Weed complaints heard at Marion City Council meeting
At the Marion City Council meeting Mary Jean Beacher complained about a lot next to her home that the owner plans to develop but has not maintained. She cited winter access and sidewalk brush issues and urged action. The council directed the city manager to engage the property owner and consider stiffer penalties to deter city-maintained obligations.
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Mary Jean Beacher
Third Ave
Beacher
Mentzer School
Larry Asaro
Grundy
Marion Park Board Considering New Pool Plan
A study by Manfred F. Judernatz from Schemmer Associates recommends replacing or relocating the Marion pool due to structural cracks unstable soils and repeated flooding. Options include repairs 174150 dollars replacement 490850 rebuild 646000 or new site 775000 with grant funding explored. The board will study the report before deciding and address park disturbances from motorized vehicles.
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Schemmer Associates
Davenport
American Legion
Schemmer
The
Bureau of Outdoor Recreation
Thomas Park
Joe Butterfield
Marion Police
Blight group seeks grass roots representation in Cedar Rapids
Citizens United To Fight the Blight urges more Flats and Oak Hill residents on the Oak Hill Liaison Committee and calls for canvassing before planning changes. They object to the committee's authority and its recent option denial to a minority developer, planning a July 6 meeting and July 7 cleanup day.
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Grass Roots
Cedar Rapids
Oak Hill
Jane Boyd
Flats
Lucio Sanchez
Soutter Ave
Sanchez
City Planning Department
Planning Commission
On This Date 1870 Congress Establishes Justice Department
On this date in 1870 Congress established the Department of Justice marking a major expansion of federal legal and investigative power. The creation centralized law enforcement and legal administration under a single executive department.
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Congress
Department of Justice
Premature end to Scrabble marathon ends at Marion
The Scrabble marathon in Marion ended about 10 45 a m with players Matt Miller Pat Grady Mike Galligan and Mark Johnson unable to continue after 120hour five day record attempt by four England players. Grady Galligan and Johnson withdrew after sleep deprivation.
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Marion
Matt Miller
Pat Grady
Mike Galligan
Mark Johnson
England
Grady
Galligan
Johnson
Marion Briefs and Advertisements for The Hearty Appetite
Marion notices announce Ron and Dottie's closed June 25. A July 9 Sunday brunch runs 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The Hearty Appetite 1155 7th Avenue Marion. An estate auction is scheduled June 24 at 1 p.m. 870 8th Street Marion.
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Adv
7Th Avenue
Marion
8Th Street
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