Cedar Rapids School Budget Increases Slightly
The Cedar Rapids Community School Board approves a 1978 79 budget of 44 853 136 up from 42 735 595 with a millage rate of 14 9185 per thousand, lower than the current 15 2318 due to higher property values and projected revenue from taxes and miscellaneous income. The district tax base rises from 1 382 334 703 to 1 479 644 185, with general expenses pegged at 41 443 112 and the school house fund at 3 410 024.
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Cedar Rapids
Otto Wiedersberg
Wiedersberg
Harmony marked by cordial talks at college district meeting
Informational meeting on curriculum at the College Community School District drew more teachers and administrators than parents after a foggy Monday. Acting superintendent Robert Bostwick urged unity while principals explained courses, pacing, and counseling efforts as parents expressed few objections.
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College Community School
Prairie Junior High
Robert Bostwick
James Bayne
Bostwick
Jim Jennings
Ken Steine
Stevie
Evening Auto Maintenance Workshop for Women at Kirkwood
Kirkwood Community College hosts an evening workshop in Linn Hall focusing on preventive maintenance and minor repairs. Bill Eddings explains tire-changing tire inflation battery care and alignment will be covered. The session runs 7 to 9 p.m. with a 1 dollar fee and reservations by calling 398-5435.
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Kirkwood Community College
Linn Hall
Bill Eddings
Kirkwood Community Education
Eddings
1964 Jack Ruby Found Guilty in Oswald Killing
On this date in 1964 Jack Ruby was convicted of murder in the slaying of Lee Harvey Oswald, who killed President John F Kennedy. Ruby received a death sentence but the conviction was overturned and he died while awaiting a new trial.
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Jack Ruby
Lee Harvey Oswald
John F. Kennedy
Ruby
Cedar Rapids Board keeps Wednesday after school limits
The Cedar Rapids School Board voted to keep restrictions on Wednesday after school activities for elementary, junior high, and senior high students while forming a committee to study the policy. They approved a review procedure to evaluate possible changes in response to public input.
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Cedar Rapids
Educational Service Center
Kennedy High School
Augustana Band to Perform at Clear Creek High School
The 72 piece Augustana Concert Band directed by George Opheim will open with Dance of the Spirits of Fire. Soloist Gary Mortenson from Itasca will perform Concerto in D Major for Trumpet. Admission is $1. The group also plans a Chicago appearance on April 13 for the Music Educators National Conference.
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Tiffin
Augustana
Clear Creek High School
George Opheim
Chicago
Board weighs Wednesday night activity limits and family night
The school board discussed student activities rules amid district policy revamp with possible inclusion of new study committee members by March 27. Clergy from Churches United urged a family night while pastors noted enforcement gaps and pressure on students to skip church events. The regulation allows no exceptions to Wednesday time limits without 48 hour notice and principal approval. annual notices to students regarding exemptions are required.
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Moore
Gerald Fatka
Churches United
Fatka
Marvin Maire
Jefferson and Kennedy
Jeffer son High to stage The Would-Be Gentlemen farce
Jeffer son High School theater presents Moliere comedy The Would-Be Gentlemen at 8 p.m. on Thursday through Monday in the school auditorium. Todd Abney plays the newly rich Monsieur Jourdain with a cast including Jerry Hoyum, Ed Simon, Tim Prignitz and others. Admission is 1 for children and 1.50 for adults. reservations at 398 2344. Rita Tushingham is 36 today.
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Jefferson High School
Moliere
Monsieur Jourdain
Todd Abney
Jerry Hoyum
Ed Simon
Tim Prignitz
Mike King
Anne Christensen
Helene Mocaer
Bruce Johnson
Greg Penn
Mike Campbell
Beth Garbers
Luann Astor
Bob Gull
Suehila Igram
Pete Sherman
Ron Hruby
Neil Frank
Walter Furman
Tim Wendt
Mike West
Kim Bode
Chris Wilderman
Robert Gender
Marv Hippen
SanDee Skelton
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