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Readers are invited to submit short story ideas for Eastern Iowa Success 2000. The Gazette seeks tales of future-oriented local achievement, from new tech startups to traditional firms embracing rapid tech change. Send by fax, email, or mail to Phyllis Fleming by the Monday deadline. publication March 12.
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Gazette
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Third Ave
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Phyllis Fleming
Marion City seeks bids to move or demolish house on Larick Drive
Marion City will accept bids until 4 p.m. Jan. 17 for the house at 153 Larick Dr as part of the Boyson Road extension project from Alburnett Road to 10th Street. The 30 by 62 foot ranch, built in 1963, may be relocated or demolished if no takers. salvage options like the furnace are also bid items. An open house is set noon to 2 p.m. Thursday.
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Boyson Road
Alburnett Road
10Th Street
Erv Mussman
Public Services
35Th St
Marion
Mossman
Alburnett and
Boyson Roads
Gom
Linn-Mar student disciplined after bringing knife to school
A Westfield Elementary pupil in the Linn-Mar district was found with a Swiss Army style knife before class. Principal Jim Brust alerted authorities, and the student’s parents were contacted. Superintendent Joe Pacha said disciplinary action will be taken. No injuries were reported.
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Westfield
Linn-Mar
Joe Pacha
Pacha
E. Main
Cedar Rapids
Jim Brust
Warrant hearing set over neglected animals near Lone Tree Iowa
Johnson County District Court in Iowa City holds a hearing on neglect charges for Connie Taddonio and James Batterton. Warrants were issued but not served as the animals seized November 25 from 6055 Otter Creek Rd SE are relocated or adopted. Ducks and chickens stay with a Solon caregiver while dogs await adoption at the Iowa City Coralville Animal Shelter.
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Johnson County
Iowa City
Connie Taddonio
James Batterton
Taddonio
Batterton
L. Vern Robinson
Anne Lahey
Solon
Coralville
Lahey
Otter Creek Rd
Lone Tree
River Junction
Johnson County Humane Society
State board may allow graduates to substitute teach
The Iowa Board of Educational Examiners will consider emergency rules to let college graduates without teaching licenses fill in as substitutes. The plan aims to address a statewide shortage, requiring 15 hours of training and a background check, with a 10 day limit per assignment. Jolene Franken, ISEA president, warns standards must stay high.
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Franken
Iowa Division of Criminal Investigation
Kruse
Cedar Rapids
Grant Wood Area
Old Viola school becomes housing
The 78 year old Viola Elementary School building in Viola will be converted into 12 to 15 apartments after being sold by sealed bid. Current owner Maheaba Aossey won initial rezoning approval to change five acres from agricultural to R-4 with Street improvements required. The plan includes a public recreational area and possible soccer fields, with gym space repurposed.
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Dick Hogan
Azette
Viola
Anamosa
Strawberry Hill
Randy McCaulley
Jerry Grove
Central City
McCaulley
Greve
Maheaba Aossey
Cedar Rapids
Aossey
Linn County Board of Supervisors
County Home Road
Joe Aossey
Coats Donated to International Students at University Apartments
Iowa City. University of Iowa Public Safety volunteers donate 35 waist length coats to international students at University Apartments. Tenants are invited to pick up the warm garments ahead of frigid months as housing hosts around 740 units with mixed occupancy.
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Lynn M. Tefft
Iowa City
University of Iowa Department of Public Safety
Iowa
Malaysia
University Apartments
Brad Allison
Helen Baker
University
Baker
Allison
Department of Public Safety
Larry Langley
Taylor Wins District 53 House Seat in Iowa Special Election
Democrat Dick Taylor won the 53rd District seat in the Iowa House, defeating Republican Andy Hasley 1006 to 893 in a Cedar Rapids special election. Turnout was 11.7 percent of 16 236 registered voters as the legislature prepared to begin the 2000 session.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Andy Hasley
Linn County Auditor’s
Chapman
Iowa Department of Commerce
Taylor
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