Downtown Marion Redevelopment Moves Forward After Council Pact
Marion officials and the Central Business District Redevelopment Corp reach a redevelopment agreement. City contracts to design a four block mall and facade work set for bid in months with full renovation hoped to begin by late summer and finish in about two years.
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Murdoch
Marion
al Wardenburg
Wardenburg
Central Business District Redevelopment Corp
Steve Snyder
Marion Chamber of Commerce
William Grundy
CBD Corp
Larry Asaro
11Th Street
Sixth
Eighth Avenues
Charles Kraut
Seventh
Eighth
Grundy
Asaro
Bond vote urged for Squaw Creek Lake referendum
The City Council unanimously backed sending a recommendation to the Linn County Conservation Board to schedule another bond referendum for Squaw Creek Lake. Mayor William Grundy urged delaying until the project is properly promoted after residents previously voted down a 127 acre lake proposal, blaming low turnout among supporters.
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Linn County Conservation Board
Squaw Creek Lake
William Grundy
Squaw Creek
Linn County
Grundy
Cabinet officials to keynote Cedar Rapids trade seminar
Two cabinet members and possibly a third will speak at a June 19 20 seminar on Foreign Trade and Exports in Cedar Rapids Governor Ray confirmed Agriculture Secretary Bergland Labor Secretary Marshall and Ambassador Strauss will attend Commerce Secretary Kreps may replace due to conflict Others to join at least seven more administration officials The event highlights Carter administration export policy in a center hosted by Five Seasons Center Complex Cedar Rapids notes 1978 manufactured goods exports over 361 million and per capita leadership in exports Invitations sent to 14 other states to boost business agriculture and labor participation
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Jimmy Carter
Cedar Rapids
Robert Ray
Agriculture
Robert Bergland
Ray Marshall
Robert Strauss
Commerce
Juanita Kreps
Ray
Carter
National Governors’ Association
White House
Five Seasons Center
U.S
Midwest
Marion Council Expands Rehab Aid To Contract Buyers
Marion city council approved extending federally funded housing rehabilitation grants to low income contract buyers. Applicants must be current on payments and taxes, sign a note ensuring pay-back if sold, and execute a contract with the city. If the repaired home sells within three years, the city is reimbursed.
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Marion
Don Hoskins
Marion Briefs: Local Notices and Closures
YMCA Marion branch gym closes Saturday for all day volleyball tournament starting at 9 a.m. Lilac service at First United Presbyterian Church Marion Sunday 10 30 readied by lilac donations. June 10 weed removal deadline. city crews may clear if not done. Mayor warns residents to keep dogs on leashes. Garage sale at 2335 and 2365 Northview Dr. Saturday. Adv Spring Sale Rose's Candle Niche.
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Marion Branch
First United Presbyterian Church
Marion
William Grundy
Northview Dr
Marion Fire Calls and Medical Incidents
Fire crews responded to a car fire at 840 10th St at 11 44 a m and a rekindle of a shed fire at 105 35th St at 3 30 p m on Wednesday. Medical assistance was provided at 400 Lindale Drive at 12 38 p m and at Fifth Avenue and 11th Street at 5 15 p m and at Route 2 at 5 30 p m.
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10Th St
Lindale Drive
35Th St
Fifth Avenue
11Th Street
Route 2
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