Burns to Speak at Coe College Contemporary Issues Forum
Documentary filmmaker Ken Burns will keynote Coe College in Sinclair Auditorium at 7 30 p m February 22 as part of the eighth Contemporary Issues Forum. Reserved seating goes on sale January 24 through the Coe Box Office with tickets 10 dollars for the public and 5 dollars for students and seniors. Burns is lauded as a leading documentary filmmaker by the New York Times and his 1990 Civil War series earned multiple Emmys and a Peabody.
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Geothermal project on agenda for next week
Marion Independent school board will hold a special meeting at 4 30 p m Monday to discuss changes to the geothermal heating and cooling system under construction at Vernon Middle School. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources cites environmental concerns and requires substantial plan changes. The district and the Marion Education Association also opened negotiations for a new teachers contract with a 3 5 percent base pay raise sought.
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Lisbon creates fire prevention bureau and names leadership
Lisbon voters approve a new fire prevention bureau to inspect commercial properties and review plans. Fire marshal will lead the department with J. Joe Long named chief for two years and Brandon Siggins as assistant chief for one year. Council also moves forward on Whitey’s Bar and Grill expansion by rezoning the adjacent abandoned site for outdoor seating.
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Cedar Rapids Police Seek Suspect in Weekend Stabbing
Cedar Rapids officers responded to an assault at 75 Rossey Lane SW Sunday afternoon. Cory Bailey, 22, was stabbed in the abdomen and wrist while trying to intervene in a fight. a suspect fled before police arrived. Bailey was taken to St Luke's Hospital and his condition was not immediately known.
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Soldier’s surprise homecoming reunites Cedar Rapids family
Sgt. Raymond Ropa of HHC 1-168 Infantry arrived from Afghanistan to surprise wife Kris and sons Andy and Will in Cedar Rapids. Santa helped reveal the surprise after a four day journey. the family will have 15 days together before his return to duty.
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Linn-Mar to reopen main campus north lot after winter break
Linn-Mar's main campus north parking lot is slated to reopen for students and staff on January 4 as classes resume after the winter break beginning December 23. The lot expansion supports a new multipurpose stadium whose exterior work remains slowed by weather, with most work expected to finish by end of January. The stadium will host spring track events and replace Armstrong Field as Linn-Mar's primary venue.
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Gazette News Tip Line Advisory
The note urges readers to call The Gazette News Tip Line in Cedar Rapids at (319) 398-8254 or toll free 1 319 800 397 8212 to report news tips. The message specifies contact options for tip submissions and regional reach.
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