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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1983
Page
9
Cedar Rapids firefighters shut off two 150 gallon propane tanks after a fuel-line break on a U S Mail truck south of the 33rd Avenue SW interchange. North and southbound lanes were closed about 10 minutes as police blocked ramps and traffic rerouted via city streets.
In Cedar Rapids the McKinley Junior High fate dominates campaign talk though officials reject an imminent closing. The Candidates Forum at First Christian Church will address McKinley amid claims by Citizens for Community Improvement that a study and closure are planned.
Heat prompts short days in Cedar Rapids Marion area schools. College Community School and Marion districts announce early dismissals today and throughout the week. Linn-Mar cuts 90 minutes early. afternoon kindergartners start earlier. Marion Independent sets 12:40 p.m. for Vernon Middle and 1 p.m. for others. Release times vary by building across the region. Officials await Wednesday decisions.
Norman Hanson urged careful monitoring of 1983 84 budget cuts at an Ellis Park open house hosted by Rosalyn and Howard Saylor. He argued non academic cuts should be minimized and praised arts as essential, seeking District 4 seat in the September 13 election.
Dennis Kral running for at large school board seat urged letting district employees decide where cuts should fall, citing industry practice. He spoke at Ellis Boat Harbor and Bever Park about using funds to improve special education and noted his public school background and dental practice.
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