Community House struggles with budget cuts and prayer
Jane Boyd Community House faces a 7.5 percent cut from the 1982 United Way budget, leaving an $8,360 shortfall even after staff pay cuts and layoffs. Executive director Evelyn Jackson says the agency depends on United Way for over 80 percent of its funding and hopes for additional contributions to reach a $260,038 total.
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Evelyn Jackson
United Way
Jane Boyd
Jackson
Community House
Community House cutbacks end Home Visitor Program
Despite eliminating the two teachers and the Home Visitor Program to save costs, Jane Boyd Community House remains tied to past alliances. Preschool director Merilee Rosberg notes the value of home visits for parents and children, illustrating with Grandmother Carolyn Akers and grandson Lauren, who benefited from weekly sessions and parental guidance to foster learning at home.
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Carolyn Akers
Lauren
Jane Boyd Community House
Christie Wallace
Merilee Rosberg
Community House
Rosberg
16Th St. SE
Akers
Linn County and Mount Vernon civic meetings schedule
A dense list of local meetings and events for Linn County including Board of Review sessions at the county assessor’s office and Cedar Rapids. Supervisors, Veterans Affairs, Health Board hearings. Marion and Mount Vernon events. school and library meetings. and multiple music recitals at Cornell College, Mount Vernon, and Coe College with times ranging from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. plus a note about a free movies list on page 13A.
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Linn County Board of Review
Linn County Supervisors
Linn County
Cedar Rapids Board of Review
Linn County Commission of Veterans Affairs
Hiawatha Recreation Committee
Hiawatha
Fairfax Library Board
Public
Linn County Conservation Board
Marion
Linn
Robins
Robins City Hall
Linn County Health Department
Center Point Road
Riverside Citizens Committee
Mount Vernon
James Martin
Cornell
King Chapel
Cornell College
Spring car checkup tips from Automo tive Council
Southfield Michigan dispatch notes four spring car checks from the Automotive Information Council. Inspect under the hood including coolant, battery water, filters, and possible tuneup. Look beneath for exhaust leaks and salt damage. Clean and protect the exterior with wash wax chrome polish and touch up any rust. Test starting, idle, gas mileage, air conditioning, brakes, and steering on a road test.
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Southfield
Mich
UPI
Automotive Information Council
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Linn County Health Board
David L. Brockway
A.A.E.H
Iers
Pai
Earl May
YEN & Plan
Genoa Center
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