Guidelines cause temperature problems at Marion High
Marion High and Vernon Middle School face cold class rooms as federal guidelines push 65 degree classrooms while vents thermostats and hallways leak cold air. Principal Les Dollinger cites 75 percent in coats 43 degree rooms and a district order keeping classrooms at least 65.
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Marion High
Marion High School
Marion Independent School Board
Les Dollinger
Dollinger
C. Robert Bennett
Vernon Middle School
John Fowler
Hart Named 76th Potentate of El Kahir Shrine
Marvin Hart of 1356 O Ave NE is named the 76th potentate of El Kahir Shrine Temple. He joined Masonic Lodge 548 in 1947 and Cedar Rapids Consistory and Shrine in 1948, serving as trustee imperial representative adviser council director second section parade marshal and Embassy Club board. Also named were Edmund Beatty chief rabban Vincent Crawford assistant rabban Max Steege high priest Warren A Davis Oriental guide George Chmelicek treasurer W Robert Cherry recorder and Ronald Beall board of trustees five year term. Hart Beatty Crawford and past potentate Jack Roland were named to the Shrine Imperial session at Cleveland in July.
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Marvin Hart
O Ave
el Kahir Shrine
Hart
Masonic Lodge
Marion
Cedar Rapids
Embassy Club
Edmund Beatty
Rabban
Vincent Crawford
Cedar Falls
Max Steege
New Hampton
Cleopatra the First Macedonian Ptolemy Learns Egyptian Speech
Cleopatra, the earliest ruler in the Macedonian Ptolemy line, learned to speak Egyptian, marking a notable linguistic achievement in the royal dynasty. The article highlights her education and cultural adaptation in ancient Egypt.
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Cleopatra
Ptolemy
Birth of Alexander Hamilton on this date 1757
On this date in 1757 the American statesman Alexander Hamilton born in Nevis later serving as the first U S secretary of the Treasury. He helped shape early American finance and governance and is a key founding figure.
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Alexander Hamilton
the Treasury
Carlson elected IMPACT chairman in Marion advisory group
Carlson Jo Carlson was elected chairman of the Marion IMPACT citizens advisory group, succeeding Pat Carter. Bev McAllister became vice chairman and Mary Ann McComas secretary as the 20 member panel plans to promote community unity. A February meeting will finalize concrete proposals and a fall Good Neighbor Day cleanup for the elderly was approved.
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Jo Carlson
27Th Ave
Marion
Impact
Pat Carter
Bev McAllister
Mary Ann McComas
Linn-Mar approves heating controls overhaul at high school
Linn-Mar School Board approves 33 975 for a new heating controls system in the old high school portion, to be paid back by energy savings in about two years. The board balked at 3 080 for two spitting fountains in wrestling rooms, tabling that item for discussion. Olson, the addition architect, said work on the addition continues and focus will shift inside.
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Linn-Mar
Scott Olson
Olson
Marion Briefs House Sale in Marion
Mr and Mrs Jerry Holcomb sold their residence at 2815 26th Ave to Mr and Mrs Larry Vance of Burke VA. Holcombs moved to Charlotte NC. Sale handled by Gibson Partners with Century 21 Stepker. Closed Jan 18 26. Ads note hairdresser wanted and medical assistance at 1160 12th St. A tree fire occurred in the 500 block of 10th Street.
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Jerry Holcomb
26Th Ave
Larry Vance
Burke, Va
Holcombs
Charlotte, N.C
Gibson Partners
Century 21 Stepker Real Estate
12Th St
10Th Street
Can squirrel be blamed for Cedar Rapids fire
Marion firefighters answered an early morning call to a burning tree in the 500 block of 10th Street. The hollow tree contained leaves and debris that ignited, with an unclear source. One firefighter speculated a squirrel was smoking in bed. The tree likely must be removed.
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Cedar Rapids
Fri
Marion
10Th Street
Tom Busenbark
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