No public candidate night for Cedar Rapids school board race
The Cedar Rapids Education Association drops its annual candidates night as turnout has been low. Three incumbents and two newcomers seek three expiring terms, with only about 50 attendees last year. Organizers cite waning public interest and shift focus to other political activities.
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American Association of University Women
the Gazette
Karen Pickett
League
College Community
Prairie High School
Garland Ashbacher
Swisher
Milton Chadima
Fairfax
Norman Humble
Sixth St
James Powers
29Th Ave
ASAC cancels five year lease at Lakeside building
The Area Substance Abuse Council ended a five year rental at 4905 Lakeside Drive NE nearly three years early prompting landlord James Barvinek to call the move costly and disruptive. He says modifications for the center remain in place and would need removal if a new tenant is found. ASAC officials declined to comment while negotiations continue. The group merged from Citizens Committee on Alcoholism and Reality 10 to centralize client services.
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James Barvinek
ASAC
Lakeside Drive
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DJ Smith
Asac Board of Directors
Citizens Committee
Ant
Citizens Committee On Alcoholism and Drug Abuse
Reality 10
Second Ave. SE
Pineapples for Camp Courageous Sale Midpoint Event
The pineapple sale to support Camp Courageous reaches its midpoint with 3,600 pineapples on sale Saturday in east and west Kmart parking lots in Chicago. Last Saturday set a record of 6,000 sold. 10,000 sold in the prior year's three weekend drive. Proceeds fund an indoor pool for the handicapped. pineapples cost $2. United Airlines ferried fruit from Hawaii to Chicago, then CRST distributed in refrigerated trucks.
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Dottie Cummins
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Cedar Rapids
CRST
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Monticello
Housing agreement reached for Hiawatha apartment project
City Council and developer Greg Schulte appear to have a zoning accord for a west edge apartment complex. A fence to close the lot to nonresidents, a 15 foot buffer at the rear garages, and at least 125 feet of north lot garages and parking are required. A 6 inch water main must be installed to protect nearby services. The second reading passed. third reading set for next week.
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Hiawatha
Greg Schulte
Schulte
Timetable Agreed In Airport Talks
The Cedar Rapids Airport Commission and Teamsters Local 238 reached a timetable for impasse procedures at the second public bargaining session. Either side can ask for a mediator if the 1980 81 contract isn't settled by Oct 1, with a fact finder appointed if no agreement within 10 days after mediator assignment.
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Cedar Rapids
Public Employee Relations Board
Cedar Rapids Gazette Data Note on Publication Details
The Cedar Rapids Gazette established 1883 provides daily and Sunday editions from 500 Third Ave SE Cedar Rapids Iowa. Subscriptions by carrier and mail listed with rates. areas without Gazette carrier service not eligible for mail. Associated Press holds exclusive republication rights for local news and AP dispatches.
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