Cedar Rapids Community School Audit Cleared of Major Issues
Audit of Cedar Rapids Community School District for the first year under a modified accrual system finds a clean bill of health with minor improvements. Revenue 26.36 million, expenditures 25.75 million. beginning fund balance 4.06 million, ending 2.67 million. Recommendations include consolidating food service into the accounting system and improving inventory controls.
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Cedar Rapids
Peat
Marwick
Mitchell
McGladrey
Hansen
Dunn
Food Service Department
Cedar Rapids Names Title IX Compliance Officer
The Cedar Rapids Community School District unanimously selected Elizabeth Hatch to serve as Title IX compliance officer. Her duties include a district self study by July 21 developing an affirmative action plan and investigating discrimination complaints. Also noted are references to historical events and a Thursday meeting with Sen. Dick Clark and six local fine arts groups at Coe College.
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Cedar Rapids Community
Elizabeth Hatch
Miss Hatch
Dick Clark
Iowa
Cedar Rapids Fine Arts
Dows Fine Arts Center
Coe College
Clark
Community Theater of
Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids Art Center
Cedar Rapids Symphony Orchestra
Cedar Rapids Children’s Theater Group
Cedar Rapids Dance Group
Cedar Rapids Area Fine Arts Council
Cedar Rapids approves junior high remodeling compromise
Cedar Rapids Community School District board approves a $494000 schoolhouse fund compromise split between Roosevelt junior high renovations and other district needs. Allocations include $157,500 for elevator and stairwell renovations at Roosevelt, $182,140 for classrooms, $5,000 for stadium seating at Kingston, and up to $150,000 for a contingency reserve.
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Roosevelt Junior High
Cedar Rapids Community School Board
Educational Services Center
Roosevelt
Kingston Stadium
McKinley
Wilson
Franklin
Hospital Provisions for Retired Teachers Modified
Cedar Rapids teachers retirement hospital aid expanded by Linn County Court and St. Luke's hospital. The Nellie R. Sherwood trust no longer caps payments at 500 dollars per person and will cover hospitalization not otherwise paid for at any accredited hospital. Retired teachers from the Cedar Rapids Community school district may contact St. Luke's to use the trust.
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Cedar Rapids
Marvin Maire
Nellie R. Sherwood
Nellie Sherwood
St. Luke’s Hospital
Admin
Istrator
Linn
Cedar Rapids Community School
Theater listings show multiple films across venues Tuesday
Iowa's Three Days of the Condor plays at 2, 4, 6, 8 10. World Hustle shows 6 45 and 9 05 with shorts at 6 30 and 8 50. Sexpert at 6 35 8 10 9 45. Plaza Snow White at 6 7 9. Stage 1 The Hindenburg 6 8 20. Stage 2 Lucky Lady 6 5 8 20. Stage 3 The Killer Elite 6 10 8 30. Stage 4 Conduct Unbecoming 6 5 8 10. Eastown 1 The Black Bird 7 30 9 20. Eastown 2 Dog Day Afternoon 6 45 9 05. Marion Features at history 8 Cinemax Features at 11 1 3 5 7 9.
Cedar Rapids Senior Citizens Bus Service Debut
Cedar Rapids introduces a senior citizen bus service with special routes and dial assistance to aid elderly residents. The program aims to improve mobility and access to city amenities for seniors.
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Cedar Rapids
Senior Citizens Bus Service
Lash Named Assistant Superintendent at Cedar Rapids Schools
Newell Lash was appointed assistant superintendent for operational services by the Cedar Rapids Community School board effective Tuesday. Lash had been acting superintendent since September and will be paid 31000 retroactive to January 1. he will also receive a school owned car. The administrative assistant for personnel services position held by Lash is eliminated and duties shifted to Tom White under the new plan.
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Marvin Maire
Cedar Rapids
Maire
Newell Lash
Lash
Tom White
Upper Iowa Band Festival Sets Jan 19 at Postville
Postville hosts the Upper Iowa conference band festival on January 19 at the high school gym. More than 400 students rehearse and perform a 7 30 p m concert led by an 85 member honor band and a 325 member mass band. Tickets cost 125 for adults and 75 cents for students. Participating schools include Fayette MFL Central Elkader North of West Union Sumner Valley and West Central.
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Postville
Upper Iowa
Fayette
M-F-L
West Central
West Union
Elkader
Sumner
Valley
Ford Hikes Seen As Profit Move Not Cost Increase
Washington AP says Ford Motor Co raised new car prices by 2.2 percent to widen margins amid rising sales and weaker import competition. The 1976 model introduction costs are not cited as the reason. The council on wage and price stability estimates a $91 increase per vehicle versus 1975 models. The move faces pressure to hold market share without extra discounts.
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Washington
Ford Motor Co
Council On
Ford
Federal Reserve Board
Bomb Blast Kills Three in Belfast Arcade
A morning explosion in a crowded Belfast shopping arcade killed three people and left at least eight injured. Rescue workers searched rubble for more victims as troops and fire crews arrived. Protestants and Catholics rejected Britain's coalition proposal, vowing to continue violence.
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Belfast
Northern Ireland
Britain
Suit seeks 850000 over industrial mishap at Des Moines station
Clarence E. Manders and Marion Manders sue Iowa Electric Light and Power Co Universal Oil Products Co and EnErco International Inc in Linn district court claiming exposure to noxious gases from a malfunctioning boiler on the fifth floor of the Sixth Street station caused severe lung damage. Manders seeks 750000 and his wife 75000. ON THIS DATE in 1970 Biafra surrendered to Nigeria ending the civil war.
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Des Moines
Linn District Court
Sixth Street
Iowa Electric Light and Power Co
Universal Oil Products Co
EnErco International, Inc
Clarence E. “Pug
Marion E. Manders
Biafra
Nigeria
Mansfield cites sharp cuts in U.S. intelligence manpower
Senate Majority Leader Mike Mansfield says U S intelligence agencies have reduced staffing from 142000 in 1969 to about 80000 today while funding remains strong. He notes the peak figure likely occurred in 1969 and urges further reductions despite unclear agency breakdowns.
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Washington
Senate
Mike Mansfield
U.S
Montana Democrat
CIA
Congress
Mansfield
United States
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