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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1978
Page
8
The Linn-Mar Board delays a bus plan for parochial students while backing a May 9 bond issue. The panel approved early graduation policy changes for those graduating with the spring class. Al Coles opposed the policy change.
Virgil Kellogg of the Iowa Department of Public Instruction lauded Linn-Mar for teaching practices, planning and volunteer programs, noting space and bus needs as concerns while highlighting a robust evaluation process and strong leadership. The board discussed bond plans, energy use, budget amendments, lockers, and a new storage building after a court ruling upheld a small claim against parents in a school property incident.
Democratic state senator William Palmer of Des Moines says he is in good shape as he campaigns for the Iowa lieutenant governor spot. He notes a strong relationship with Gov. Robert Ray and discusses reform, tax priorities, and senior citizen needs while facing Sen. Minnette Doderer in the primary. Palmer highlights government reorganization and targeted spending, with aides including Sen. Cloyd Robinson on his Cedar Rapids-Iowa City tour.
The Iowa Senate confirmed Gov. Robert Ray's reappointment of Donald Gardner of Cedar Rapids to the Iowa Department of Transportation. Gardner, 310 Ravenwood Terrace NW, first joined the board in 1974 and will serve a second four year term. Also approved were Deloris Morris of Oelwein to the Board of Cosmetology Examiners and Virginia Striegel of What Cheer to the Soil Conservation Committee.
Marion High School Principal Mike Prosser told the Marion Independent School Board that the district will work with the Marion Police Department to address thefts at the high school. Losses total about 1100 to 1200 this school year with the largest single loss 400 worth of jewelry from a girl’s purse.
The Marion Park Board agreed to co sponsor the second annual youth tennis tournament with the Marion Jaycees and the YMCA and Lipton Tea Co. The annual mixed doubles event and summer concession plans were approved along with a storage shed purchase for Hanna Park and playground equipment at Taube Park pending school board approval.
Adv Pancake Day set for April 15 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at First United Methodist Church. YMCA Marion schedule lists multiple non aquatic activities, open gyms, lessons, and diving times including youth, family, and senior programs. Mrs Cecil Lewis returns from Mayo Clinic and St Marys Hospital in Rochester Minnesota.
The Benton Community High School vocal music concert planned for April 18 at the Newhall attendance center has been rescheduled to April 24 at 8 p.m. due to a scheduling conflict.
The Marion School Board heard a proposal for a shared cable channel with 12 agencies including area schools colleges and hospitals to air regular classes student produced programs and special education content. Details remain undecided with potential home access via cable not closed circuit.
Police mum on reports that Alabama prison escapee Daniel Russell Munro, 46, is a prime suspect in the February Des Moines killings of three West Des Moines teens and a bookstore clerk. Authorities confirm federal flight charges but offer no record confirmation, as the case remains "wide open."
Indian Creek Nature Center outlines weekend programs from 2 to 4 pm Saturday for the New 3 R's recycling drive and resource education. Sunday offers First Wildflower Hikes at 1 30 and 3 30 with access for a 50 cent non member fee, free for members.
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