Marion planning board approves two housing developments
The Marion Planning and Zoning Commission approved two major housing proposals and sent recommendations to the City Council for public hearings. Skogman Homes plans a 40 acre mixed housing project east of 31st Street between McGowan Boulevard and 14th Avenue, with rezoning from agricultural. Neighbors cite traffic and drainage concerns but officials say planning covers these issues. A May 15 public hearing is tentatively set. The second proposal by James Cooper covers 200 acres between A Avenue and 22nd Street near the east and south city limits for single family homes. rezoning was approved with a suggestion to add a park, with a future public hearing.
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Skogman Homes
31St Street
McGowan Boulevard
14Th Avenue
Tom Driscoll
12Th Ave
Jim Hess
14Th Ave
Skogman
Jeff Schott
Marion police seek Miller opinion on Social Security retirement
Marion police and firemen request Attorney General Tom Miller to issue an opinion on whether they can withdraw from Social Security while remaining enrolled in the city’s own retirement system. Representative Hurley Hall notes the issue dates to 1952 when Marion workers joined Social Security.
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Des Moines
Marion
Social Security
Tom Miller
Hurley Hall
D-Marion
Miller
Hall
Iowa
Three arrested on Linn County drunk driving charges
Three individuals face drunk driving charges in Linn County. Terry L. Neve 30 of Marion was arrested on Mount Vernon Road near Orchard Trailer Court and charged additionally with possession of controlled substances. Theresa M. Volk 20 of Lisbon was picked up on Hilltop Drive in Mount Vernon for DWI plus a headlamp violation. Stephen L. Pettus 29 of 259 38th Street Drive SE was arrested on Marion Boulevard after failing to provide information at an accident scene.
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Linn County
Terry L. Neve
Fourth St
Marion
Mount Vernon Road
Orchard
Theresa M. Volk
Lisbon
Hilltop Drive
Mount Vernon
Stephen L. Pettus
A.m
Marion Boulevard
Political speech writer Frederick J. Moffitt dies
Frederick J. Moffitt a former presidential speech writer for Eisenhower Kennedy and Johnson died March 30 in Madison New Jersey at age 84.
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Madison
N.J
Frederick J. Moffitt
Dwight D. Eisenhower
John F. Kennedy
Lyndon Johnson
Marion Mothers Club Meeting With Vet on Pets
Marion Mothers Club hosts a 7 45 p m talk by veterinarian Larry Wogahn on children and pets at Vicki Barnes home 1375 10th St. Also notes on alumni banquet reservations and local notices.
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Marion
Larry Wogahn
Marion Mothers Club
Vicki Barnes
10Th St
Marion Mother’s Club
Big Yellow House
Adv
Hallie Cronebarger Hired To Manage Substitutes
Hallie Cronebarger, a paralyzed former cafe owner, is hired by the Marion Independent School District to line up substitute teachers for Marion High and four elementary schools. She will work from home about two hours daily at $3.50 an hour, coordinating replacements and reporting changes to the district offices.
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Hallie Dronebarger
Highway Patrol
Cal Wagner
Hallie
Gazette
Wagner
Walker
Center Point
22Nd St
Marion Independent School District
C. Robert Bennett
Bennett
Cronebarger
Marion High School
Prine
Halli
Arnie Benedict
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Ok’s
Marion Planning and Zoning Commission
City Council
Mario
Public Safety Employees
Warner Brothers Siding and Roofing Company
Art Sharbo
First United Presbyterian Church
Nordman Jewelry
Oak Shade
Ray’s Jewelry
Stickneys
McGowan Blvd
Tom Fruehling
Marion Bureau
Boston
7Th Ave
Jacelyn Dr
N.W
Cedar Rapids
Banket
Keogh
Farmers State Bank
F.d.1.c
Alburnett
Hiawatha
Linote
Smulekoff
3Rd Ave
Smale Carpets
Shangri-La
Saxony
Smulchoffs Corner
1St Street
3Rd Avenue SE
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