Kirkwood Board OKs $1.2 Million Computer Network Plan
Kirkwood Community College directors approve joining the Eastern Iowa Regional Computer Center Consortium and serving as the network power source. A new IBM computer costing 1.252 million would replace older equipment to offer payroll, report card, and other admin services across several districts, with cost recovery hoped via 70 dollar per hour charges. DPI approval needed. plan contingent on regional participation and fall-back options. A search for a new superintendent continues with phased advertising and advisory committees.
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Kirkwood Community College Board of Directors
Eastern Iowa Regional Computer Center Consortium
Kirkwood
State Department of Public Instruction
Iowa
IBM
Grant Wood Area
Hronik
DPI
College board sets vacancy notice and job standards
The board approves a vacancy notice for a new superintendent requiring a master's degree and strong administrative and teaching skills with expertise in vocational technical education. The candidate must be ready by summer 1978. Delays in Jones Hall and Washington Hall deadlines are noted with payments and change orders approved for multiple contractors and equipment purchases.
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Shire-Hattery and Associates
Shire-Hattery
Washington Hall
E& S Electrical
Loomis Brothers General Contractors
Jones Hall
Ovel elected 1978 president of Cedar Rapids area chamber
Jerry Ovel president of Iowa Pipe and Supply Co was elected 1978 chamber president at a joint meeting of the 1977 and 1978 boards. He succeeds Robert O Meara senior vice president Merchants National Bank. Other officers named include Donald Hattery first vice president Thomas Redford second vice president Hal Haines treasurer and Robert Faxon executive vice president.
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Jerry Ovel
Iowa Pipe and Supply Co
Cedar Rapids-Marion Area
Donald P. Hattery
Shire Hattery and Associates
Thomas S. Redford
Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Co
Milwaukee
Hal D. Haines
Per
Iowa Supreme Court Adopts Rule for Speedy Trial Delays
The Iowa Supreme Court enacted a new administrative rule requiring judges and magistrates to monthly report all matters taken under advisement beyond 60 days. Reports must include delay reasons and an expected decision date, be filed with the court administrator, then with the Clerk of the Supreme Court for public inspection. Chief Justice C Edwin Moore signed the rule.
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Des Moines
IDPA
Iowa Supreme Court
Supreme Court
C. Edwin Moore
Cedar Rapids winter sports areas remain closed
All C R winter sport areas are closed under city supervision. Lagoons have returned to water, eliminating slush and snow delays for crews. Toboggan run in Jones Park is closed until further notice due to bare slope and to protect terrain. skating is not available.
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Cedar Rapids
Water State
Jones Park
Four nabbed for drunk driving in Linn County
Four persons charged with drunk driving in Linn County at night and early morning. Charles K Cullings, 32, was arrested after an overturned pickup on county road E-44. Don Ohde, 26, arrested near Oakland Road and E Avenue NE after damaging three parked cars. Gary Barker, 31, arrested near 13th Avenue and C Street SW. Mary Ellen Christensen, 33, arrested on Center Point road NE south of 42nd Street.
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Linn County
Charles K. Cullings
42Nd St
Don Ohde
Glass Road
Oakland Road
E Avenue
Ohde
Kar City
Gary Barker
C Street
13Th Avenue
Mary Ellen Christensen
Sixth St
Center Point Road
42Nd Street
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Ed Sauer
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Grovert Chevrolet
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Petual Savings and Loan Assn
Robert B. Faxon
Lloyd’s
Panasonic
Kendale
Target
Neil Diamond
CBS
Earth, Wind & Fire
Paul Simon
Kansas
Arista
Diana Ross
Motown
Boz Scai
Chicago
Olivia Newton John
MCA
Rita Coolidge
A&m
Captain & Tennile
A&m Carpenters
John Denver
RCA
Capricorn
Mahna Mahna
Boz Scaggs
Deswee Nowe
Allman Brothers Band
Gregg Allman
Ban Bishop the
Amazing Rhythm Aces
Atlanta Rhythm Section
Wet
Dr John Outlaws
Marshall Tucker
Charte Dorsets
Lynyrd Skynyrd
Captain & Tennille
Dustin the
Olivia Newton
Serpentine
Jupiter Runnin
Baby It
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