Marion unveils Comprehensive Development Plan for future growth
Marion proposes a long range Comprehensive Development Plan guiding zoning, subdivisions, capital improvements and preservation. Public meetings begin tonight at 7 in Marion High School Auditorium with additional sessions Tuesday and Wednesday, outlining a bypass dependent transportation and neighborhood development strategy.
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Reid Melrose Magney Aacette
Marion
Marion High School
Jeff Schott
Planning and Zoning Commission
Schott
11Th Street
Iowa Department of Transportation
35Th Street
Linn-Mar
City Hall
Council Chambers
Cedar Rapids Bonds Raise Funds for City Projects and Tax Relief
The Cedar Rapids City Council sold 4.5 million in general obligation bonds to fund sewer, park, street improvements and firefighting gear while aiming to reduce the property tax rate. The 12 year issue carries 2.8 million in interest, with planners noting tax-exempt status supports buyer interest.
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Mark Glenn
Cedar Rapids
the Gazette
Harold Schaefer
Schaefer
Volunteer Opportunities Across Local Organizations This Summer
Community groups list multiple volunteer roles including baseball umpire for Jane Boyd Community House contact Suzy Beshears 366-0431. Retired Senior Volunteer Program seeks part time helpers age 60 plus. call Faye 398-3644. Iowa Department of Social Services needs volunteers for elderly nursing home residents. Sylvia available Tuesday to Thursday 398-3950. Handicapped Systems seeks leader for Explorers group phone Judy 398-3539. Better Business Bureau volunteers for arbitration training. call Nancy 366-4299 or Lisa 366-5401. Indian Creek Nature Center seeks volunteer naturalists for fifth grade classes. call 362-0664. United Cerebral Palsy Center needs adult card game helper. contact Marcie Hosch 365-4657. Seminole Valley Farm seeks school tour guides April 15 to May 24. call Phyllis Hall 363-0970 or Harold Ewoldt 393-6513. Preserve Cedar Rapids history and have fun.
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Jane Boyd
Suzy Beshears
Faye
Iowa
Nancy
Lisa
Indian Creek Nature Center
United Cerebral Palsy Center
Eighth St. NW
Marcie Hosch
Seminole Valley Farm
Phyllis Hall
Harold Ewoldt
Cedar Rapids
Iowa 149 repairs close Iowa County section this week
The Iowa Department of Transportation closes the Ames A section of Highway 149 between Parnell and Williamsburg for reconstruction. Detour routes traffic north via I-66 to I-80 then east to the interchange north of Williamsburg. Total project costs exceed $2.26 million with Barker Construction as the prime contractor.
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Iowa County
Ames
Iowa Department of Transportation
Parnell
Williamsburg
Barker Construction Company
Iowa City
MIE Inc
Deep River
Grimshaw Construction Company
Winfield
Bloomfield Bridge and Culvert, Inc
Bloomfield
Marion Briefs Ad Help and Early Dismissal Notice
Marion Gazette lists two items. An advertisement phone line is provided for Marion Briefs. Linn-Mar students will be dismissed 90 minutes early Thursday and have no classes Friday due to a teacher workday and parent conference mix.
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Marion
Linn-Mar
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