Marion schools review Vernon Middle bid plan
Marion Independent School District officials meet at 4 30 p m to review bids for Vernon Middle School construction. The plan reconfigures grades six eight into five eight, funded by a bond issue and local sales tax revenues. The special meeting is in the district administrative boardroom at 7778 15th St.
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Gazette Delivers Delayed Wednesday Morning Coverage
The Iowa City Gazette delays Wednesday delivery to 6:30 a.m. due to pushing back press start for University of Iowa Orange Bowl coverage, a top Eastern Iowa story of 2009. Readers may call 319-398-8333 319-339-3150 or 1-800-397-8333 for access issues.
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Mount Mercy exhibit features Ben Jensen art
Cedar Rapids Mount Mercy College Adjunct Art Professor Ben Jensen will display works in the exhibit Sameness at the Janalyn Hanson White Gallery Lower McAuley Hall. The show runs Wednesday through February 10 with hours 4 to 6 p.m. weekdays or by appointment. Call 319 363 8213 for appointments.
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On Your Mind feature debuts online and in print
The Gazette introduces On Your Mind a new feature inviting readers to sound off on local concerns trends events and notable happenings. Comments will be curated and published daily from online submissions at gazetteonline com.
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Old Farts Electric celebrates flood relief milestone in Cedar Rapids
In Cedar Rapids volunteers calling themselves Old Farts Electric mark a milestone after aiding 200 flood victims since June 2008. They estimate one million dollars in free labor and materials and plan to finish remaining homes in coming months while volunteers share stories of community impact and gratitude.
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Taylor 3 Wish Club Grants 55 Flooded Taylor Kids Gifts
Washington High School students started the 3 Wish Club to aid Taylor Elementary after the 2008 flood. 55 Taylor children received $50 Target gift cards to buy items, with Kaitlyn Hicks and Quinton among the recipients. The event capped a relief effort funded by local donors and may be the club’s last act.
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Chicago Woman Charged in J G Stabbing
A Chicago woman, Dorothy A Thompson, 42, was charged with domestic abuse assault with intent of displaying a weapon after stabbing her boyfriend during an argument at a rural Johnson County residence on Roberts Road. She is in Johnson County Jail on 3000 dollars bail.
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Pipes break at southeast Grand Rapids shop
Firefighters responded to a ruptured sprinkler flooding the ceiling of Jim's Tune Up Service at 121 Eighth St SE as frigid weather contributed. City crews tried to shut the water main but the valve broke. Water pooled inches deep along Second Avenue. the auto shop links to Lagniappe Investments LLC and Home Appliance avoided water damage.
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