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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 22, 1974

Page

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Separate Quarters for Waukon Fire Department Secured at Last

Pioneer Fire Co moves into its first distinct quarters in Waukon across from city hall after a bond issue of 50,000 dollars approved in 1973. The new station, 68 by 80 feet, features an engine room 48 by 68 feet, lockers, a dormitory-capable basement, and space for two trucks and a tanker.

Waukon Fire Department Waukon Pioneer Fire Co City Hall Allamakee County Wilbur Rose Martin Bob Zahn, Jr Pioneer The Gazette Alexander Iowa Winneshiek Allamakee Hancock A. P. Petrehn New Albia Grace Methodist Church Boomer Opera House F. B Gibbs

Bridge Demolition Begins on 42-Year-Old Mississippi Span

Demolition work started last week on the 42 year old bridge linking Marquette and Prairie du Chien over the Mississippi River. Seaway Wrecking Co. of Detroit subcontracted the project for Does Salvage. Workers remove non structural bridge parts as blasting suspension cables and pier removals are planned to finish by early March.

Marquette Mississippi River Prairie du Chien Mississippi Seaway Wrecking Co Detroit Does Salvage Michigan DOT Wis Consin Division of Highways

Decorah Adopts Two Hour Parking Ordinance

Decorah council approves a two hour limit for North Alley parking to improve turnover for shoppers and plans the exact start date after the new year. The measure follows a request by the Decorah Betterment Association amid complaints about downtown monopolization of spaces. The council also addressed snowmobile violations, Highland Drive assessments, and a land swap with Thomas Weis tied to a swimming pool project behind the Weis residence.

Decorah Decorah Betterment Assn Betterment Vern Iverson Highland Drive Locust Road Helena Avenue Thomas Weis Weis

UNI Offers Czech Culture Intro Course In Spring

Cedar Falls facts show the University of Northern Iowa extension service will offer a non credit course titled Introduction to Conversational Czech and the Culture of the Czech speaking Area of Europe in the spring semester. The course emphasizes basic conversations and learning Czech through active use.

Cedar Falls University of Northern Iowa Extension Service Europe

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