Debate over religious observance in Iowa schools broadens
Public comments at a school board meeting featured clergy led by Rev Judith Urquhart who argued against integrating religious observance in schools while John Ely Jr of the Iowa Civil Liberties Union urged government neutrality. Parents and citizens urged varied responses centering on diversity and Christian celebrations. The board planned to consider remarks when shaping next year’s policy, noting prior guidance was misinterpreted and that some seasonal carols remained common.
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Judith Urquhart
Peoples Unitarian Church
Urquhart
John Ely Jr
Iowa Civil Liberties Union
Ely
Christ
Weinhardt
Marvin Maire
Central-Office
Maire
Lash
Cedar Rapids
Nadel
Jefferson and
Washington High School
Cedar Rapids School Roof Costs Soar by 6.12 Million
The Cedar Rapids Community School District faces final roof repair estimates totaling 6.12 million dollars, up from earlier budgets. Consultant Tony Nadel cited design flaws and inconsistent maintenance as key issues affecting 40 district buildings.
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Cedar Rapids Community School District
Tony Nadel
New York
Newell Lash
Nadel
Lash
John Jacobs Heads Mercy Staff in 1980
John Jacobs named president of Mercy Hospital Medical Dental Staff for 1980 with Dr. Lawrence Strathman as vice president and Dr. John Hess as secretary treasurer. Profiles list extensive training, board certifications, and hospital roles for the 1980 staff and department chairmen.
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John Jacobs
Mercy
Mercy Hospital Medical Dental
Lawrence Strathman
John Hess
Jacobs
St. Ambrose College
University of Iowa College of Medicine
Mercy Hospital
Kansas University
Kansas University Medical Center
Middlesex Memorial Hospital
Middletown
Conn
Strathman
American Board of Orthopedic Surgeons
American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons
University of Kansas
Kansas City
Kan
Two Cedar Rapids Businesses Hit By Weekend Burglaries
Police report two Cedar Rapids burglaries over the weekend. Air-Way Painting and Metal Finishing at 5412 Center Point Road NE was broken into with five sanders tools cash and a jar of pennies stolen. the office was ransacked. Noelridge Park Service at 1120 Old Marion Road NE was entered by breaking a plate window and an undetermined cash amount was taken from a cigarette machine.
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Cedar Rapids
Center Point Road
Noelridge Park Service
Old
Marion Road
Volunteers Sought for Marion YMCA Program
Marion YMCA announces a volunteer drive to assist in gym and pool supervision seasonal sports and skilled tasks like electrical work. Coordinator Jacki Peercy seeks a roster of helpers offering home paperwork babysitting and general labor while noting a tight budget and no mandatory hour commitment.
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The
Marion
Jacki Peercy
Marion Y
School districts seek speakers for classroom programs
Marion Independent and Linn-Mar districts recruit residents to share jobs, interests, or personal experiences with students. More than 7,500 letters mailed to invite volunteers, coordinated by Shirley Williamson, Donna Feld, and Nancy Nygren.
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Marion Independent
Linn-Mar
Shirley Williamson
Donna Feld
Marion
Nancy Nygren
Feld
Correction: Funds for Marion bypass
A Sunday Gazette correction clarifies that funds in the Iowa DOT five year plan were intended for the Marion bypass of Highway 151, not land acquisition for a Center Point bypass. The article misattributed the $1.4 million allocation to Center Point.
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Iowa Department of Transportation
Highway 151
Center Point
Marion
Apartment association urges tax cap for commercial property
The Metropolitan Housing Association of Cedar Rapids and Marion urges state lawmakers to cap property tax increases on commercial and industrial properties including apartment buildings. President Richard Rehman cites 20-25 percent annual tax jumps causing roughly 4 percent rent rises, potentially 10-11 percent with other factors. The group plans a vacancy survey and meets at Tommy Tucker Realty with officers and board members listed.
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Cedar Rapids-Marion Area
Metropolitan Housing Association
Richard Rehman
Brookland Drive
Rehman
Tommy Tucker Realty
Cedar Rapids
Bob Johnson
Joice Wallace
Carol Hagan
Mildred Losty
Fred Laynahan
Judi McCoy
Ron Miles
Gary Snell
Lee Anne Wilcox
Auto Insurance Rates Skyrocketing Call John Deere
The John Deere Insurance Open Line offers to review your current auto and homeowner policies. Agents promise a no pressure, no obligation call to compare prices and potentially lower rates with efficient service.
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John Deere
John Deere Insurance Open Line
John Deere Insurance
Talks by Ingo Bandholt Move Marion Community Reach
Foreign exchange student Ingo Bandholt from Kiel Germany is available to speak to Marion Linn-Mar groups living with the Eldon Wohlleben family. Contact Linn-Mar High School office at 377-7373 extension 134 to arrange talks.
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Ingo Bandholt
Linn-Mar Foreign Exchange
Kiel
Germany
Eldon Wohlleben
Linn-Mar
Linn County Legislators Set First Town Meeting
Linn County lawmakers will hold their first town meeting of the current session Saturday at 10 a.m. at the Educational Services Center 346 Second Ave SW Cedar Rapids. Rep. James Wells chairs the session with public questions expected. Future meetings are Feb 16 March 15 and April 19.
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Linn County
Educational Services Center
Second Ave
James Wells
Cedar Rapids
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Roger Goodson
Kennedy
Washington and
Jefferson
Ced Gape
Marion Ymca
Mario
Janet Jones
Michael Nicholls
Route 1
Springville
28Th St
Gene Brodrecht
11Th Ave
Gibson Partners
United Realtors
Ron and Dottie’s
Schmitty
Adv
Cornell College
Mt. Vernon Kings Chapel
Baker Committee
Richard Lugar
Dick Redman
Iowa
Linn Lawmakers
Bishops Buffets
Lindale Mall
Westdale
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