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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1979
Page
5
Unanimous approval at a public hearing on a new zoning ordinance with several changes. The panel removed the three fourths council override, lowered duplex lot and parking rules, broadened where units may be built, and set new definitions and district boundaries before city council review in March.
A joint meeting of Cedar Rapids and Marion city councils and Chamber of Commerce representatives is scheduled for 2 p.m. March 2 at Marion City Hall to agree on a single recommendation for the U.S. Highway 151 bypass south of Marion. IDOT reportedly favors a southern route to join Highway 13, while local groups push for an interchange at First Avenue or proximity to the industrial area. Mayor William Grundy said IDOT may not back local proposals and urged a unified delegation to Ames. Today’s birthdays include Woody Hayes and McAllen at 66, Hugh Downs at 58.
Jerry Smith and members of his country western band appear at the Marion Community Center Thursday at 12 45 p m for a one hour concert. The free event welcomes senior citizens and others. Smith is known for radio performances.
Linn County Deputy Sheriff Ted Beuter urged the Board of Supervisors to back Emergency Medical Services units in a push for a 500000 dollar federal matching grant. The grant would fund emergency equipment mostly outside Linn County, with local funds matching.
Marion Iowa council wrestles with a proposed 28000 subsidy to Cedar Rapids bus service plus a 2000 request from Linn County for LIFTS elder and disabled transport. Some members call the Cedar Rapids figure excessive while others defend maintaining service and future needs.
The plan proposes a 7 percent subsidy increase to 25,680 dollars for Cedar Rapids bus service, with 2,000 dollars reallocated to LIFTS. Asaro notes Cedar Rapids asked for 36,000 but received 24,000, risking service loss if underfunded. Kraut suggests 26,000 for Cedar Rapids and 2,000 for LIFTS. Asaro will review. City currently funds no subsidy and aims to avoid subsidizing two services.
Marion Evening Lions Club schedules a pancake day at Marion Methodist Church to aid eye bank and community projects. serving from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. includes ads for local services and upcoming events around Marion Iowa with church, school, YMCA activities and notices drafted for residents.
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