Out-of-Sight Cedar Dam Will Be Hard To Remove
A 107-year-old underwater dam in the Cedar River will be removed when the five-in-one bridge and dam project finishes next year. Divers located the structure, built in 1870 and linked to Cedar Rapids founder Nicholas Brodhead Brown, and engineers describe it as largely sound though partly buried in limestone.
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the Gazette
Cedar Rapids Dam Removal Plans Highlight Flood and Ecology Concerns
City engineers warn that removing the old dam will reduce flood risk but requires careful work with cofferdams and barges to clear rock and timber. Regulators from the Iowa Department of Environmental Quality and the U.S. EPA must approve actions, balancing water for wells and river recreation while preserving ecology. The 1870 dam’s site traces to 1841 builder Nicholas Brown with early Linn County industry ties and history noted by The Gazette.
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Martin To Get Eagle Rank At Court Of Honor
Steve Martin an 18 year old son of Mr and Mrs James E Martin will receive his Eagle Scout award in a 3 30 p m ceremony at St Pius X Catholic church Troop 560 court of honor Attendees include attorney Tom Riley as guest speaker Martin earned 24 merit badges since July 1970 led pool repairs at Camp Wakonda and hiked paths and trips in Hoover Amaquonsippi Old Capitol and U S Grant Pilgrimage He graduates Linn Mar High School and will enter Iowa State University employed at Hy Vee
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Iowa State University
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Burglars Suffer Surprise Blast in Norway Vault
In Vang three burglars attempted to blow open the Ryfoss concrete office safe using dynamite. The blast collapsed the factory walls. the safe contained dynamite, injuring one burglar who was hospitalized. A second burglar was arrested for drunken driving. a third was at large.
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Vang
Verdens Gang
Coe Receives Record 2.9 Million in Grants
Coe College reports a total of 2,951,167 in gifts and grants from private sources for the year ended June 30, not counting 598,600 from government grants. Eleven bequests totaling 1,683,321 led the private gifts, with gifts to the Growth Fund at 243,000 and deferred gifts totaling 363,449. Foundations contributed 100,014 in grants.
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Coe
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Outlet Store Sales Soar Across Nation
NEW YORK AP Manufacturer outlet sales of men's and boys' wear are expected to reach 1.25 billion this year, up from 1 billion in 1976, 750 million in 1975, and 200 million in 1973. Marvin Blumenfeld of April Marcus, Inc. notes rising demand and a strong economy fueling the growth. Outlet stores are no frill self service venues in low rent districts, often selling brand name clothes at substantial discounts.
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Marvin A. Blumenfeld
April-Marcus, Inc
Blumenfeld
Argentina Sees Rice Harvest Rise to 330000 Tons
Buenos Aires AP reports Argentina aims to harvest about 330000 tons of rice in the year, up seven percent from the 1975 76 season, as stated by the agriculture and livestock secretary.
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Argentina
Innovations at Cedar Rapids Public Library expands fall materials
Cedar Rapids Public Library details improvements to expand accessibility. About 300 new long play records and over 100 children's records added. cassette books for children, with free loan of cassette players. hundreds of new paperbacks. two new paperback racks in the children's room and one near the main entrance for quick checkout. hardbacks and best sellers added. green dots mark fourth grade fiction. senior citizens’ reserve fee waived. Linn County rural residents can obtain free library cards. reference collection restored to full strength and staffed for telephone inquiries.
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Third Avenue
Linn County
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Linn
Cedar Valley School expands offerings through district cooperation
Cedar Valley Christian School in Cedar Rapids will partner with Cedar Rapids Community School District to provide new courses for high school students starting Monday. Activities include driver education, mechanics, and home economics at Washington High School, with legal rights allowing private school pupils to enroll in district courses. The school, led by temporary principal Darrell McReynolds, serves 78 students this year and adds a six room auditorium. construction delays push completion to January.
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Cedar Rapids Community
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Washington High School
Cedar Valley
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Cedar Rapids
Kirkwood Wins Approval for Social Service Training Program
Kirkwood Community College will admit 15 students this fall to a new two year program for human services workers. Approved Aug. 19 by the state board of public instruction the program trains social service technicians aides and prepares for university transfer. Students will combine field experience with coursework three of six quarters. Classes start Sept 1 with Martha Aldridge as coordinator and local agencies providing on the job experience.
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Iowa Community Colleges
Kirkwood
Area Ten
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Linnhall
Martha Aldridge
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