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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1981
Page
4
Luther College freshman Geff Garrett had planned to fund college work by selling a repaired 1972 Capri. A hit and run destroyed the car, leaving him with only a dollar for books and tuition as insurance offered no collision coverage. The driver fled and the vehicle may never be found.
Marion Independent School District officials held an all day workshop at the Long Branch Convention Center to consider budget cuts enrollment declines and inflation. Proposals included closing the neighborhood school concept shifting students to other buildings combining grades and cost saving measures such as trimming programs and fees and possibly adding a curriculum director and consulting physician. No policies were set but ideas will be discussed later.
The Marion Creative Events Council meets Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the Marion Community Center. City assessors are available at Marion City Hall 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. through Friday and 9 a.m. to noon Saturday. 1981 Linn County motor vehicle registration fees may be paid thru January 31 at Farmers State Bank offices. Thought for today quotes General MacArthur on wartime will to win.
Iowa City recognizing four volunteers for the Silver Beaver Award at the annual dinner. Recipients include Dean Airy Patricia Bahr John M. Gerber and Don Grisham with Mrs. Robert E. Gordon accepting posthumously for her husband. Extensive service records accompany each awardee.
The Gazette notes inquiries about listing township names on federal tax forms. Iowans need not list townships. report the states specified in federal tax instructions for revenue sharing information.
Linn County Treasurer James Hennessey warns that mobile home taxes and license fees become delinquent Sunday with a 1 percent monthly penalty. Payments must be made by 5 p.m. Friday to avoid penalties. taxes due Jan 1 and July 1, penalties from Feb 1 and Aug 1. Owners must register address, township and school district. failure risks misdemeanor. Pro-rated taxes apply for new or moved units. due immediately and delinquent after 30 days.
Dr. Richard E. Geiger was elected 1981 president of the University District Dental Society. Officers installed at the College of Dentistry Building on the University of Iowa campus include Dr. Tom Gardner as president elect Dr. John Ferguson as vice president Dr. Elmer Pratt as secretary and Dr. Robert Geiger as treasurer. Thought for today marks a Roman maxim on mind and body.
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