Marion mayor Bill Grundy enters bid for fourth term
Veteran Marion Iowa mayor Bill Grundy 52 took out nomination papers for a fourth term. He cites ongoing city projects from a police facility to a senior center and argues for continued quality of life improvements while keeping taxes stable.
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Kirkwood Community College
George Brewer
Grundy
North Trunk
Oak Village
Chamber of Commerce
Mary Lou Pazour
Local youths slide in front yard cooling off
Five boys and friends enjoyed a plastic hose watered slide in the front yard at 1226 Robinwood Lane NE. The lineup from front to back includes Scott Reid 11 Chris Bunney 10 Tim Danhof 10 Derek Reinertson 8 and Stephen Danhof 8.
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James Danhof
Robinwood Lane
Scott Reid
Chris Bunney
Tim Danhof
Derek Reinertson
Stephen Danhof
Wurtele family sues drunk driver for 155000 in injuries
Cedar Rapids family files a $155,000 suit in Linn District Court against Albert Eugene Brown alleging alcohol impairment caused a May 4 crash on Mount Vernon Road SE. Gail Wurtele suffered multiple injuries while passengers Dawn and Ryan seek compensation and punitive damages. Jury trial requested.
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Clifford Wurtele
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Fourth Ave
Linn District Court
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Ryan Wurtele
Marion High Pre registration Sign up and schedules set
Marion High announces registration and pre registration for all grades next Tuesday with sessions at the high school and three elementary schools. Seniors pay 10.82 for cap and gown, orientation for freshmen on Aug 19, and upperclassmen review of records on Aug 22.
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Marion Independent
Emerson, Mentzer and Starry
Vernon Middle
Marion Independent School
Marion Briefs and Local Notices
Sincere thanks to Marion Emergency Squad chaplain nurses and doctors of St Luke's for kindness after the death of husband and father. Ice Cream Social in Marion Square on August 11 from 5 30 to 7 30 with band concert at 7. Real estate needs call Ron Romine Schlotterback and Co. 377 0505 or 377 9874. Notices list two phone numbers and local service reminders.
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Marion Band Boosters
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Marion Concert and Jazz Bands Final Summer Show
The Marion Community Concert and Jazz Bands present their season finale in Marion City Square at 7 p.m. Thursday directed by David Law. Picnic suppers lawn chairs and refreshments available with an ice cream social by Marion Band Boosters. The Jazz Band performs In the Mood Mumbly Peg Flip Top Tuxedo Junction. the Concert Band follows with Yankee Doodle Boy Mancini Spectacular Pentland Hills First Suite in E flat Rolling Thunder Scandinavian Polka El Capitan and The Star Spangled Banner.
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Marion City Square
David Law
Marion High School
Mancini
Pentland Hills
Marion Rent-A-Kid office to close for the season
The Marion Rent-A-Kid office will close for the season at 3 p.m. Friday. Residents with post closing jobs should call the Cedar Rapids Rent-A-Kid office. Youth records will transfer to Cedar Rapids. Marion residents may call Bill Shaff at 365-9474. A car wash at Norwest Bank on Eighth Avenue and Third Street will run Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., water donated by the bank, $1.50 per car, proceeds split by four 14 year old boys who could not find summer jobs.
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Cedar Rapids
Bill Shaff
Norwest Bank
Eighth Avenue
Third Street
Bennett district to appeal substitute unemployment decision
Bennett Community School District will sue in Cedar County District Court over a $720 unemployment benefit claim filed by Kathy Starling of Lost Nation after one day’s work as a substitute teacher. The board, by a unanimous vote, seeks a court ruling on whether the hearing officers properly applied regulations in denying Starling’s claim.
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Jonathan Reed
Jones-Cedar
Starling
Powell
Freeman
Sandy Harmel
Harmel
Supreme Court
Bennett
Mesquakie Pow Wow marks 68th annual gathering
The Mesquakie Indians host their 68th annual Pow Wow Thursday through Sunday with nearly 300 dancers from several states. Dances at 1 30 and 7 p m daily, admission 3 adults 2 children 5 and up, special Thursday and Friday rates for young and senior attendees. Concessions include Indian fried bread and tacos plus crafts, and events feature softball and horseshoe tournaments along with children's games. Magellan era note appears as historical aside.
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