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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1973
Page
8
The Cedar Rapids Community School Board rejected all bids for the 2 million dollar McKinley and Roosevelt junior high remodeling project. Bids from May 22 ran about 50 percent above the 365 thousand dollar estimate for the first phase which would remodel the basement levels of both schools.
The school board rejected remodeling bids for two junior highs citing inflated costs and uncertain debris handling. Architects urged approving base bid plus two alternates for kitchen and cafeteria space, with second building bids possible after 2.5 mill levy spread. Superintendent Currie warned total costs may reach 6 to 8 million for four junior highs.
A complaint filed with the Iowa civil rights commission accuses Harding junior high school of sex based enrollment discrimination. Cedar Rapids Community School District says the questioned material was printed in error and notes past settlements on related concerns.
Cedar Rapids school board formally approves proposals to let elementary schools submit different opening and closing times for the 1974-75 year due to transportation and staffing needs. The district notes existing 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. schedule and offers re registration for Harding seventh graders after course changes.
Cedar Rapids Community board authorized condemnation proceedings to acquire rental property owned by Donald T. Jensen at 805 and 621-23 Fourteenth Street SE after failed price negotiations for expansion of the McKinley Junior High School site. Board Secretary Otto Wiedersberg announced the next steps.
Kirkwood Community College offers free Wednesday night family programs in June and July. The series opens with a municipal band concert and ice cream social at 8 p.m. on the hill behind Linn Hall, followed by two feature films at 7:30 p.m. June 20 in Linn Hall. The Old Creamery Theater presents Comedy Tonight at 7:30 p.m. June 27 in the Linn Hall cafeteria, with another band concert and ice cream social at 8 p.m. July 11 on the hill behind Linn Hall. The series ends with a puppet theater presentation at 7:30 p.m. July 18 in Linn Hall. All events are free with refreshments.
The Mechanicsville town council approved the home rule act for the mayor council form and extended the budget process to October 15. It declined to fund water main work north of the Peterson trailer on the Merle Jackson property as unbudgeted. Marlin Flynn reported sewer study results showing highest readings on South and Cedar streets. The council approved a second payment of 465.83 for Rose Hill cemetery mowing.
Johnson County Sheriff Gary Hughes reports a rash of cabin breakins and camping equipment thefts around Coralville reservoir Sugar Bottom area. Breakins target Wendell Thomas and Bill Bywater cabins with entries through windows. an antique phone was taken from the Thomas cabin. Gloria Kimball and Pearl Brogan dwellings were entered. beer coolers and camping gear were stolen from campsites. Residents urged to remove valuables when away for extended periods.
A 17 year old Cedar Rapids boy was arrested Monday night and charged with breaking and entering. He allegedly broke into Barbara Ziel’s home at 616 Fourth avenue SE on May 25 and stole a tape player and tapes valued at $390. He remained in Linn County jail pending probation officer notification.
Iowa United Methodists approved eighty five thousand dollars to bail American Indians in indictments and pledged fifteen thousand as their share of an ecumenical effort to build an American Indian Development Center in Des Moines. They also discussed AIM leader Dennis Banks and the high bond demand amid his FBI ten most wanted status.
Two Rockford men were held in Clinton county jail on charges of breaking and entering after Cedar Rapids thefts Sunday. Russell Squires and Wayne Schultz were arrested Monday and charged in connection with stealing cigarettes worth 55 dollars from Grand Tavern and a small cash amount from Little King Restaurant in Cedar Rapids.
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