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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1975

Page

16

Marion Linn-Mar Declines Merger Move

Marion Linn-Mar votes against merging with Marion Independent schools after review of cost implications and state funding needs. Superintendent Keuskop to send formal decline while Linn-Mar highlights valuation gaps and potential mill increases. Wayne Engle notes potential future cooperation but no merger now.

Litto-Mar LeRoy Keuskop Marion Independent Mario Kruskop Linn-Mar Mosenit Foundation Linn-Mariar Marion Lint-Mar Wayne Engle James Stowers Mary Seyha David Eichebberger Dennis Selress Kathleen Schanstrom

Council Approves Reading On Liquor Ordinance

Marion council gave first reading to a proposed amendment to the beer and liquor license ordinance. The change allows nonprofit groups with on site schools or churches to sell beer at social events. One member opposed. others supported. Second reading approved on a separate measure.

Marion Robert Stone Gaesle

City Advances Seal Coat Paving Plan With Dual Materials

Maron council Thursday night directed the city engineer to prepare plans and specs for a 1975 seal coat paving project. Two materials will be used a deep penetrating bi Luminous stabilizer for select streets and a conventional one coat seal for others. Streets affected include Eighth avenue Sixth to Thirteenth, Tenth street Eighth avenue to Indian Creek road, Country Club drive McGowen boulevard to Sixteenth, and McGowan Tenth to Country Club drive plus First avenue Seventh to Twenty second Sixth Avenue First to Seventh Seventh street Sixth to Seventh Tenth avenue Tenth to Eighteenth Eleventh Maplecrest Northview South Fourteenth Avenues A to E and Seventeenth Maplecrest to Twenty Seventh.

Maron Eighth Avenue Sixth Thirteenth Streets Tenth Street Indian Creek Road Country Club Drive McGowen Boulevard Sixteenth Street McGowan Country Club Seventh Sixth Avenue Sevanth Seventh Street Seventh Avenue Tenth Avenue Tenth Eighteenth Eleventh Avenue Maplecrest Northview Drives Fourteenth Street Seventeenth Avenue Maplecrest Deve

New Name For Main Elementary Honors Rudy Novak

Linn-Mar school board honors Rudy Novak a founder and former board president by renaming the Main elementary as Rudy Novak elementary effective July 1 The official dedication will occur with the new junior senior high school addition on Sept 14.

Linn-Mar Rudy Novak Novak

Final Step for Renovation of Library Taken

The city council approved the first progress payment to Montgomery Elevator Co for the elevator installation. The sum was 10 967 dollars of a 21 856 dollar contract. The project will allow handicapped access to the library. A second progress payment of 956 99 dollars to Tom Bowker and Son Inc covered conditioning work.

Langthy Montgomméry Elevator Co Tom Bowker and Son, Inc

Two Workers Die as Austrian Bridge Collapses

In Carinthia near Gimund, a road bridge under construction collapsed on Friday, killing two workers and seriously injuring another while eight remain missing, according to provincial officials.

Klagenfurt Austria Gimuend Carinthia Provinice

Linn-Mar Community School District bond issue discussed

A Thursday night meeting explored funding a bond for Linn-Mar schools. A committee including Tharp Coles and Dostal recommended financing fencing for bus parking and installation of heaters.

Linn-Mar Decoy Tharp al Coles Lomir Dostal, Jr

June 19 Set for Issuance of $200000 Bonds

Maiton s council set June 19 as the date to issue 200000 in general obligation bonds for parks improvements. Park board chair Stearns and member Nelson said funds will back development of about 200 acres bought over eight years with priority on diamonds restrooms picnicking playgrounds and tennis courts. They expect state and federal matching funds. Mayor Grundy praised park operations amid leadership changes with Joe Butterfield to assume director duties May 27.

Maiton Parke de Parment Ben Stearns Park Board William Nelson Stearns William J. Grundy Joe Butterfield Linn County Conservation Board

Board Reaches Agreement on Salary Rates

The Whe Lin Mar school board reached consensus on salaries for the 1975-76 school year. The base for certified teachers rises to 6,500 with a 10.86 percent increase from 7,000 last year. Classified staff receive about 10 percent. Administrators face 8 to 11 percent increases.

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Eastern band festival to open Saturday in Cedar Rapids

The twenty ninth annual Eastern Iowa band festival starts at 10 a.m. Saturday, sponsored by the Cedar Rapids Jaycees, with a 29-band parade along Second avenue to Fifth street SE. A 1 p.m. ceremony at Greene Square crowns the festival queen and honors marching winners. Special parade guests and local officials will participate.

Cedar Rapids Vickie Wardenburg Anson Williama Diane Luedtke Weat Liberty Iowa Melanie Schutterle Jamea Steinbeck Stan Reinis

Schroeder Then Climbs Ledge Over Election Debate

In Des Moines Rep. Laverne Schroeder climbs onto a 35 foot house chamber ledge to evade a house call restricting lawmakers to the chamber area during a contest debate. A special election committee has voted to unseat Rep. Lyle Stephens over alleged illegal ballots in last November election.

DES Moines UPI Bul Laverne Schroeder R-Mcclelland Schroeder

Public notice of street paving improvements hearing May 1978

Notice announces a hearing on proposed paving improvements in Angles Town Community. Details include project cost 5,288.05 and plans for street resurfacing with bids and funding, plus the process for objections and schedule set by the clerk. The document lists participating officials and deadlines for submission of claims or objections.

Sony Vain Es Apayra Poblahon Beeld Gasene Pacotpoue Sipaine Duara Fils College Sirier E. Setzer

Sheriff Sale Notice in Linn County Court

Sheriff’s sale announces the levy on real estate in Linn County Iowa to satisfy a judgment. The Ouachita court sale will occur at the courthouse on a stated day, with property described as beginning at the west corner and proceeding in a defined pattern to convey to the highest bidder.

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Abandoned Motor Vehicles Listed in State Notice

Local notice lists abandoned motor vehicles as of 1975 in Iowa. Entries mention models including a Chevrolet and a Ford from 1984 with license details and locations. Sheriff and county officials oversee the listing and disposal process. publication dated May 3, 1975.

Cedar Rapids zoning ordinance extends to Cedar Ramon area

The ordinance rezones Cedar Rapids areas near Cedar Ramon and adjoining townships to Ad Sp Gap OBIE. It requires roads and parking areas to be paved with asphalt concrete and sets development standards. It notes waiver provisions and awaits mayoral approval and publication. It references state and federal agencies and a 1975 proposed plan with health and welfare as context.

S.W Shawn Iniel Prpparanch Ramon

Cedar Heights zoning ordinance adopts development conditions

An ordinance titled 24-75 outlines zoning restrictions for a Cedar area parcel. It requires owner consent to development terms, engineer approval of drainage and street work, and dedication of costs to the City Clerk. The document details site development plans and acceptance of provisions by signatories.

REO Rpgr Ks Afl PUPS Ita Petardanca Prine Rgatter Rlbadt Uek Ieee TV Waters Englneer Ate Devel Opment Pion Hing Coun Ab Provol MuNieteas Proberty Jane Sueefer Biring Zubia

Fragmented OCR leads to unclear venue notice in city pages

The readable fragments show a venue notice and official actions tied to a city rollout. Names, dates, and places are partially garbled, but references to a stated event and authority imply an upcoming public or legal process. The damaged text hinders precise details.

Notice to Bidders for District Construction Project

Public notice from Clint County District invites sealed bids for a school construction project. Bidder responsibilities include submitting proposals by deadline to the district secretary and meeting specifications at the Cedar County site.

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