Marion Verhille Won't Seek Sewer Line Extension
Developer Robert Verhille informs the Marion city council via letter that he will make no further efforts to secure an extended sanitary sewer to Linn-Aire Industrial Estates for Cedar Rapids Engineering Co. He cites compromises rejected, outlines city costs and potential revenue, and notes the broader tax base and economic impact from industrial development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Verhille
Linn-Aire Industrial Estates
Cedar Rapids Engineering Co
Verhille
Cedar Rapids Engineering
Linn Mar
Marion
Building Permits and Local Notices in Marion Gazette
Last week’s entries include building permits for Eldon Hansen for a deck panel and doors at 1020 Westview Drive totaling 600 dollars, Dale Wicke for an enclosed patio at 2895 First Avenue for 500 dollars, and Marion Cashway for a showroom remodel at Seventh Avenue and Thirty First Street for 6,000 dollars. A new house permit was approved for Copper Construction Co at 2140 Highview Drive totaling 423,341 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldon Hansen
Westview Drive
Dale Wicke
First Avenue
Marion Cashway
Seventh Avenue
Thirtyfirst
Copper Construction Co
Highview Drive
Herman Watts Dies Services Saturday
Herman A Watts 70 of Marion died Wednesday at his niece’s home. Born December 31 1904 in Winchendon Mass he worked at Cedar Rapids Tool and Die since 1959 retiring 1972. Survived by two sons nine grandchildren one great granddaughter brother and sister. Services 1:30 Saturday Murdoch chapel Marion burial Oak Shade cemetery. Friends may call after 5 p.m. Friday. Also notes students and local meeting brief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman A
Bud) Watts
Route 1
Marion
Esther Barrett
Winchendon
Mass
Cedar Rapids Tool and Die
Izaak Walton League
Roland A
Troy
Mich
Irwin L
Detroit
Ralph Watts
Athol
Gladys Taft
Baldwinville
Murdoch Chapel
Glen W. Lamb
Oak Shade Cemetery
Murdoch
Linn-Mar School Bond Sale Approved for 300000
Linn-Mar school board on Wednesday accepted the low bid from Kirschner Moore and Co of Denver for 300000 in bonds at 5.2659 percent. The bid teamed with First National Bank of Marion. The issue is the unsold portion of an 1800000 bond issue. the first 1500000 bonds were sold in June 1973 at 4.7760 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linn-Mar
Kirschner, Moore and Co
Denver
Calo
First National Bank of
Marion
To Report Drug Violation Telephone Michael Dooley
Report drug violation by contacting the designated line via telephone or reaching out to Michael Dooley for guidance and reporting procedures. The notice emphasizes using official channels to ensure proper handling and timely action.
Jones Named To New Post Abitafi Jones Named To New Post
Abitafi Jones has been named assistant vice-president for administrative services at the University of Iowa. The appointment is immediate and he will remain director of the University's special support services until a successor is chosen. Jones is a Chicago native and holds an MA from Iowa, pursuing a PhD in student personnel administration.
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Iowa City
Phillips
Jones
University of Iowa
William M. Shanhouse
U. of I
University of Iowa spring enrollment reaches 20 296
Iowa City spring semester enrollment at the University of Iowa is 20 296, up from 19 268 a year earlier. The rise includes about 600 full time students and around 400 in Saturday and evening programs, with Saturday evening enrollment just over 1 000, including regular class students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
University of Iowa
Wellman appoints new town marshal Dillon takes over
Wellman hires Jack L. Dillon 38 as town marshal replacing Jerry Ketchum who resigned. Dillon a Wellman native and recent U S Air Force retiree assumed duties February 1.
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Wellman
Jack L. Dillon
Jerry Ketchum
Dillon
U.S. Air Force
Lab Theater Offered at Cornell College in Mt Vernon
Four students present an experimental lab theater performance at Cornell College in Mt Vernon on Friday and Saturday in Armstrong Theater. There is no admission charge. The 8 p.m. show lasts 1 to 4 hours, with no script, using platforms ramps and ladders as the stage. Performers are Bob Meyer and David Makinster of Mt Vernon Sarah Hobbs of Watertown SD and Jack Prince of Totowa NJ. The piece emphasizes movement dance and exercises as a method of acting and directing guided by an outline and contemporary theatre readings.
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Bob Meyer
David Makinster
Mt. Vernon
Sarah Hobbs
Watertown
8. D
Jack Prince
Totowa Bare
N. J
Blouin Attends British Parliamentary Conference
Washington Iowa congressman Mike Blouin one of two freshmen chosen for the British American parliamentary group conference in England from Thursday through Sunday. He is among eight house members selected and is the sole Midwestern representative, with discussions on world energy, international monetary matters, and democracy in the free world.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Iowa
Mike Blouin
D-Dubuque
Free World
Blouin
Midwest
England
Dissolution Sought for Blazer Corp in Iowa Court
Coralville Iowa firm Blazer Corp seeks dissolution in Johnson County District Court after 80 percent stockholders vote to dissolve. Plan to distribute assets includes ICO Corp Iowa City and Enerex Corp Coralville holdings. State orders repayment to investors for unregistered mineral lease certificates amid liquidity concerns.
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Coralville
Coralville Corporation
Johnson County
Blazer Corp
ICO Corp
Iowa City
Enerex Corp
ICO
Iowa
Enerex
Blazer
State Securities Department
Grant
Ray schedules talks Monday on Coldwater cave visit
Des Moines Governor Robert Ray will visit Decorah Monday to meet property owners whose land overlays Coldwater cave. The 3:30 p.m. meeting at Cliff House precedes a detailed study and development recommendations by the Town geological survey. He travels with State Geologist Sam Tuthill and Fred Priewe rt of the conservation commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Robert Ray
Decorah
Coldwater Cave
Town Geological Survey
Sam Tuthill
Fred Priewert
State Conservation Commission
Third Arrest On Drug Count In Iowa City
A third arrest linked to an Iowa City heroin ring was made in Cedar Rapids as John Gabriel, 24, entered Linn County courthouse to plead to a prior weapon charge. He faces Johnson County counts of three delivery of heroin and one possession charge, with $30,000 bond. Earlier, Richard Estrella, 37, Iowa City, and Oswald Cruz, 29, Columbus Junction, were arrested on heroin delivery and conspiracy charges and held in Johnson County jail.
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Iowa City
John Gabriel
Cedar Rapids
Linn County
Gabriel
Johnson County
Richard Estrella
Oswald Cruz
Columbus Junction
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Today's Gazette
Adv
YMCA
Marion Ymca
Marion Mothers Club
David Rickard
Toute
Marcia Lavender
Herman Watts
Vernon
Coe College
Karen Klawitter
Tony Weber
Marton Township Board of Trustees
Eighth Avenue
Seville
Spain
Seville University
Michael Dooley
Carpetland
U.S.A
Kamera Korner
Times Camera Center
Times Theatre
Abitafi
U. of
Cornell College
Ray
Coldwater
Famous Footwear
Mens & Womens Cess
Ets Batyare
Town & Country Shopping Center
First Ave
Valentine
A Veter
Boston
Cedar Hills
Barkamlricard
Goodyear
2Nd Ave. S
Thors
7Th Ave
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