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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1978
Page
5
Three council members opposed parts of the proposed Marion Cable Communications ordinance at an informal meeting. City considers starting over with a new draft or inviting other bidders, citing discounts for elderly and disabled as a point of contention and noting Dubuque and Ottumwa offer such discounts.
Cox Cable faces questions over elderly and handicapped discounts, hookup fees, and city revenue. Council members urge audits and concessions while Cox warns higher costs would be passed to subscribers. The discussion notes Marion’s aim to avoid delays as Cyprus gains independence in 1960.
Linn County Family Service Agency shuts its Marion location at 777 11th St. on July 31 to save money. The Cedar Rapids main office will now handle counseling services including marriage, parent child, and personality adjustment counseling for residents of northern Linn County and northeastern Cedar Rapids. No staff layoffs resulted from the closure.
Linn-Mar High School and junior high details outline registration windows for new students with times, grades, and fees. Kindergartners through eighth grade pay eight dollars. high school students pay fifteen dollars. Additional notes cover forms, lunch tickets, and rescheduling by phone. This item also includes an auction notice and a Cyprus cease fire historical date.
The Marion Park Board received informal approval to search for land for a new city pool. Parks Director Joe Butterfield cited rising land costs and central location needs, proposing about 10 acres for pool and parking. Three sites were presented, with concerns about flood plains and cost.
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