Energy conservation award to C.R. schools
Gov. Ray honored Cedar Rapids Community School District and four other Iowa districts for energy conservation. The program began in 1977 with low cost steps, energy teams, audits with a $48,000 grant, and heating system changes. Gas and electricity use dropped 1978 to 1980 while costs rose.
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Des Moines
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Robert Ray
Ray
State Energy Policy Council
Newell Lash
Ames
Nora Springs
Pomeroy
Corning
Thirteen charged with drunk driving in Linn County
Thirteen people were arrested and charged with drunk driving in Linn County from Friday through Sunday. Names include Steven P. Snitken 28 of 408 Linwood St SW and Danny L. Himes 29 of 813 Pawnee Drive NW with additional traffic offenses. Others listed include Ron K. Waite 24 of 1330 Sierra Drive NE and more, with several additional charges such as speeding and failure to yield. Annamarie Schroth 48 of 190 Ridge Drive Marion was among those arrested Sunday night.
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Linn County
Steven P. Snitken
Linwood St
E Ave
Danny L. Himes
Pawnee Drive
Wiley Boulevard
16Th Avenue
Ron K. Waite
Sierra Drive
First Avenue
David M. Opdahl
Center Point Road
Third Street
E Avenue
Kraig A. Peterson
Davenport
Patricia A. Ruzicka
Lth
Eighth Avenue
First Street
Gerald N. Michael
Vinton
Highway 94
Stoney Point Road
Ronald J. Kloos
Wilson Ave
O Avenue
Edgewood Road
Douglas L. Stover
Buckingham Drive
Sixth Avenue
Marion
Jack Martin Jr
Center Point
Ellis Boulevard
Donald S. Fritz
Mosswood Lane
Fred V. Clinton Jr
Fourth St
Annamarie Schroth
Ridge Drive
Tipton School Leaders Get Raise And Board Retreat Plan
Clarence-Lowden School Board approved pay increases for Superintendent Lynn Hansen 34300 and principals Tom Carrick 30750 Mark Pilcher 26250 with gains between 6.25 and 7.14 percent. Secretary Jean Esbaum rose to 6100. Board accepted a CEL.A letter urging direct administrator faculty involvement in negotiations and invited districts to a July 9 retreat with Lincoln Community Schools. Also approved Nancy Walshire nurse contract 5.25 an hour and 12 15 hours weekly and accepted resignations of Heib Thomasen and Arlene Krafock.
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Clarence-Lowden
Lynn Hansen
Tom Carrick
Mark Pilcher
Jean Esbaum
Cindy Kunde
Clarence Lowden Education Association
C.L.E.A
Lincoln Community Schools
Nancy Walshire
Sixth Avenue closure inside Mercy complex near hospital
A block of Sixth Avenue SE near Mercy Hospital in Cedar Rapids is closed after the hospital bought the street section from the City in February. Gates are installed at both ends with magnetic cards for access and staff directing traffic during peak hours. The closure supports long range building plans and reduces liability in accidents, per City Traffic Engineer Mel Meyer.
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Sixth Avenue SE
Mercy Hospital
City of
Cedar Rapids
Hall Radiation Center
Sixth Avenue
Eighth Street SE
Mercy Medical
Mercy
Mel Meyer
Three Marion Independent School Board Terms End
Three Marion Independent school board members, Kenneth Techau Roene Cammack and Darrell Helgens, will have terms expire this year with election held September 8. Nomination papers are due July 6 to July 30 requiring at least 10 signatures from district residents. Campaign finance rules apply. contributions over $100 require a disclosure form.
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Marion Independent School Board
Kenneth Techau
Roene Cammack
Darrell Helgens
Marion Independent District
Longfellow Administration
10Th Ave
Iowa Court of Appeals speeds up fleeing concern
Iowa prosecuting attorneys criticize a Cerro Gordo County ruling on the speedy trial rule saying defendants who disappear may escape prosecutions. Judge Janet Johnson wrote the May 26 opinion, which allows timing extensions only if requested before the year expires. Prosecutor Jim Ottesen warns the decision changes the rules midgame and predicts appeals to the Iowa Supreme Court.
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DES Moines
Iowa
Iowa Court of Appeals
Cerro Gordo County
Janet Johnson
Scott County
Jim Ottesen
Iowa Supreme Court
Marion and Excelsior Clubs Plan Local Meetings
Marion Briefs note Marion Club No 2 will meet Friday at 7 p.m. at Farmers State Bank. Excelsior Club plans a picnic Thursday at 7 30 p.m. in the green pavilion at Thomas Park. Family of Irol Walker thanks relatives and fraternal groups for cards and flowers. Medical assistance announced at 534 11th St and 1395 Fourth Ave.
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Marion Club No
Farmers State Bank
Excelsior Club
Green Pavilion
Thomas Park
Irol Walker
Rebekah Lodge
11Th St
Fourth Ave
Housing talks set June 25
The Marion Chamber of Commerce housing council will hold a meeting for area builders and tradesmen on Thursday June 25 at 7 p.m. at Farmers State Bank. Council President Carl Foster formed the group to review housing permits and inspections in Marion. Call Foster or the Chamber office for information.
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Marion Chamber of Commerce Housing Council
Farmer's State Bank
Carl Foster
Marion
Foster
Chamber
Eleven Arrests Reported by Marion Police
Marion police last week made 11 arrests including two for robbery in the second degree. Additional arrests covered theft two, drunk driving two, assault two, criminal trespass one, disorderly conduct one, and a traffic warrant one. The week also saw 12 theft reports, 13 bad check cases, five burglaries, six criminal mischief, one criminal trespass, one false use of a financial instrument, and one assault report.
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Marion
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