Marion center losses estimated at 350000 in fire
The Mid west Sports Center in Marion suffered a Sunday night fire with an estimated loss of 350000, based on year end statements. Owners Gary Ray and Chuck Farris said insurance likely will not cover the full amount and discuss rebuilding on or off the same site while efforts to preserve athletic clothing contracts continue. A deputy state fire marshal investigated the blaze, with cause not yet known.
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Midwest Sports Center
Chuck Farris
Farris
Park Avenue Realty Co
Gary Ray
Marion
Cedar Rapids
Ray
Todd
Snow days prompt Linn-Mar makeups on Feb 16 and 19
Linn-Mar Community School District will make up two snow days on February 16 and 19. Feb 16 was an in service day and Feb 19 was Washington's Birthday holiday. Superintendent Glen Easterday notes further makeup decisions may follow if cancellations occur. Parents should adjust cycle day calendars with Feb 5 as cycle day 3.
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Linn-Mar Community School
Washington
Glen Easterday
Youth group aids Marion fund drive
A church youth group will join six women volunteers as area leaders for the Marion Residential Cancer Crusade. About 50 captains will meet on February 14 at 10 a.m. in the Marion Christian Church to finalize plans with baby sitters provided. Residential co-chairmen are Mrs. Richard Lange and Mrs. Dale Rappe.
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Marion
Phil White
Robert Boland
Donald Clark
Bruce McGrath
John Wittner
M.D. Shindler
Robert Jones
New Hours Set for Cedar Rapids Rinks
Cedar Rapids Recreation Commission announces updated winter hours for Lou Dennis Rink Noelridge Rink and Jones Park to 6 9 p m weekdays and 1 9 p m weekends with toboggan runs lit Saturdays and Sundays. Bever Rink loses supervision while Arthur and Apache stay lit at night and snow clearing continues.
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Cedar Rapids
The
Recreation Commission
Lou Dennis
Noelridge
Jeff Cook
Commission
Arthur
Bever
Two Linn County Drivers Charged With Drunk Driving
Two men arrested and charged with drunk driving in Linn County on Tuesday evening. Earl T. Powers, 52, of 1511 C Ave NW, was busted at 5:39 p.m. near First Avenue and 13th Street SW and charged also with disobeying a traffic control device. Gene D. Vileta, 22, of 376 26th Ave SW, was arrested at 8:57 p.m. in the 700 block of First Avenue SW and charged also with speeding.
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Linn County
Earl T. Powers
C Ave
First Avenue
13Th Street
Gene D. Vileta
26Th Ave
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