Mechanicsville Approves Long Range Parks Plan
Mechanicsville city council reviewed a $90,000 five year parks plan presented by Bill Baum of the East Central Intergovernmental Agency and approved seeking $11,000 in state matching funds. The plan outlines three phases for park improvements including tennis courts, enlarged East End Park, and new picnic and playground facilities with total estimated costs of 37 000 25 000 and 27 500 respectively. The council amended the 1977 78 budget by 5 340 and discussed modular mobile home foundations and subdivision fencing rules within a proposed land use plan. They also approved biweekly salaries for town marshal Rob Miller maintenance worker Steven Danly and Mike Weber.
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Mechanicsville
Bill Baum
East Central Intergovernmental Agency
East End
Baum
Planning and Zoning Commission
Rob Miller
Steven Danly
Mike Weber
Unlicensed DOP Impounded and Town Council Actions
Danly reports an unlicensed DOP impounded with seven days left in detention. He will cut weeds and fill ruts on Oak Street Friday and at Crestview Drive. Insurance costs rise to 1386 for the year as former carrier stops writing such coverage. Mechanicsville to lay underground wiring for fire siren at 1068. Town marshal home to be paneled carpeted and wallpapered up to 900.
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Danly
Oak Street
Crestview Drive
Mechanicsville Telephone Company
Mt Vernon Council Reviews Downtown Zoning Proposals
Mt Vernon officials consider altering the exclusive downtown zoning to allow limited residential use. The Mt Vernon planning commission opposed the change 3-2 after five meetings, proposing rules for apartments on second floors, parking, and two exits per building. A public hearing is set for July 6 at 7:30 p.m. at city hall.
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MT. Vernon
W.C. Harrison
Vernon
Second
Third Avenue
Planning Commission
Janet Dumbaugh
Planning and
Dumbaugh
Independence School Commended by NCA Evaluation
Independence High School received commendations from the North Central Association after a March visit by a 23 member team. The report notes strong leadership and staff, with recommendations to expand language arts and math requirements and to add life health education, while some changes will not be pursued. Principal Kenneth Wiersma said the district will study all recommendations and implement those that fit the school philosophy and student needs.
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Independence
North Central Assny
NCA
Independence Community High School
Iowa
Kenneth Wiersma
Wiersma
Board of Education
Independence Community
Op Shop Opens In Vinton
VINTON The Benton county center for the handicapped has opened a new business the Op shop featuring ceramic pots and vases wooden toys and games. Staff supervise residents who make pottery and refinish furniture. The report praises curriculum leadership while noting fragmented articulation between grade levels and urges more student assemblies and intramural offerings.
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Vinton
Benton County
Oelwein Water Pressure Improves Amid Repair Delays
Oelwein reports pressure rising from under 20 psi to about 40 psi by Tuesday as repairs lag. City bans car washes and nonessential water use. a replacement pump from Canada expected Wednesday at an estimated cost of 12 000 to 14 000 dollars. Red Cross to deliver water. residents may call 283 1225 for aid.
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Canada
Third Avenue
Red Cross
Oelwein
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Shantry Young
Dwight Young
Monticello
Mcville
State Conservation Commission
Bureau of Outdoor Recreation
Independence School
Gee
Donaldson
16Th Ave
S.W
Collins Road
N.E
Kirlin’s
Kirlins Fine Chocolates General Assortment
Hallmark Editions
Gift Books
Whatcham
Hallmark Cards
Iowa City
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