Prairieburg recluse Leo Bebee finds community support amid welfare limits
Leo Bebee, 73, of Prairieburg, disabled since a hunting accident, has lived on a half acre for 30 years in a mobility restricted home. A faulty waste system nearly led to eviction when health officials noticed surface effluent, prompting HACAP to help with meals and aid as neighbors rally to find a solution.
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Leo Bebee
Prairieburg
Leo
the Gazette
Linn County
Department of Health
HACAP
Marta Riis
Linn County Health Department
College Community Board Okays Complaint Process
The College Community board voted to close its trust account at First Trust and Savings and approved the second reading of professional complaint procedures to let teachers raise concerns through an official process. Superintendent Bayne announced a June 21 meeting, a Minnesota fishing trip, and May 22 commencement on the football field as the school year ends June 2 for students and June 3 for teachers. Leo’s housing crisis story is recounted with HACAP and local readers donating funds and labor to install a septic system after a Cedar Rapids businessman provided the tank and field tile at reduced cost.
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College Community, School Board
First Trust and Savings Bank
College Community School District
Glenn Selzer
James Bayne
Bayne
Minnesota
Supt. Bayne
Leo
HACAP
Farmers Home Administration
Marge Wetherill
Cedar Rapids
Doug Ejiben
Chris Ammeter
Coggan
Doug
Linn County
Low Bids Accepted for School Paving Projects
The College Community school board accepted three bids for asphalt sealing and paving. Gee Grading won the seal and repaint on the school complex for 3 448 dollars. Kutchera Construction secured 21 185 for the elementary paving and 7 650 for the Prairie shop area. Cedar Rapids Asphalt and Paving was the other bidder. The board will restudy works at the radius drive and Prairieview and place the issue on the next meeting agenda.
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The
College Community School Board
Gee
Kutchera
Cedar Rapids
School board accepts resignations and approves staff changes
The board accepted the resignations of Mary Cox and Ron Rohlena, both teachers. It approved reassignment of coaching duties for Floyd Smith and Dave Crisman, and accepted Tim Turner's transfer of duties. In hourly staff matters, the board advanced Al Anderson, Steve Swaney, Dave Garman, Emma Jo Fairlie and Daniel Stolba on the salary schedule for probationary completion.
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the College Community School Board
Mary Cox
Ron Rohlena
Floyd Smith
Dave Crisman
Tim Turner
al Anderson
Steve Swaney
Dave Garman
Emma Jo Fairlie
Daniel Stolba
Low Bid Accepted for 429 Lockers at College Community
Metropolit an Supply Co. won the bid of 13 941.55 to install 429 center wing lockers and remove old units. The College Community school board approved the bid Tuesday night, noting the district estimate was slightly higher. Heavier gauge metal lockers will be installed to deter damage.
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Metropolitan Supply Co
College Community School Board
Glenn Selzer
E. Cohn and Sons, Inc
Selzer
Mack and Mabel Set at Jefferson High
The Jefferson Musical Theater will stage Mack and Mabel on Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m. in the Jefferson High School auditorium. The two act musical tells the love story of silent film director Mack Sennett and star Mabel Normand with additional shows May 19 20 and 21 at 8 p.m. in the same venue.
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Central City
Hawkeye
College Community Board
By Ann Schrader Lazette
Coggon
Gazette
Chris
Council On Aging
Hacap’s
Wetherill
Mack and Mabel
Jefferson
By Hart Schaffner
Marx
Hart Schaffner & Marx
Manhattan
Omanhattan
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