Wrong-way ride at Five Seasons Center elevator prompts safety questions
After Willie Nelson and Waylon Jennings concert, Cedar Rapids residents were trapped in an overcrowded parkade elevator that sank to the first floor. Officials say the car held about 20 people, doors opened only after an employee responded, and maintenance may install a circuit to prevent overloads.
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Mark Glenn Sazette
Willie Nelson
Waylon Jennings
Sandy Willey
Cedar Rapids
Willey
L1th Ave
Michele Smith
Riverside
Five Seasons Center
Womens’ Hus
Parkade
Meyer
Five Seasons Parkade
Cedar Rapids unveils new public library draws 22 000 visitors
The $7.5 million Cedar Rapids Public Library opened with 22 588 visitors counted by Thursday noon since the Sunday opening. Ruth Richardson notes it is busy with high book checkouts and many new card applications. Tours run through Saturday with volunteer guides offered daily.
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New
Cedar Rapids Public Library
Ruth Richardson
First St. SE
Washington
Richardson
Marion Briefs Ad Section Promotes Preschool and Open House
Special Home Away From Home section upcoming March 3 in Classifieds lists area pre-schools day cares and schooling options with deadline February 25 for listings. Also notes Farmers State Bank open house February 24 with certificates and scholarships for Marion Linn-Mar students and local booster ads plus Culligan water booth at Cedar Rapids Home Show February 21 to 24.
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Call Gazette
Culligan
Cedar Rapids
Adv
Marion council adopts mobile home standards
Marion City Council approves an ordinance setting minimum standards for manufactured homes, including a 22 foot width requirement. State law shifts could trigger future changes, with Community Development Director Jeff Schott signaling possible tighter rules if repealed. The council also scheduled 7:30 p.m. March 7 public hearings on the budget zoning changes for group homes and a Frank Magid rezoning request along East Post Road.
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Reid Melrose
Marion
Schott
Iowa
Frank Reynolds
Frank Magid
East Post Road
Elim Drive
Marion Eyes New Cat Licensing After Council Hearing
Marion residents push for cat licensing to curb rabies risk. Bob Burnham urged the council to draft an ordinance after several failed attempts to license cats, noting a local boy may need rabies treatment from a scratched stray cat. Mayor Grundy and City Manager Ramey said staff will review existing animal control rules.
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Marion
Bob Burnham
Frank Reynolds
Leona Smith
Burnham
22Nd Ave
Council
Michael Wright
Valleyview Dr
Bill Grundy
Carl Ramey
Linn-Mar Board approves budget hike and contract
Linn-Mar Community School Board approves a 1985-86 operating budget of up to 9,557,350 dollars, a 3.2 percent rise, and a per pupil cost up to 2,470 dollars. The board also ratified its master contract with the Linn-Mar Education Association, increasing base pay to 14,010 dollars and authorizing master degree pay increases outside the teaching field.
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Linn-Mar
David Gosch Jazette
Linn-Mar Community
Linn-Mar Education Association
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Marion and
Linn-Mar Booster Club
Dar Els
Mt al Oie
Onawkeye
Speedy Bee
1St Ave. S.W
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