Bluebird Japan chain tour visits new U.S. store
Seitaro Ohki of Bluebird Super Market Chain of Japan tours the Marion store with interpreter Susumu Ohashi and Barlow Foods president Steve Barlow presenting an itemized tape from the store’s computerized checkout. Bluebird is a voluntary group of 132 Japanese supermarkets. Ohki hails from Yokohama and Ohashi from Tokyo.
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Marion
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Bluebird
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Susumu Ohashi
U.S
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Tar kettle blast damages Marion High roof repair
A tar kettle used by a construction crew to repair the hail damaged Marion High School overheated and exploded at about 5 30 p m Tuesday. The fire was confined to the kettle with no damage to the school and no injuries. Marion firefighters hosed down the kettle. Dollar loss listed at five dollars for tar.
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Stop Signs Sought on 25th Avenue in Marion
Marion City Council discussed placing stop signs at 27th Street on 25th Avenue to deter through-traffic as part of the Boyson Road extension debate. The plan aims to show good faith while delaying traffic access to the area, with a Thursday vote likely on additional stop signs and a traffic light proposal.
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Boyson Road
25Th Avenue
Carl Foster
Charles Kraut
27Th Street
Foster
10Th Avenue
10Th Street
Eighth Avenue
Sixth Street
Grand Avenue
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Marion water supply certified excellent by federal report
A federal agency report presented at the Marion water board meeting declares the city's water supply excellent after tests at two locations. City Well No. 4 is back in full operation after repairs and a smaller motor will cut electrical costs. The board tabled a plan to extend water mains to Glenbrook Cove pending negotiations with Cedar Rapids.
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Marion Water Board
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Prefabri cated Homes Face Local Debate in Marion
Marion officials discuss factory built houses in new developments after complaints about aesthetics. Mayor William Grundy cites affordability and accessibility to homeownership while Development Director Jeff Schott notes state law allows prefab homes if city codes are met. The issue follows recent erection near 27th Avenue with concerns over wood foundations.
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William Grundy
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Marion City Becomes $200000 Richer From Investments
City Clerk Joy Sparenberg reports the Marion fiscal year ending June 30 earned $200000 from investments in certificates of deposit and savings accounts. Of this, $94618 came from the general fund and related accounts, with the rest from police and fire pension and other city funds. Unbudgeted funds will be carried over to the new year.
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Joy Sparenberg
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