Paramount Theater Restoration Nears Final Stage
Cedar Rapids Paramount Theater restoration funded by a private drive of 500000 in 1976 nears completion but needs 150000 to 200000 more for air conditioning lighting rigging and curtains. Work continues with volunteers and union help while city subsidizes ongoing costs and historic status remains.
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Cedar Rapids Performing Arts Commission
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Tom Krejci
International Alliance of Theatrical
Regis High School
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Yesteryear
Ing
O'Donnell
Mississippi River
Cedar Rapids Band Plays Classical Selections At Ellis Park
The Cedar Rapids Municipal Band, led by Frank Piersol, performs Beethoven and Wagner pieces plus Handel works and a Cabaret selection at Ellis Park tonight at 8. Percussionist Mike Tamoglia of Ames features in Neal Hefti Portrait. The program includes Grofe and Kovarik pieces and all concerts are free.
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Cedar Rapids
Ellis Park
Kander
Leyden
Mike Tamoglia
Ames
Neal Hefti
Lowden
Tamoglia
University of Iowa
Kirkwood offers seminar for women considering college
Kirkwood Community College hosts a free women’s assistance seminar at Iowa Hall on campus. The 7 p.m. session covers curriculum, support services, and financial aid with counselors admissions staff and financial aid officers present. Kirkwood women students share return-to-college experiences. Call 398-5471 for help if unable to attend.
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Kirkwood Community College
Iowa Hall
Kirkwood
Kirkwood Opportunity Center
Hearing officer’s recommendation in Cedar Rapids race suit
The Cedar Rapids Civil Rights Commission has received a hearing officer Al Zacherick’s recommendation in the race discrimination case against P and H Harnischfeger Corp. The commission will not act until its August meeting, with a final decision by Aug. 18.
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Cedar Rapids
Zacherick
Jones
James Collins
Ninth St
Mac Douglas
Sixth Ave. SE
Har
Week of Linn County public agency meetings listed
A schedule of public agency meetings in Linn County and Cedar Rapids area. Events include Linn County CETA Consortium in City Hall, Community Mental Health Center board, Cedar Rapids Board of Adjustment, Marion and Lisbon governing bodies, Five Seasons Center, City Councils, Plan and Zoning Commission, school boards, Health Center Budget Committee, and other public groups with times from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. in various locations.
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Linn County
Ceta Consortium
Cedar Rapids
Third Ave
Lisbon High School
Marion City Council
Hiawatha Plan and Zoning Commission
Board of Directors of College Community Schools
Prairie High School
Linn County and City Meetings Schedule Thursday
A series of local government sessions occur Thursday including Linn Supervisors formal session at Administrative Office Building and a public hearing at 10:30 a.m. on eliminating recording fees for county ordinances. Also scheduled are Veterans Memorial Commission and Regional Planning executive committee meetings.
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Five Seasons Center
Cedar Rapids
Linn
Linn Board of Social Services
Veterans Memorial Commission
Veterans Memorial Building
Regional Planning Commission
Cedar Rapids City Hall
Grant Wood Area Education Agency
Sixth St
Linn County
Marion
Highway 13
Marion City
Cedar Rapids Library Board Meeting Friday 4 PM
The Cedar Rapids Library Board of Trustees will meet Friday at 4 p.m. in the Children's Room at Cedar Rapids Library. The agenda includes routine library matters and public comments. Members and the public may attend to discuss ongoing library services and programs.
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Cedar Rapids Library Board of Trustees
Cedar Rapids Library
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Grand Canyon
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King
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Kovarik
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Mary Burke Gazette
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Riverfront Building
Paul Jensen
Photo Pro Kodak
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