Citywide survey plots traffic flow in Marion changes
City engineers plan an extensive survey in Marion's central business district this spring to assess the one way system and Seventh Avenue parking ban. Researchers will measure travel times parking adequacy delays and accident patterns from Seventh to 13th streets between Fifth and Eighth Avenues to guide city council decisions.
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Marion
Central Business
John Bender
Seventh Avenue
Fifth
Eighth Avenues
Fire Starts From Grease In Third Floor Apartment
A kitchen fire caused by burning grease on a stove heavily damaged a third floor apartment at 825 26th St around 10 30 p m Tuesday. Occupant Mary Brown, in a building owned by Richard Raymon of Cedar Rapids, escaped unharmed others on the floor had light smoke damage Marion Fire Chief Jim Ford said flames stayed in the kitchen with the rest of the apartment suffering heavy fire and smoke damage.
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26Th St
Richard Raymon
Cedar Rapids
Mary Brown
Marion
Jim Ford
Last Chance to Pay Late Marion Housing Fees
Marion city officials give scofflaw rental owners another opportunity to pay delinquent housing registration fees. The city plans a nuisance declaration if fees remain unpaid, with the amount added to property taxes after a hearing. Letters will be sent this week to affected owners.
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Marion
Carl Ramey
Ramey
Don Hoskins
Hoskins
Marion Mothers Club to Hold Year End Potluck
The Marion Mothers club hosts its last meeting of the year with a potluck this Thursday at 6 30 p m at Nan Tollakson's home 970 12th St. Details include local business ads for Warner Brothers Siding and Roofing and Bill's Home Beverage Delivery with contact numbers 377 5573 and 377 9067.
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Warner Brothers Siding and Roofing Company
Marion
Bill's Home Beverage Delivery
Adv
Marion considers funding options for summer capital projects
Marion city officials face a funding decision for sewer work street resurfacing and sidewalk construction. A bonding consultant warns that high interest near 9 percent makes general obligation bonds less favorable, proposing interim funding via short term bank notes. City Manager says about 325000 of 425000 needed may come due within six months and cash flow may require outside funds. Ramsey will return with a recommendation later this month.
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Marion
Rex Ramsey
Des Moines
Carleton D. Beh Co
Ramsey
Carl Ramey
Linn County advances subdivision rules with zoning ordinance
Linn County completes fourth joint session on proposed subdivision regulations and forwards the document to the Zoning Commission for formal action. A public hearing on the new county zoning ordinance is set for Monday at the Linn County Care Facility, with readings scheduled through late June.
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Linn County
Linn County Zoning Commission
Zoning Commission
Linn County Board of Supervisors
Bob Johnson
County Building and Zoning Department
Johnson
Marion
Board of Supervisors
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