College Community to review early retirement plan at tonight’s meeting
Cedar Rapids College Community School District trustees will consider a one year early retirement resolution for staff who leave before retirement age after five years of service and age 55 by June 30. They will also set substitute pay student fees and concert hall rental fees. Marion Linn-Mar to discuss 2010 11 budget balancing scenarios and a new parking lot for the learning resource center at the No vak Elementary site with a 5 p.m work session and 7 p.m meeting at the Educational Service Center lower level board room.
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Raising the library instead of razing it idea
A reader questions why the library isn’t raised rather than razed and suggests using heavy bridge like supports to create under library parking. The location is praised for parking and flood safety, citing 2008 as a risk reference.
Less is more by the Salwen family charity move story
The Salwen family from Atlanta sold their 6000 square foot home and donated half the proceeds to charity, giving 800000 to The Hunger Project. They tour the country with their book The Power of Half detailing how giving transformed their lives and family closeness.
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Aid to Women marks year back after Cedar Rapids flood
In northeast Cedar Rapids Aid to Women celebrates one year back in its flood-damaged building. Four feet of water caused nearly $500,000 in damage and the ministry moved to temporary quarters for eight months. FEMA helped pay over $400,000 for repairs and supplies while donations funded mortgage payoff and aid to other ministries. Executive Director Katie Sandquist says the flood refocused and strengthened the program as staff of 12 increases outreach to churches and schools and offers intensive counseling and free child care during weekly visits.
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