Parents Rally Support for Wilson Grant Compromise Plan
Southwest Cedar Rapids parents write to the school board backing a compromise to keep Wilson Junior High open as a combined K8, amid concerns over Grant Elementary closure. Supporters praise Guthrie for listening and warn against reversion to prior plans. The board votes May 16.
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Cedar Rapids
the Gazette
Wilson
Jerry
Kay Copeland
Grant
Pat Strawhorn
Teresa Drive
Strawhorn
Guthrie
Marvin
Maire
Lucinda Young
Young
Community and City Meetings and Events Listing
A schedule of Linn County meetings and city events including hearings and council sessions at various venues. Also lists concerts by Kirkwood bands at Ballantyne Auditorium and Coe student events with free admissions.
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Kirkwood
Ballantyne
Sinclair Auditorium
Coe
Micah
Laura
Ballantyne Auditorium
Marion briefs band meeting and spring concert schedule
Vernon Middle School hosts a 7 15 p m band meeting for parents of fourth graders with instrument demo and rental info. The Marion Independent Schools spring concert for grades five and six is at 7 30 p m Tuesday in the Vernon gym, free to the public. CBS Lorraine Circle dinner May 17 at Midland Financial Center costs 3 with reservations to Nellie Hotle. Marion Nature and Garden meets 1 30 p m Wednesday at Vera Vaughn 1325 B Ave Marion.
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Linn County Supervisors
Marion
Linn County Board of Review
Linn County Assessor
Linn County
Ely City Council
Ely Community Building
Walker City Council
Walker City
Vernon Middle School
Marion Independent Schools
CBS
Lorraine Circle
Midland Financial Center
Nellie Hotle
Community awards honor Greco and local volunteers
Leo Greco received the meritorious service award from the Association for Retarded Citizens of Linn County at the annual dinner at Stouffer's Five Seasons Hotel. He helped raise over $12,000 for Camp Courageous. New officers include Scott Seibert as president and Frieda Thomas as a vice president.
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Leo Greco
Association For Retarded Citizens of
Linn County
Greco
Association
Stouffer
Five Seasons Hotel
Scott Seibert
Craig Harwood
Frieda Thomas
Judy Landt
Dick Beavers
Geri Pettitt
Douglas Horton
Bill King
Bob Rompot
Jack Terndrup
Phil White
College Community Schedules 4 Redistricting Plans Hearing
The College Community Schools board weighs four redistricting plans to balance sub district populations. A public hearing and board discussion are set for May 17. Copies are available from the district business office or by calling Glenn Selzer at 848-4121.
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The
College Community Schools Board of Education
Glenn Selzer
Iowa League of Women Voters
College Community
College Community Board
Grand Wood Area Education Agency
School board to pick plan for director districts voters face September
After a public hearing the board will choose the best of four proposals for director sub districts. Plans A and B propose six sub districts and one at large director for the district. Plan C and D would use five sub districts and two at large directors with different population figures for each district.
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Lois Fleagle
Wisconsin St. SW
Grant Pta
Grant School
Barbara Sherman
20Th Ave
Sherman
Second Ave
Kurt Rogahn
Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon City Hall
Mount Vernon High School
St. George Orthodox Church
Squaw Creek
Diane Soderman
ARC
Peggy Hester
Merle
William Hennessey
Karen Chambers
Linda Kness
Eric Mote
Kay Pitlik
Center Point Road
N.E
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Vern Cooper Bidg
Smulekoffs
Aamaier Solarian
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