Plan reviewed to test air at Vernon Middle School
Marion Independent reports the Marion School Board reviewed a CHART Services Ltd proposal to conduct an indoor air quality survey at Vernon Middle School for 2500 and to map symptoms on a floor plan while testing contaminants. The district notes public release of results if tests occur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Independent 3 School Board
Chart Services Ltd
Vernon Middle School
Donna Bullard
the Gazette
Hulleman
Bullard
Equity plan adopted by Marion school board
The Marion Independent School District approved a Voluntary Compliance Plan to address equity issues raised by the Iowa Department of Education. Goals include reviewing the mascot and logo, making Vernon Middle School accessible, enhancing facility accessibility, and meeting MCNS education standards across curriculum and policy. The MCNS committee will expand to include minority groups and people with disabilities and will apply MCNS objectives to texts and library materials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kevin Kane de Marion
Independent School Board
Iowa Department of Education
Vernon Middle School
Drunken Driving Charges Listed in The Log
The Log lists multiple drunken driving arrests with times and places in Linn County. Offenders include Jason P. Rattora, Gene R. Griffin, Michael R. Schafer, Arnold J. Johnson, Lisa M. Neuendorf, Deanne M. Wood, Curtis E. Hansen, John C. Russell, Jeffrey L. Tjaden, Douglas W. Smith, Robert L. Halstead, and others. The notices note second offenses in several cases and reference locations such as Ellis Boulevard, First Avenue East, and 10th Street SE.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jason P. Rattora
15Th Ave
Ellis Boulevard
Avenue NW
Gene R. Griffin
14Th St
First Avenue East
Michael R. Schafer
24Th St. NW
24Th St NI
Arnold J. Johnson
A Ave
First
A Avenues
Lisa M. Neuendorf
Vinton
Interstate 380
Seventh Street
Deanne M. Wood
McKinley St
First Avenue
Second Street
Curtis E. Hansen
C Ave
Third Avenue
John C. Russell
Drakesville
Jeffrey L. Tjaden
Monticello
35Th Street
Douglas W. Smith
Dartmouth St
County Road
E-70
Sixth Street
Fire Hits Richland Newspaper Office Damages Several Businesses
The Plainsmen Clarion building was heavily damaged by a Sunday afternoon fire. Firefighters from multiple towns contained the blaze. the publisher said computer and office gear may cost up to 4000 dollars. Some staff moved operations to a post office box while seeking a new location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richland
Louisa Publishing
Jim Hodges
Plainsmen Clarion
Hodges
Plainsmen
Wapello
Harold Anderson
Keota
Ollie
Packwood
Brighton
Fairfield
Larry Cohenour
Cohenour
Magic Mirror Beauty Salon
Williamsburg outlet center sparks local growth and debate
Williamsburg Iowa gains from Tanger Outlet Center with 300 to 400 new jobs in 15 months as expansion adds 34 000 square feet and 10 shops while downtown sales tax rises. Chamber leaders credit mall with driving economic activity and downtown traffic though some worry about downtown impact and long term planning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Awewene
Dareet
Williamsburg
Barb Schaefer
Tanger Factory
Iowa County
Schaefer
Chamber of Commerce
I-80
Dianna Whiting
New Chamber of Commerce
Robert Newkirk
Newkirk Electric
Bev Watts
Garth Livingston
Tanger
Residents oppose Higley redevelopments in Wellington Heights
Opponents argue the Higley project worsens congestion in a pre automobile era neighborhood. Andy Hasley cites overburdened streets and lack of redevelopment plans while Lila Starr of the Wellington Heights Association says the move clashes with efforts to curb commercial growth. Also a conditional use permit for soccer fields at 2707 Otis Ave SE was approved as Mick Steffans buys a 37 acre Rompot site for a Little Caesars Soccer Club home field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andy Hasley
Eighth Ave
Lila Starr
Wellington Heights
Board of Adjustment
Otis Ave. SE
Mick Steffans
Little Caesar's
Rompot
Don't Drive Day Promoted in Cedar Rapids
The city bus department and the American Lung Association promote Don't Drive Day on Thursday in Cedar Rapids as part of a nationwide environmental awareness campaign. Residents are urged to use the city bus for commuting and information on bus routes and schedules is available at 394 5355.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Bus Department
American Lung Association
Cedar Rapids
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By Kevin Kane
Harold Hulleman
Marion
Gordon Gibson
Hazcon Inc
Ing
The
Gazette
Linn County
Robert L. Halstead
Iowa City
10Th Street
Michael E. Griffin
Ninth St
Shelly Robertson
Ninth Street
Willie D. Rogers
15Th St. NE
Mona Roberts
Kevin E. Boyett
Bever Ave
Dava Reading
Gerald W. Stevens
17Th St. SE
Roosevelt Hotel
First Ave. NE
C Ave. NW
Second Ave
Johnson Ave
10Th St
First Ave
Blairs Ferry
Fifth Ave
Center Point Rd
18Th St
31St St
Sixth St
16Th Ave
First St
Waconia Lane
C St
Wilson Ave
Blairs Ferry Rd
Hiawatha
33Rd Ave
Tower Terrace
Tire
Otter
Cherry Valley
Nursery Roads
Fairfax
Kirkwood Ballpark
East Cemetery Rd
Rolling Acres
Center Point
Pallisades Access Rd
Paris Rd
Troy Mills
B Ave
Mount Vernon
Hodgin Road
Springville
76Th Avenue
Covington Rd
Urbana
Marion Rd
Central City
Jefferson
Lisbon
Dave Gosch
Patty Stephens
Tony Stephens
Stephens
Ibarber
Mary Zielinski
Kalona
Higley
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