North Linn plans new leadership after Whitlatch resignation
North Linn Superintendent Al Whitlatch announced his resignation to return to college teaching. The board accepted the move May 29 and will search for a replacement while Whitlatch stays through June 30. He will join South Dakota State University as an education leadership assistant professor in Brookings.
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Cedar Rapids
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Local thefts and robberies reported in Linn County area
The Log notes several incidents from Eastern Iowa: a cash theft of $100 at a Cedar Rapids location, a break in at 2000 Ellis Blvd NW with tools worth $42, a concession stand at Troy Mills ballpark with food and drink value $300, and two business incidents at 800 First Ave NE and 2740 First Ave NE with cash sums recorded.
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First Ave
Fire Calls Cedar Rapids and Marion Report
Monday fire dispatch totals show Cedar Rapids with 13 medical calls and 8 false alarms. Marion recorded a 12:08 p.m. vehicle fire at 2920 Fifth Ave along with 5 medical calls.
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Cedar Rapids Kolache Festival Rides and Kolaches On Offer
Cedar Rapids children Drew Yanecek Taylor Jenson and Kaitlyn Yanecek enjoy carnival rides at the St. Ludmila Kolache Festival. The annual church fair features rides games and kolaches including cherry apricot prune and poppy seed varieties.
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Drew Yanecek
Taylor Jenson
Kaitlyn Yanecek
Cedar Rapids
Marion Independent School District faces money and behavior concerns
Marion educators praise new learning strategies while flagging rapid spending growth and rising enrollment. Superintendent Jacobson cites improved teacher quality and achievement, as Vernon Middle School expands language arts and math time. critics warn escalating costs and increased office referrals among fourth and fifth graders and rising class cuts across high schools.
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Marion
Marion Independent School Board
William Jacobson
Nick Hobbs
Jacobson
Jill Olsen-Virlee
Vernon
Bob Hoyt
David Bradley
Marion boards names award after retiring superintendent
The Marion Independent school board created the William C. Jacobson award to honor a staff member who connects curriculum with the community heritage and people. Superintendent William Jacobson, 61, retires June 30 after serving since 1992, with Nicholas Hobbs named as his replacement.
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Marion Independent School Board
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William C. Jacobson
Joan Hackbarth
Jacobson
Cedar Rapids
Nicholas Hobbs
North Scott High School
Eldridge
Bankruptcy Filings List Debts and Assets for Local Residents
A batch of Chapter bankruptcy petitions shows Steven J. and Dawn M. Hinds and multiple other local filers listing debts and assets. Filers include Wood Floors Import Distributor LLC, Mark E. Hartmann, Kenneth J. and Janet S. Durscher, David A. and Cindy R. Carothers, Cynthia M. Valenta, Rose A. Rich, Paul A. and Denise R. Polansky, Thomas A. and Dianne S. Maloney, and Sean and Dana Walters with varying debt and asset amounts and exemptions.
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Wood Floors Import Distributor LLC
Solon
WFI Bamboo
Mark E. Hartmann
18Th St. NW
Kenneth J
Janet S. Durscher
10Th St. NW
David A
Cindy R. Carothers
Walford
Cynthia M. Valenta
Simpson St. SW
Rose A. Rich
Bames City
Iowa
Paul A
Denise R. Polansky
26Th St. NW
Thomas A
Dianne S. Maloney
Bever Ave. SE
Sean and
Dana Walters
Mallory St. SW
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