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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1978
Page
4
About 170 handicapped children and adults were treated to a Cedar River ride on Thursday, courtesy of the Cedar Boat Club. It marked the fifth year the club has sponsored the event with a pontoon boat shoving off at night and entertainer clown Fred Koch from Cedar Rapids on board.
The 47 day trial before Judge Ansel Chapman concluded in Linn County District Court over a dispute between former Keystone Ski Resort minority shareholders and Ralston-Purina. Plaintiffs seek 75 million dollars alleging misrepresentation in 1973 74 stock tender. defendants contest value and fraud. A ruling will take at least 60 days with written briefs due August 11 and replies to follow.
After a June storm Kirkwood Community College board votes to replace two temporary buildings the art program and Heritage Agency on Aging with replacement value about 72000. Some members urge using funds for longer term fixes while others insist on immediate space and master planning next year.
Kirkwood Community College plans to seek Grant Wood Area Education Agency consultant access to aid the reform school program serving 40 residents with 20 staff. Board member Wayne Newton proposed contacting GWAEA, with a legislative resolution possible. The board also approved a weekend dental lab technician program to run at Scott Community College Bettendorf using Scott facilities and Kirkwood instructors.
Kirkwood Community College moves to consolidate facilities to reduce equipment costs and relocate programs closer to students. John Blong named associate superintendent of ancillary services to oversee Kirkwood’s water wastewater plant project funded by a $250000 federal grant. Michael Crawford resigns as ACCTion Consortium executive director to lead Eastern Iowa Community College on Aug 1. Doreen Maronde reassigned as acting head of English department. July meeting canceled. next meeting set for Aug 10.
President Leo L. Nussbaum announces Calvin T. DeVries pastor of First Presbyterian Church Cedar Rapids and Darry Banks research official for Congress join the Coe College board of trustees. Reginald K. Watters becomes ex officio alumni association president succeeding Douglas Gracey.
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