Transportation Department seeks more bus drivers in Cedar Rapids
The Cedar Rapids Community School District reports ongoing driver shortages. Transportation Director Kaider cites low part time job appeal, pay structures, and weather as factors. New plans include hourly pay, more substitute drivers, female recruitment, incentive programs, and staff training to cover routes and emergencies.
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Transportation Department
Cedar Rapids Community
Otto Wiedersberg
Cedar Rapids
Raider
Two-Vehicle Crash Involving Local Residents At Highway 150
Julia Newton 22 of Tower Terrace Trailer Court hospitalized at St Luke's after a collision with a car at the Tower Terrace entrance on Highway 150. Gregory Kisling 29 rode the motorcycle. Dianna Grigg 32 of Hudson was passing another car and was ticketed for improper passing at the intersection. Newton is in good condition with cuts and back strain.
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Julia Newton
Tower Terrace
St. Luke's Hospital
Gregory C. Kisling
Kisling
Linn County
Hudson
Newton
Grigg
Cedar Rapids board weighs next year graduation dates plans
The Cedar Rapids school board discussed four possible dates for next year’s high school graduations at Jefferson Kennedy and Washington. A plan with ceremonies on May 30 and 31 at Five Seasons Center was favored for travel access and cost savings. If unavailable, alternate June dates were proposed. The board also slated a September ballot question to dispose of 20 acres of undeveloped land north of Hiawatha on Highway 150, with Lincoln Heights and Cherry Hill developments to be studied further.
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Hiawatha
Cedar Rapids
William Rainbow
Jefferson, Kennedy
Washington
Five Seasons Center
Rainbow
Jefferson
Kennedy
Otto Wiedersberg
Lincoln Heights
Cherry Hill
Legion Posts Name Officers in Marion
New leadership announced for Marion American Legion Post 298 and its Auxiliary. C W Jones elected commander. Mrs Richard Frasher became Auxiliary president. Other officers include Frasher, first vice commander. Fairbanks, second vice commander. Camp adjutant. Merrill Anthony sergeant at arms. Executive board members listed. Apollo 11 countdown noted from a decade ago.
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Marion American Legion
The
Legion Auxiliary
C.W. Jones
12Th St
Legion Post
American Legion
Jones
Marion Post
Linn County American Legion
Richard Frasher
Second Ave
Stuart Fairbanks
Gilbert Camp
Merrill Anthony
Cameron Hill
Robert G. Mann
Bruce Zimmerman
David Larson
William Bartlett
Robert Hackert
Ernie Robbins
Louie Cronin
Arthur Decker
Marion Fair on the Square features frog jumping and pie eating
The Marion Fair on the Square runs Thursday to Saturday at City Square Park with rides by Davidson United Shows at 50 cents each. Entertainment includes Linn Mar pompon, Boddicker Czech polka, square dancing, Shrine clowns, YMCA gymnasts, frog and pie contests, a magician, rock band, karate, and Mike Edwards. Tom Newbanks chairs the event.
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Marion Retail Bureau of
The
Chamber of Commerce
City Square Park
Davidson United Shows of
Des Moines
Marion Police and Fire Departments
Linn-Mar Pompon
Marion
Shrine Clowns
Marion Ymca
Mike Edwards
Chamber Retail Bureau
Tom Newbanks
Marion Notices and Schedule Updates in Brief
Marion briefs report postponement of the Water Board meeting due to quorum issues with rescheduling set for July 17 at City Hall. Park Board, Demolay, YMCA activities, and a house sale involving Silas J. Thompson and the Turners are listed with times, locations, and sources.
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Water Board
Marion Water Board
Marion City Hall
Park Board
Marion Park Board
Silas J. Thompson
Eighth St
Fifth Ave
Richard Turner
Helbig Realtors
New EX Club President Named in Cedar Rapids
C R Roundup announces Tom Chukas as new president of the EX Club of Cedar Rapids with Bernie Wright as vice president Bob Moran secretary and George Ludlow treasurer. Duffy Schamberger and Wes Ralston join the board for two years while Ron Robertson Bob Wray and Nick Stark take one year terms.
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Tom Chukas
Staub Court
EX Club of
Cedar Rapids
Bernie Wright
Bob Moran
George Ludlow
Duffy Schamberger
Wes Ralston
Ron Robertson
Bob Wray
Nick Stark
Beverly Road Closure at Edgewood Intersection
Beverly Road in southwest Cedar Rapids will be closed to traffic at the Edgewood Road intersection. Detours will direct drivers to alternative routes as crews perform repairs. Local access will be maintained for residents and emergency vehicles may experience delays.
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Beverly Road
Edgewood Road
Cedar Rapids
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Iowa Department of Transportation
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the Gazette
Mondales
Iowa
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Carroll
Clinton
Council Bluffs
Davenport
Des Moines Dubuque
Fort Dodge
Mason City
Ottumwa
Sioux City
Waterloo West
DialPian Inc
Dial Corporation
New York State Exchange
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Searces
Nnionwide
Ney
Office of
C.R. Kitchen
Optometrist
Sears
Bob Sample
Johnson Avenue NW
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