Marion board reviews school programs and tax revenues
Marion Independent school board discussed the block schedule and Core Plus math program, questioned use of revenues from the new local-option sales tax starting July 1, and considered long term facility plans for Vernon Middle School and Emerson Elementary. They also sought clearer student success criteria and stronger parent involvement.
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Kevin Kane
Marion
Marion Independent School Board
Mary Ames
Diane Bys
Tamara Koppedryer
Tom Thurman
Vernon Middle
Emerson Elementary
Alan Tribble
Gordon Gibson
Dan Barkley
Petition Prompts Vote On Open Posts In Oxford Junction
Six candidates filed nominating papers for four city posts in a special election in Oxford Junction. Mayoral bids from David DeWine and Merle Tank. Open City Council seat by Matthew Martin. Open council seat expiring 2010 sought by Brenda Bias Barbara Dobling and Steven Feuss.
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the Gazette
Oxford Junction
David DeWine
Merle Tank
Matthew Martin
Brenda Bias
Barbara Dobling
Steven Feuss
Jones County Auditor's Office
Richard Wherry
Bob Eads
Eads
Tank
Martin
Linn-Mar staff shift assigns new district role
Linn-Mar High School associate principal Dirk Halupnik, 39, will become executive director of instructional services this summer, overseeing staff development, curriculum, assessment and instructional support. Kimberly Buelt, 40, to replace him as associate principal, after 18 years teaching science and leading the department. Salaries await school board approval. Cedar Hills Neighborhood Association offers Free Summer Meals and Recreation at St. Mark’s United Methodist Church through Aug. 17, with meals 12:30 to 1 p.m. and recreation 1 to 3 p.m. for area children and families. information at (319) 396-4523.
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Linn-Mar
Dirk Halupnik
Halupnik
High Wee School
Linn. Mar
Cedar Falls High School
Cedar Rapids
Cedar Hills
St. Mark’s United Methodist Church
Johnson Ave
Hawkeye Fun Days Hosts Granny Basketball Challenge
A group of older-generation women form a Granny Basketball team to face the Lansing area Grannies during Hawkeye Fun Days. The six-on-six game begins at 1 p.m. on the tennis courts at Hauth Park in Hawkeye, Fayette County, Iowa.
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Hawkeye
Granny
Lansing Area
Hauth Park
Vital Statistics Couples Across Iowa and Beyond
A long list of couples from Cedar Rapids and many Iowa towns plus others in Marion Hiawatha Mount Vernon and beyond are named in vital statistics records. Names include Roger D Hadley Vicki S Gallo Zachary Rahr Shreanna Welsh Daniel Gogel and more with multiple paired entries across Cedar Rapids Norway Marion Hiawatha Mount Vernon and other places including Iceland Germany and Nebraska.
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Roger D. Hadley
Vicki S. Galloway
Zachary D. Rahr
Ard Shreanna M. Welsh
Daniel L. Gogel
Rabbi M Meyer
Jeffrey L. Marshall
Judith L. Silver
Robert £. Johnson Jr
Kristine A. Reriaas
Joseph W. Dobler
J.R. Whittlesey
Troy A. Michalec
Lisa M. Ankel
Brian H. Bowers
Michelle L. Kertan
Matthew J. Stolba
Kathryn A. Polehn
Heather E. Cox
Michael
Petrakis
Elizabeth J. Titus
Kyle J. Clark
Christine M. Wapp
Tray J. King
Angela J. Fowler
Jan O. Butcher
Amy L Brummond
Blake
Walker
Rachel A. Stark
Cody R. Olson
Stephanie M. Modlin
Trevin J. Greane
Elizabeth A. Clark
Johnny T. da
Tram Truong
Justin B. Jensen
Christina , Gallagher
Mitchell A. Walser
Jennifer D. Welky
Gregory L. McGrew
Marlene H. Heck
Nathan R. Oldenburger
Megan L. Minton
Corey A. Arment
LaRue D. Dufoe
Cedar Rapids
Keith A. Pumphrey
Sara A. Beckley
Mechanicsville
John M. Schultz Jr
Rebecca K. Ross
Mount Vernon
Justin M. Harrmersland
Kerri J. Timp
Pato
Timothy C. Buckley
Kelly J. McNeal
Newhalk
Joseph L. Oliver
Kimberly K. Smith
Robins
Bret J. Haugenbury
Jennifer L. Wyckoff
Toddville
Dexter Quandahl
Winthrop celebrates sesquicentennial with weekend events
Winthrop Iowa marks its sesquicentennial from Thursday to Sunday. Events include carnival rides, a pork chop supper, music by Swing Crew, two bands and a fish supper at City Park, baseball and Little League games, a reunion at East Buchanan High School, a parade, more bands and fireworks, and a tractor pull. Contact Missy Cook at 319 935-3374 or visit winthropdays.com for details. The town, platted in 1857, evolved with railroads and fires, now hosting a technology park, subdivision, a pool opened in 2002, and the East Buchanan district.
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Winthrop
Buchanan County
Winthrop City Park
Ballpark
TPI
Fast Buchanan High School
Missy Cook
Winthropdays
A.P. Foster
E.S. Norris
Maine
Dubuque & Pacific Railroad
Dubuque & Story City Rail
Buffalo Creek
East Buchanan
Iowa
Diane Gail Dey
Veterans Honor Guard member recalls flag duties
Heroes Oujiri served in Patton's army and joined the Honor Guard after his brother John Oujiri's funeral. He presents the flag to the deceased's family and delivers a brief message, noting how hard it can be. Each member finds inspiration in everyday acts of service.
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George Patton
Oujiri
John Oujiri
Larson
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Kandi L. Herman
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Mary M. Gilmore
Cody W. Crawford
Jennifer R. Brandi
Garrett E. Black
Renae L. Aune
Jeffrey L. Girod
Heidi M. Sorum
Jeffrey P. Neuman
Denise M. Jones
Ryan J. Lekin
Sarah P. Sanders
Matthew W. Melvin
Sarah K. Webs
Hiawatha
Brian P. Ristine
Thomas J. Votquardsen
Alicia S. Tucker
Springville
Donald W. Nelson Jr
Ely
Mary C. Sandberg
Kevin S. Neuendorf
Vinton
April C. Starr
Douglas J. Holub
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Alburnett
Seth M. Jerome
Tammy M. Cejka
Neal J. Hutchinson
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Nicholas A. Cale
Amy L. O'Neal
Cedar Falls
Kurt R. Weber
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Fairfax
Michael R. Taylor
Center Point
Tracey R. Null
Clark N. Thorson
Mathy R. Kelzenberg
Matthew J. Santiamagro
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Laura C. DeLay
Newhall
Allen L. Bett
Danita J. Hill
Marian
Ryan M. Sawyer
Erin M. Becker
Omaha
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Julie A. Peet
Andrew C. Menilla
Katherina A. Hershner
Troy L. Fraser
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Suzette M. Burk
Peter Jonsson
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Debra J. Bennett
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