MVA unveils new Fokker F27 for Cedar Rapids Chicago route
Mississippi Valley Airlines showcased a four Fokker F27s at Cedar Rapids Municipal Airport to launch service on the Cedar Rapids Chicago run. The planes cost 26 million dollars, will replace Beech 99s, and aim for high speed and fuel efficiency.
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MVA
Cedar Rapids Convention Bureau
Fokkers
Fokker
Swift Aire
California
Cedar Rapids
Mississippi Valley Airlines
Chicago
Charles A. Draine
Netherlands
Draine
Stuart Matthews
United
Pat Thompson
O’hare
Mount Vernon Budget Up With Levy Down
Mount Vernon Superintendent Winston Addis told the school board the 1980 81 general fund budget totals 2 243 439 an 11 percent rise from the current year yet the estimated levy drops to 15 98 per 1000 from 16 80 due to a larger tax base and higher state aid The board unanimously approved the budget and a related gifted program grant proposal While concerns were raised about selecting students for the gifted program and the possibility some in need might be left out Addis and teachers pledged inclusive practices A proposal to buy a 6000 tractor for school grounds prompted a suggestion to mow less in summer and save funds The matter was referred to the facility committee
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Mount Vernon
Winston Addis
Tom Ipson
Addis
Paul Christiansen
Christiansen
Cornell
Flats Residents Oppose Warehouse Zoning Change in Cedar Rapids
Ten Flats residents protested to the Cedar Rapids City Council over rezoning at 915 917 Hull Ave SE from R-3 to CWH. They cited neighborhood character, increased truck traffic, and air pollution as reasons to reject the zoning reversal tied to Donald Ackerman. Mayor pro tem noted action in about two weeks. Separately, Edwin Kral protested Quaker Oats property vacation. council approved first reading of the ordinance. Independence man Robert Kimbell was arrested for drunk driving.
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Cedar Rapids
The
Flats
Citizens For Community Improvement
CCI
Hull Ave
Donald Ackerman
Solon
Ackerman
Planning Commission
Florence Marsh
16Th Ave
Marsh
Carl) Landino
Oak Hill
Virginia DuCharme
DuCharme
Hal Schaefer
Donald Canney
California
Edwin Kral
Falbrook Drive
Cedar River
First Street
B Avenue
Kral
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Fairchild
North America
Ozark
Matthews
Airport Commission
John Chapman
Commission
Charles Draine
Barbara Colehour
U.S. Department of Education
Cornell College
Valentine
Helzberg
Westdale Mall
Independence
Robert Kimball
Hazleton
Buchanan County
Valentines
Bob Holmes
Realty World Holmes & Co., Realtors
Bob
Realty World
Center Point Road
N.E
Stearns & Foster
Heather
Glenridge Twin
Queen
Wedgewood
Twin Reg
Sale
Killian
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