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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1979
Page
17
A dense list of public meetings for Linn County and Cedar Rapids covering boards, councils, and committees. Highlights include Linn County Supervisors executive session with Glenn Johnson and Orlie Workman, various zoning and planning meetings, school board sessions, city council hearings on milk fees and bonds, and a post Aug 20 quorum delay note for the Linn County Conservation Board.
The Linn County Health Center Evaluation Committee convenes at 9 30 a m in the lower level conference room. Linn Supervisors hold a 10 a m informal business meeting at the courthouse. Health Care Review Committee of the Linn County Psychiatric Unit meets at 7 30 p m in Marion. Cedar Rapids Airport Commission and Local 238 discuss bargaining at the airport. Department of Correctional Services holds its monthly 10 a m meeting at 1035 Third Ave SE. Cedar Rapids Plumbing Examiners review master and journeyman exam applicants at City Hall basement.
Governor Rhodes hosted a 23 day Chinese trade delegation visiting Ohio after a trade mission to China. Chen Pixian resisted cotton candy then sampled squash fowl and ice cream as they toured the fair with teddy bears. Rhodes noted the guests would try hamburgers with lettuce tomatoes and other trimmings.
The Salvation Army Community Center at 1000 C Ave NW in Cedar Rapids announces fall and winter fitness classes. Programs include early riser jogging at 7 am on weekdays from Sept. 10, regular fitness from 9 30 to 11 am Mondays and Wednesdays, senior citizen workouts, youth and adult gym slots, TaeKwonDo with monthly fees, crafts and cooking courses, and a Christmas crafts workshop. League play in volleyball and basketball runs evenings, with membership rules and contact Rick Blackwell at 364 2273. Also noted is a UN Security Council action from 1969 condemning Israel for an air attack in Lebanon on Aug. 11.
Coe College schedules a three day orientation for new students and families from Saturday to Monday. The program includes the president's opening convocation financial aid meeting barbecue Parents Association reception with President Nussbaum barrier breaking sessions and separate Sunday morning sessions for parents. Students will have hall meetings with peers and faculty advisers and student activities leaders. Today's birthdays list Cecil Andrus Leonard Bernstein Sean Connery are noted.
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