
Evelyn Drive
Wallace
Joseph C. Berry
Lewellen Drive
Berry
Jeffrey A. Moore
Cedar Falls
Moore
Ronald J. Milota
Blairs Ferry Road
Albert G. Henderson
Anamosa
Brian L. McMurrin
Route 2
Kevin J. Anderson
31St St
William D. Keister
Mansfield Ave. SE
Tommi D. Johnson
Toddville
Johnson
Wendy C. Blackwell
38Th St. SE
Blackwell
Steven P. Newcomb
Sue Lane NW
Newcomb
Suit against MNB to be tried in C R
A 1.3 million suit against Merchants National Bank of Cedar Rapids was moved from Illinois federal court to Cedar Rapids. Plaintiff Lester B. Knight, a Florida citizen living in Chicago, alleges misrepresentation in a 1977 Saudi dairy formation transaction and seeks 321,500 plus 1 million in punitive damages. Virginia Lowry of Cook County listed as plaintiff. Two related cases are on file in Illinois.
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Merchants National Bank of
Cedar Rapids
Illinois
Lester B. Knight
Florida
Chicago
Saudi Arabia
Knight
Northern District of
Iowa
Virginia Lowry
Cook County
Ill
Marion marching contest draws crowd. plans expanded next year
Marion High School director David Law announced a second annual Marion Marching Invitational after a crowd of about 1,600 attended, far above the expected 400. Over 750 musicians from seven area high schools performed. Linn-Mar won Class AA with 63.8 points, Washburn or Washington second, Kennedy third, Marion Independent fourth, and Oelwein fifth. Alburnett led Class B with 48.2 points. Solon was 39.6. Washington earned best honor guard while Linn-Mar took best drum majors.
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Marion High School
David Law
Law
Marion
Linn-Mar
Cedar Rapids Washington
Cedar Rapids Kennedy
Marion Independent
Oelwein
Alburnett
Solon
Washington
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Diai 911
Farmers State Bank
Marion Hardware
7Th Ave
13Th St
8Th
10Th Ave
Bousley Verhille
Pac-man
Stickney
Thomas E. Costello
Costello
C.R
the Gazette
P O. Box
Weight Control Clinics of Iowa, Inc
Geiger Annex
1St Ave
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