Marion weighs ambulance service options at Council meeting
Marion Fire Chief Terry Jackson outlined three options for city ambulance service including joining Area Ambulance Service governance, contracting as a non member, or city staffed emergency service with three dedicated ambulances. Community leaders and hospital executives urged regional governance while debates highlighted costs and control.
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Marion Chamber
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St. Luke’s Hospital
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Carol Watson
Mercy
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Bob Agarph
Rob Schlitter
Firefighters Union
Tion
Deb Krebill
Krebill
Bill Houser
Houser
Linn-Mar honors retiring Athletics Director Jim Kimball open house
Community members attend a 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday reception in the Linn-Mar High School cafeteria to honor Athletics Director Jim Kimball as he retires at month end. A 2:45 p.m. presentation marks the tribute in Cedar Rapids area.
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Linn- Mar High School
Jim Kimball
Linn-Mar High School
Cancer Society names new local staff members
Cedar Rapids based Cancer Society hires Pat Ouverson as health care initiatives director and Marcia Holley as associate capital campaign director. Ouverson will roll out a national physician engagement pilot in Iowa. The Arc of East Central Iowa also announced 2005 award winners across multiple categories including Teacher of the Year, Volunteer of the Year, Employer of the Year, and Community Inclusion Award.
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Cedar Rapids Cat Chopper display and region notices
Cedar Rapids hosts the Cat Chopper display at Hawkeye Downs at 3 p.m. today with Scott Wimmer’s No. 22 Dodge Caterpillar NASCAR, live music, a Caterpillar rodeo, and a rally from Altorfer to Hawkeye Downs. Proceeds go to Children’s Hospitals of Iowa. Marion board to discuss performing arts and student achievement at 4:30 p.m. work session. Marion streets show extensive deterioration. council considers curb and gutter work prioritized street by street. Linn-Mar board to decide early separation benefit for licensed staff at 7 p.m. Linn-Mar High School. Mount Vernon parks director Kell y Douda resigns effective Tuesday after city council accepted. Iowa News Service.
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Douda
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Hiawatha considers sewer rate increases at public hearing
City council approved a rate study by Veenstra and Kimm Inc that recommends a one time water rate rise of 67.5 to 84 percent for next year to fund sewer operational needs and capital projects. Residents using 6000 gallons monthly could see at least a $4.50 hike.
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Hiawatha
Veenstra & Kimm Inc
West Des Moines
Richard Ransom
Cedar Rapids
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May births and parent names listed from Cedar Rapids to Dike
Vital statistics report from St. Luke's and Mercy Medical Center records May births across Iowa. Notable entries include Laura Schwartz and Kevin Clutter with daughter Madison Jade at 9 15 p m and Lisa Knudten and Bill Knudten with daughter Caitlin at 8 21 a m.
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Kevin McKee
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Madison Jade
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Bill Knudten
Cedar Rapids
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Dissolutions of Multiple Married Couples Names Listed
Pamela R. Almandinger and Douglas Almandinger, Jovina A. Southerland and David A. Southerland, Tricia A. Weber and Jason L. Weber, Donald Robert Fritze and Roxann Marie Fritze, Troy Daman and Michelle Daman, Charles Andrews Blinks and Freda Roxanne Blinks, Robyn C. Shoemaker and Robert L. Shoemaker, Victor R. Veasey and Nancy R. Schreck Veasey, Joel Tamonte Cervantes and Wendy Marie Cervantes, Gary Lynn Desotel and Susan Michele Desotel, Toni Kristen Lehew and Barry Cortlandt Lehew, Susan Marie Reuter and Ivor G. Reuter.
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Douglas Almandinger
Jovina A. Southerland
David A. Southerland
Tricia A. Weber
Jason L. Weber
Donald Robert Fritze
Roxann Marie Fritze
Troy Daman
Michelle Daman
Charles Andrews Blinks
Freda Roxanne Blinks
Robyn C. Shoemaker
Robert L. Shoemaker
Victor R. Veasey
Nancy R. Schreck Veasey
Joel Tamonte Cervantes
Wendy Marie Cervantes
Gary Lynn Desotel
Susan Michele Desotel
Toni Kristen Lehew
Barry Cortlandt Lehew
Susan Marie Reuter
Ivor G. Reuter
Community Story Ideas Tip for Local Readers
Readers encouraged to submit profiles of neighbors with interesting hobbies or careers. Contact Community Editor Diana Nollen at (319) 398-8272 or email community egazette communications.com with story ideas and person leads.
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