Linn-Mar Invites Volunteers to Project BASIC Training
Linn-Mar volunteers and residents are invited to a Project BASIC training session Tuesday from 9 to 1 in the Wilkins kindergarten room. The new reading program begins in the district this semester with a Cedar Rapids Community Schools background and a federal mini grant. Mentors will assist with classroom work, reading centers, game construction, and record keeping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linn-Mer
Wilkins
Cedar Rapids
Lint-Mar
Elementa
Carolyn Heitz
Linn-Mar
Judy Hronek
Linda Filip
Armed Robbery At Marion Firm
Marion police investigate an armed robbery at One Hour Martinizing dry cleaning, 708 Seventh Avenue, Wednesday around 7 p m. A man entered, demanded money, took an undetermined amount from attendant Bev Jedlicka, route 2, wearing a green parka and ski mask. He kept his hand in his pocket, asked for bills only, left the change, and fled via a side door to the rear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Seventh Avenue
Bev Jedlicka
Sprinklers Extinguish County Home Blaze
Marion fire crews responded to a Linn county home fire about 10:15 a.m. Thursday. A closet fire activated the sprinkler system and alarm at the Marion fire station. The blaze was doused by sprinklers and firemen were checking the building. the cause remains undetermined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Linn County
Building Permits Share Details Of Local Projects
A building permit is issued to Troy Hames owner of Hames Mobile Homes for an office at 640 Marion Boulevard a 1228 square foot structure valued at 21000 Other permits include Farmers State Bank remodel 1240 Eighth Avenue 875 Dayton Lininger panel basement 760 Alpine Road 500 Also YMCA Marion activity schedule lists non aquatic classes for women and men preschool junior high and various times plus family night pool lessons water exercises and family night events
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Troy Hames
Hames Mobile Homes
Marion Boulevard
Farmers State Bank
Eighth Avenue
Dayton Lininger
Alpine Road
YMCA
Marion Ymca
Group Opposes Dry Pool Plan for Ledges
The Mid-town Axsn of Local Governments opposed a plan to keep the Saylorville reservoir dry to preserve the Ledges state park near Boone. The MLALG resolution says the plan would nullify recreational opportunities and any potential employment or economic benefits tied to the reservoir.
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Des Moines
Sayierville
Ledges
Boone
MLALG
Saylorville Dam
East Iowa Scouts Plan Derby With Klondike Series
East Iowa Scouts stage a three Saturday Klondike derby series starting at Camp Waubeek with 200 plus participants from the North Star district. Teams will race a two hour course solving challenges like fire care, ice fishing, compass reading, log sawing and outdoor cooking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moen Nan
Iowa
Camp Waubeek
Hawkeye Area
Boy Scout Council
Larry Griffin
Braille Sight-Saving School
Vinton
St Juneau
Griffin
Worst Over Expect No Flu Outbreak In Iowa
DES MOINES UP I State health officials say Iowa may have passed the crucial period for an influenza outbreak. Dr Charles Herron of the Iowa Department of Health notes no early warning signs, with only scattered reports of type A influenza from several cities and lab confirmation underway. He advises rest, limited doctor visits, and immunization only for high risk groups, including the elderly and diabetics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
UPI
State Health Department
Port Chalmers
Charles Herron
Iown Department of Health
Herron
Iowe City
Dubuque
Guttenberg
National Center For Disease Control
Atlanta
Herron Sai
Harron
Right of Way Acquisition Claim Payments Okayed
Iowa highway commission approves relocation assistance and right of way payments for Eastern Iowa. Johnson county entries include Dale and Donna Irvin at 1000 dollars. Linn county lists Sally Ann Ciha 2425, estate of Agnes Richmond 2065, Raymond Moore 3545, Tom Ryzur 1931, Kevin Bonlea and James Hefferman 1931. Fayette county Stella Talley 2000. Linn county Louis Helets 1250. Tama county estate of Mac Balfour 6425, Roger Strohbein 1906.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Iowa Highway Commission
Fayette County
Stella Talley
Linn County
Louis Helets
Tama County
Mac Balfour
Roger Strohbehn
EPC Report Urges Zero Energy Growth in 1975 Plan
IOWA CITY AF The state energy policy council tentatively approves a comprehensive report calling for zero energy growth in 1975. Public hearings are set to begin in January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EPC
Iowa City
State Energy Policy Council
Energy Policy Council
James Fuller
Muscatine
Fuller
Council
Cedar County bridge contract approved by state
The Iowa highway commission approved a bridge contract in Cedar county and multiple Tama county projects. A $62,489 bridge job went to Arthur W. Nelson of Des Moines on a Cedar county rock creek crossing. Tama county culverts and US highway 3 work totaling about $1.1 million were awarded to several firms including D.M. Construction and Mer El, Inc., and Calvert Builders.
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Ames
Iowa Highway Commission
Cedar County
Tama County
Keith Davis
Arthur W. Nelson
Des Moines
Rock Creek
D.M. Construction
Mer- el, Inc
Malcom
Iowa
Calvert Builders
Sigourney
Saby Construction, Inc
Fergus Falls
Minn
Davis
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Margaret Henke
Vouunteer
Greer Fry
Henke
Stickney
Marion Jaycees
Iran
Vicki Hudspith
George R. Hudspith
Doris M. Hudspith
Seventh Street
Teheran
University of Northern Iowa
Europe
Carpetland
U.S.A
The
Gazette
Bown
East Iowa
North Star
Benton County
Linn
Hawkeye Area Council
Eastern
North Cedar County
Cedar Rapide
Johnson
Washington
Wapsiketa
Jones
Northern
Linn Counties
Thomas
Edison
Gladding
Tyes
Mt. Vernon Rd
Lows City
State Energy Council
John Milhone
Lave. S
Scott
Ferity Nepkins
Rants
Spa
Scottles
Leni
Liek
Giant Store
16Th Ave
5.W
Siant Coupon
Boston
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