Marion board moves July meeting up one week
Marion Independent School District members voted to move the single July meeting from July 25 to July 18 at 7 p.m. to permit Superintendent Sarah Pinion to attend an educational summit in Des Moines. The board also tabled renewing its Iowa Association of School Boards membership to June 27 for possible metro discussions. 2011-12 dues would total $6,141.
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Cedar Rapids Freedom Festival flags for retirement drive
In Cedar Rapids the Freedom Festival asks residents to drop off old flags for retirement. About 50 flags have been collected in the second annual drive, with a veterans group handling disposal. Russ Oviatt says the project is rewarding and notes flags go to a proper retirement ceremony at the festival office on Second Street SE.
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Paramount Theatre set for first bid and ground breaking this month
Cedar Rapids officials say Miron Construction bid 5.38 million for the Paramount Theatre first construction phase, below the 5.5 million estimate. The council will award June 28 with groundbreaking set for 11:30 a.m. June 29.
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North Liberty Moves Forward on Juvenile Curfew Change
North Liberty City Council advanced the second reading of a proposed amendment to the juvenile curfew ordinance. The change targets adult responsibility wording to align with a 2009 Iowa Supreme Court ruling while preserving the ordinance's intent. The council plans a final vote on June 28, with last night’s vote unanimous aside from one absence.
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