ResCare pitches private takeover for Linn County care facility
ResCare of Louisville proposes taking the county run facility private over five years and vows to honor existing contracts. Anita Bowles and Mike Binkley told Linn County Supervisors the move would not harm management, noting no layoffs amid downsizing and ongoing union accord acceptance. The board will decide April 12 between ResCare and Abbe Center for Community Care.
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Abbe Proposes Renewed Commitment to Linn County Care
Abbe Inc. presents a five person team to Linn County supervisors aiming to renew local nonprofit management of a care facility serving residents. Abbe stresses experience with mentally ill residents and proposes enhanced oversight by a local board with clear care managers for each resident. Opponent ResCare argues as a large for profit. county costs and finances are under review.
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Marion Airport to gain tax increment district aid
Linn County supervisors move to establish the county first TIF district for the Marion Airport to fund a 2.7 million improvement plan over 20 years. The airport aims to add hangars a new office and maintenance facility upgrade a 2,800 foot runway and extend it later, with impact on Marion and nearby communities.
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Central City store robbed over weekend
Central City authorities report a break in at the Jack & Jill County Store on 9 South Ave. between 9:30 Saturday night and 4 a.m. Sunday. Thieves breached a steel wall, first blocked by a refrigerated display, then forced a second entry. About $775 in cash was taken from the safe and a laser printer from the computer system, with possible additional items missing.
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