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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1978
Page
17
The 16th Avenue Southwest district in Cedar Rapids gains an old-world feel with changes at The Boddicker School of Music 92 16th Ave SW. A remodeled space features a Czech village motif including an old chimney and a one legged stork in its nest.
Des Moines AP report says a compromise AEA bill would cut state aid by 65 percent and property tax by 35 percent for special education until surpluses are used. The measure aims to free funds to ease school districts’ declining enrollment strains while AEAs face opposition over using surpluses for transportation and other needs.
Walter Huk of 1019 Orran Drive SE stored potatoes and carrots in a three foot deep hole covered with straw and dirt, a European method learned in Germany. He dug it up Saturday and found the produce as fresh as store bought.
Three privately financed Linn County colleges Cornell Mount Vernon Coe Mount Mercy Cedar Rapids form a non profit corporation named CMC Colleges Associated. Board includes presidents Secor Gray Donovan with Knutson as administrator and Jackobs as technical director. A $340 656 gift from the Hall Foundation funds a central interactive computer system to serve all three institutions. A summer hookup staffed by existing staff will support academic and administrative needs.
Killian's finishes the first phase of a three phase downtown remodel opening the lower level to the public Monday. Dick Scherling says the area will house an expanded home furnishings department sporting goods and toys with Killian's Kitchen restaurant set to open April 17.
Lions Wiederspan Cedar Rapids Art Center will speak at noon Thursday in the Roosevelt Royale on The Art World as Experience and Investment. Public listings include Ruth's Knit and Needlecraft classes begin April 11 and multiple local events and ads for travel, sales, and community notices.
Twenty years ago the Navy contracted for new single engine jet fighters priced at 9.9 million dollars per aircraft. The procurement reflects a shift toward advanced combat aircraft and higher defense spending during that period.
Keith Newkirk, 23, was charged with second degree burglary after breaking into the Otero County Jail in LA JUNTA Colorado. He crawled through a window after a deputy refused him entry to preach the gospel to prisoners.
Clarence Williams finds nine wild mallards dead within 500 feet of each other on his farm. He notes broken legs wings or necks and suspects an airplane caused the fatalities though the pattern remains puzzling. An older item recalls a 20 year ago call to ban Time and Life from classrooms.
The Iowa Department of Transportation will hold a public hearing in Sigourney at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday to discuss Milwaukee Road plans to abandon the Amana to Rutledge line. Officials seek input on current and prospective rail traffic as part of the review.
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