Nurse aims to work herself out of a job in Liberia mission
Ruth Ann Ehrhardt, a St. Luke's Nursing graduate who served 16 months at Zorzor Hospital Complex in Liberia, plans a second two year term under Lutheran Church in America. She will earn Liberian nurse pay, live on site, and train locals to replace her, aiming to end her job at the mission.
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Navajo Nation Health Foundation
Arizona
Division of World Mission and
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Lutheran Church of Liberia
Friends
Pennsylvania
India
Zorzor
Marion High School remodeling bids come in under estimate
Bids for remodeling at Marion Independent High School were 20 percent under the original estimate. Schoff Construction Co. bid 76,393 as the apparent low bidder among 13 contenders, with final cost 76,962 after approved changes. The project aims for completion by May 15 with auditorium upgrades and seating from Fandrei Inc.
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Marion Independent High School
Schoff Construction Co
Jim Novak
Olson, Popa & Novak Architects
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Novak
Uile
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Marion Council Delays Decision On Eighth Avenue Parking Ban
City officials postponed approving removal of parking on Eighth Avenue between Second and 10th streets amid resident objections. A 59 sign petition opposed the plan while supporters noted lower accidents and faster speeds on a 25 mph zone. The council ordered staff to study alternatives and report back.
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Second
10Th Streets
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Diane Tucker
Eighth Ave
John Bender
Robert Zier
Carl Foster
Jeff Schott
Linn-Mar contract talks set Monday
Representatives of the Linn-Mar Education Association and the Linn-Mar school board will meet again Monday to finish contract language for 1981 82 including building transfers. Salary and insurance remain disputed with the district offering 11850 and the union seeking 12800. insurance shares are 43 percent and 50 percent for family coverage. A fact finder is expected to be named Monday.
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Linn-Mar Education Association
Linn-Mar School Board
LMEA
Marion Mayor Urges Flag Display for Hostage Freedom Week
Marion Mayor William Grundy urges residents and businesses to fly the American flag January 25 through 31 to mark the release of 52 American hostages from Iran. He called the period American Hostage Freedom Week and a time to honor the captives and reaffirm patriotic unity and American ideals.
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William Grundy
Iran
Grundy
Two 18-Year-Olds Charged in Coggan Break-In
Two 18-year-old men, Douglas D. Fuessley and Craig Alan Pflugaupp, were charged with second degree burglary over a December 23 break-in at Clifford Stanke residence near Coggan in Delaware County. Pflugaupp was arrested Wednesday and Fuessley Thursday. both appeared in Magistrate's Court and were released on unsecured bonds. Silverware coins and guns were reported stolen. investigation by Delaware and Linn County authorities and the Coggan Police Department.
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Manchester
Douglas D. Fuessley
Craig Alan Pflugaupp
Delaware County Sheriff's Department
Pflugaupp
Fuessley
Clifford Stankee
Coggan
Delaware County
Delaware and Linn
Pinewood Derby Tro trophy winners named
Cub Scouts Pack 39 honors Greg ory Greene with first place and Paul Thulin with second place in the annual Pinewood Derby at Kenwood School. Randolph Scott was born on this date in 1903.
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Kenwood School
Gregory Greene
Paul Thulin
Randolph Scott
Marion Brief Ad for Diamonds and Jewelry
A concise advertising notice from Nordman Jewelry offering to buy diamonds gold and pocket watches. Includes address or location hint in a brief ad format typical of the Marion paper.
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Nordman Jewelry
Adv
Levi Strauss Antitrust Refund Plan Approved in California
A state judge approves a plan to notify 8.6 million California households about a potential share in a $12.25 million Levi Strauss antitrust settlement. Californians who bought Levi's jeans from 1972 to 1976 will receive refunds of up to $2 per pair via mass mailings and TV ads outlining how to claim.
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San Francisco
California
Levi Strauss
Citizens to Attend Iowa Utility Rates Hearing
Ninety six people sign up to ride buses from Cedar Rapids to Des Moines for a Saturday public hearing on utility rates. Elaine Collins of Citizens for Community Improvement notes a DOE representative will hear testimony from Iowans.
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Cedar Rapids
Des Moines
Elaine Collins
Citizens For Community Improvement
U.S. Department of Energy
Iowa
Iowa Commerce Commission
Iowa Electric Light and Power
Iowa-Illinois Gas and Electric
Collins
Washington, D.C
CCI
Cedar Rapids Senior Citizen and Handicapped Bus Service
A Cedar Rapids initiative expands bus service for seniors and disabled residents. The plan aims to improve accessibility, add routes, and increase trip frequency to better connect communities and support day programs.
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Cedar Rapids Senior Citizen and Handicapped Bus Service
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