School staffing cuts loom as districts plan for 1979-80
Cedar Rapids and neighboring districts face major teacher layoffs amid enrollment declines. The Cedar Rapids Board will decide on 27 to 29 terminations, mainly in elementary and secondary levels, with several cuts in physical education and counseling. Marion Independent and College Community anticipate smaller staff changes, while Linn-Mar plans 18 new teaching positions contingent on enrollment trends.
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White
Science
Iowa
Cedar Rapids Board of Education
Robert Bostwick
Board of Education
Bostwick
Linn-Mar
Glen Easterday
Veterans weigh pension paths under new US law changes
The Grant Wood chapter of the American National Red Cross assists area veterans with the new pension rules the income questionnaire asks whether to stay under the old law or switch to the new law. The VA notes the aim to curb pensions while targeting those most in need. Veterans have until Oct 1 to respond, with a grandfather clause allowing old-law coverage.
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Grant Wood Chapter
The
American National Red Cross
Edie Liotis
Red Cross
Veterans Administration
Federal
Max Cleland
Liotis
Spond
Armed Services
Iranian Children Blamed for Marion Bedroom Fire
A morning 6:18 fire damaged a bedroom at Susan De tert 295 Sixth Ave Marion. Investigators say two young children playing with a cigarette lighter and candles started the blaze. No injuries. Bedding and clothing burned, smoke damage noted. Red Cross aids owner Paul Stadt mueller Route 3 Marion.
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Susan Detert
Sixth Ave
Grant Wood Area
The
Red Cross
Paul Stadtmueller
Route 3
Marion
Marion Briefs Corrections and Club Meet Times
Short notices from Marion note a $5 off perm correction at Marlene's Beauty Nook with contact 377 4424. The 66 Club meets Tuesday at 1 30 p.m. and U S Circle Circle meets at 1 15 p.m. both at Bishop Buffet in Lindale Plaza with Mrs Arlo Benesh hosting. A 140 acre Cedar Rapids site was named ten years ago for a proposed electric steel mill complex.
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Marlene
L.O. 66 — Club
Bishop Buffet
Lindale Plaza
U.S
Arlo Benesh
Cedar Rapids
Marion Police Sees Quiet Week With 11 Thefts Reported
Marion police logged a relatively calm week with 11 thefts, down from 32 the previous week. The incidents included three bad checks and miscellaneous items, plus two forgeries, four burglaries, a $600 watch, and $50 in nickels stolen in one burglary. Additional crimes were three criminal mischief cases, two assaults, and one criminal trespass.
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Marion
Linn-Mar schedules three early dismissals and snow makeup day
Linn-Mar parents are reminded of three 90 minute early dismissals on March 20 21 and a snow makeup day on Wednesday March 21. Geese Elementary teachers will hold parent conferences after students are released. Secondary teachers have a workday period. The third quarter ends Tuesday March 20.
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Linn-Mar
Thirteen Charged With Drunk Driving in Linn County
Thirteen people were charged with drunk driving over the weekend in Linn County. Names include Wayne A. King 20 Center Point at Sixth and Cherry. Robert L. Streeper 30 Anamosa at 13 and 151. Bernard S. Michalec 23 Ely near river road. Bryan K. Langfitt 20 Grand Junction. Jeffrey J. Wieland 20 Winthrop. David J. McCalley 20 Cedar Rapids area. David D. Gatzlaff 22 Sanborn Minnesota at Grand Avenue Marion. Richard E. Brummel 43 on West Post Road. Dennis G. Melrose 24 Cedar Rapids area. Kevin E. Shaw 22 Cedar Rapids area. Kevin L. Harris 22 Cedar Rapids area. Mary E. Markey 52 Cedar Rapids area. Tony N. Trusty 24 Cedar Rapids area. Several others faced additional charges such as speeding, license violations, or stop-sign disobedience.
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Linn County
Wayne A. King
Center Point
Sixth Street
Cherry Drive
Robert L. Streeper
Anamosa
Bernard S. Michalec
Kohawk
Kirkwood Estates
Ely
Bryan K. Langfitt
Grand Junction
Springville
Jeffrey J. Wieland
Winthrop
Linn
David J. McCalley
D Ave
Fifth Avenue
David D. Gatzlaff
Sanborn
Minn
Grand Avenue
Marion
Richard E. Brummel
Johnson Ave
West Post Road
Highway 30
Dennis G. Melrose
First Ave
First Avenue
16Th Street
Iowa
Kevin E. Shaw
Kesler Road
Kevin L. Harris
Third Ave
Eighth Avenue
Mary E. Markey
Thompson Drive
Third Avenue
Rockford Road
Tony N. Trusty
Mallory St
Fire and medical calls in Cedar Falls area notes
Fire calls reported at 6 34 p m Friday and 6 18 a m today. Medical aid at 915 Blairs Ferry Road and at 525 14th St. A fire to a bedroom occurred at 295 Sixth Ave. Also mentions two men believed to be northeast Iowa phantom burglars nabbed in Cedar Falls, twenty years ago.
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Blairs Ferry Road
14Th St
Sixth Ave
Iowa
Cedar Falls
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