Cedar Rapids School Board Evaluates Itself At Work Session
Cedar Rapids Community school board members spent about ninety minutes reflecting on their own performance at a Monday work session. They praised most areas but noted need to engage more with schools and the public while maintaining proper district command and governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Curran Rosser
Robert Weinhardt
Ronald Moore
Edward Beatty
Rosser
Marvin Maire
Educational Service Center
Iowa
Maire
Wayne Howes
Board of Education
Moore
Tiny Tot
Kenwood
Donald Meek Builders Corp
Jefferson High School
Firing of C R man upheld by board
An arbitrator upheld the November 6 firing of Cedar Rapids resident Robert A. Steggall by the Iowa Department of Transportation for refusing to work, using a radio without authorization, and profane language. Steggall argued unsafe shop conditions and may appeal. he previously collected unemployment benefits totaling 3432 dollars after Job Service twice affirmed then reversed, with no repayment required.
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Iowa Department of Transportation
Cedar Rapids
Robert A. Steggall
Park Towne Lane
IDOT
Kirkwood Blvd
Steggall
State Employment Relations Office
Job Service of
Iowa
Job Service
Median removal battle renews at Dairy Queen site
Dick Stanek of the Dairy Queen at 208 First Ave. NW is renewing his five year effort to remove the front median. The Iowa Department of Transportation opposes the move citing highway safety and traffic volumes. Stanek has gathered about 2300 signatures in support and plans to present them at the city council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Stanek
Dairy Queen
First Ave
Iowa Department of Transportation
Robert Henely
IDOT
Cedar Rapids
Mel Meyer
Henely
the Gazette
Hiawatha
Stanek
Meyer
Ames
First Avenue West
First Avenue
City Council delays mobile home ordinance debate
Iowa City officials postpone discussion on a proposed mobile home ordinance until an ad hoc committee of planners, court owners, and residents studies its effects. Attorney William Meardon questions financial impact and legality, citing a Michigan ruling on bans in residential areas.
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Iowa City
Planning and Zoning Commission
William Meardon
Meardon
Michigan
Robert Jansen
Jansen
Mount Vernon council cuts business share of sewer project
Mount Vernon City Council extends a sewer line to the Robert Edleman property at Highways 30 with a total engineering estimate of 32 230. Edleman of Plaza Motors pays about 12 865—half the lift station cost—after excluding several fees. The panel plans bids for the line, lift station, and water main lowering at the September 14 meeting and discusses pool repairs and a proposed indoor pool with Cornell College.
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Mount Vernon
Robert Edleman
Edleman
Plaza Motors
Howard R. Green and Co
Cedar Rapids
Dave Taylor Ford
Taylor
R.A. Sautter
Gordon Rahn
Janet Dumbaugh
Doris Pringle
Dave Ballstaedt Ford Co
Davis Park
Dumbaugh
Cornell College
Sautter
Seventh Avenue
Chicago and North Western Railroad
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Christie Wallace
Southwest Quadrant Citizens Committee
Hayes
D St. SW
C.R. Man
Johnson County
Mount Vernon Council
By Gretchen Sutherland
Gazette
Corres
Business Stories Daily
Linn County
St. Ilam
Dolores Sharrock
HO Dems
Mel Ss
Malloy Jewelers
2Nd Avenue SE
Ana
Hormel
Nelson’s Meat Markets
ME Too Stores
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