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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1979
Page
4
Linn-Mar High School will open August 28 on a normal schedule as remodeling nears completion. Board members toured sites and heard contractors are making up lost time after a strike delay though the new addition remains about a month behind.
The Marion City Council gave first reading to an ordinance designating the central business district as a revitalization area. The move enables property tax deferrals for improvements and allows bonds to fund upgrades. The area is also labeled historically to ease building upgrades while preserving its character. Architect Scott Olson was contracted to design new sidewalks.
Cedar Rapids business leader Robert Armstrong former St. Luke's Hospital board member urged health maintenance and consumer oversight to curb hospital costs He cited rising expenses due to hospital monopolies wasteful spending and lack of cost control He called for a state commission of consumers and support for health maintenance organizations.
George Manoylovich, 64, of Cedar Rapids was fined 5000 dollars after being convicted in July of wiretapping two nursing home employees. The payment is postponed for an appeal to the 8th U.S. Circuit Court. He faced up to five years’ imprisonment and a 10000 dollar fine. He was acquitted in Franklin County on an assault charge.
Henry DeChant, 35, of 700 35th Street Marion, faces a second degree arson charge after a mobile home he shared with his wife and four children burned last Thursday at Marion Mobile Home Court. A P-3 Meatcutters union fundraiser raised 706 dollars for the DeChant family before the charge. officials expect to pause further efforts until the case is resolved. DeChant, a Wilson employee, is on medical leave for a shoulder injury while the Marion Fire Department investigated the blaze.
Marion considers a reduced scope Boyson Road extension ending at 10th Street to ease Northeast Cedar Rapids traffic. Council member Kraut proposes widening 10th Street and reworking the Indian Creek Road intersection to 90 degrees, aiming to satisfy residents while preserving project goals. The council will study his proposal and decide before November elections.
Music store owners question whether Linn-Mar School District may invite select retailers to present wares at band student orientation sessions. Board seeks legal opinion after concerns raised by Arnie Erickson of Music Loft about unequal access and impact on competition.
A Sunday brunch will be held from 9 am to 2 pm at The Hearty Appetite located at 1155 7th Avenue in Marion. The community event invites residents to enjoy daytime dining.
Marion Parks Department offers limited free wood cutting permits at Boyson Park from today to November 17. Permits cost 1 dollar and allow cutting only from downed trees. A cutting map will be provided. no quantity limit. Obtain permits at the parks office, 600 10th Ave.
Mae West turns 86, financier John Hay Whitney reaches 75, and Franklin Roosevelt Jr. is 65 as today’s notable born list marks a trio of prominent figures.
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