Vernon Middle speller Kevin Bell aims for state bee
Vernon Middle School seventh grader Kevin Bell says luck plays a role in spelling. In the Eastern Iowa contest at Kirkwood he finished fourth of 26 after misspelling abscondence, while winner Ann Reedy spelled cometer. Kevin trains daily with his mother and teacher Ernest Miller as he prepares for the May 1 state bee in Des Moines.
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Gene Bells
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Linn County Rural Library Service OK'd Contract
The Cedar Rapids Public Library Board approved a 54 571 dollar contract with the Linn County Board of Supervisors to provide rural library service based on last year’s usage. They approved electric heat for the new library, noted a cut in the book budget, and planned protests over reduced federal library aid.
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Congress
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Reagan
Chamber to Launch Action on Development Plans
The Cedar Rapids Marion Area Chamber of Commerce will hold two meetings this week to implement the new economic development department. Directors reviewed three projects including an inventory of land and buildings for industry use. The first full committee meeting is Tuesday at Stouffer's Five Seasons Hotel, chaired by Forbes Osberg and Duane Arnold. An existing industry group meeting follows Thursday. The department aims to aid current businesses with expansion and training, while a May membership drive plans to recruit volunteers.
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Vernon Middle School to distribute career brochure
Marion brief notes Tuesday distribution of a job and career information magazine to students at Vernon Middle School. Counselor Bill Steadman says the brochure will interest parents. An advertisement mentions Nordman Jewelry buying diamonds and gold and a Culligan soft water installation offer with a phone number.
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