Library board rejects Armstrong gift over bad precedent
The Friends of the Public Library voted 10 to 2 to return a $3,305.04 check from Robert Armstrong and an invoice from Weidt Associates, saying acceptance would set a harmful precedent after the library trustees had rejected an updated plan. Armstrong argued the gift would allow a tax deduction, but board members questioned legality and future implications.
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Friends of the Public Library
Robert Armstrong
Weidt
Cedar Rapids
Armstrong
Peter Langmack
Armstrong/Weidt
Kathy Hoover
Library Board
Weidt Associates
Public Library
Friends Board
Langmack
Mount Mercy College names five new trustees
Mount Mercy College announces five new trustees at a semiannual meeting held October 27. They are Sister Mary Lou Podzimek, Mrs. Alex Meyer, Robert W. Giertz, David Zelinsky, and Dr. Clayton F. Callis. The report includes brief bios and notes continuing terms for four re-elected trustees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Mercy College Board of Trustees
Emmett Scherrman
Mary Lou Podzimek
Alex Meyer
Robert W. Giertz
David Zelinsky
Clayton F. Callis
Mary Lou
Sacred Heart Convent
Prairie Drive
Congregation of the Sisters of Mercy of
Cedar Rapids
St. Matthew School
Mount Mercy Academy
Mount Mercy College
Loras College
Clarke College
Aquinas Institute of Theology
St. Benedict
Decorah
St. John
Clarion
Waterloo
DeWitt, Ames
Elma and
Oelwein
National Sisters
Voca
Martin L. Andreas
Grande Ave
Howard H. Cherry Jr
East Post Road SE
Frank D’aquila
Wayzata
Minn
John Huston Jr
22Nd St
John J. Kamerick
Cedar Falls
Iowa
Halloween vandalism dominates Marion police blotter
Marion police blotter highlights 39 criminal mischief reports mostly tied to Halloween vandalism. Nearly 50 tires were slashed in one night. Other incidents include one robbery, candy thefts from children, a stolen moped, three burglaries, two assaults, 19 thefts, seven arrests, drunk driving and public intoxication charges, a concealed weapon arrest, criminal mischief, a warrant, 15 speeding tickets and 12 other traffic offenses.
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Marion
Marion High School to Stage A Gap in Generations
The Marion High School drama department schedules two performances of A Gap in Generations by Jerry Blunt at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday in the high school theater. Director is Cynthia Boyer and set by George Dowker. If football playoff delays occur the show will shift to Sunday matinee and Monday night with tickets at 377 9891.
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Marion High School
Jerry Blunt
Cynthia Boyer
George Dowker
Drama Department
Jean Anderson
Anderson
Marion High
Marion
Wallace appointed first treasurer of Linn County center
Sam Wallace was named the initial treasurer for the Community Mental Health Center of Linn County at a regular board meeting. He previously served as board president from 1976 to July 1979 and will manage financial records and help prepare the 1980 81 budget. The center was praised as in excellent financial standing by Marlene Cebuhar with a full audit report due in December.
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Sam Wallace
Community Mental Health Center
Linn County
Wallace
Marlene Cebuhar
Vernon Middle School Instructor Nominated for Teacher of the Year
Mary D. Shaff a Vernon Middle School sixth grade social studies teacher is Marion Independent Schools candidate for the Iowa Department of Public Instruction teacher of the year. Shaff has 17 years' teaching experience and has been with the Marion district since 1967. She once taught fourth grade at Mentzer Elementary and now chairs the Marion Instructional Council and has led the Marion Education Association.
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Mary D. Shaff
Vernon
Marion Independent Schools
Iowa Department of Public Instruction
Linn-Mar to Honor Longtime District Employees
Linn-Mar Community School District will honor staff with more than 10 years of service in employee recognition coffees held in each building over the next two weeks. Superintendent Dr Glen Easterday and school board members will present pins and certificates, with 20 years’ service honored previously in August. The coffees align with American Education Week November 11 to 17.
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Linn-Mar Community School District
Glen Easterday
Marion briefs and community notices
Marion Independent Schools board Meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Longfellow Building. MARABWA Women’s chapter meets at 6 15 p.m. Thursday at the Long branch with dinner at 6 45. Dave Novak of Indian Creek Nature Center and Evelyn Mulford as vocational speaker. House sale Jim and Mrs DeWeerdt sell 2960 19th Ave to Gerald East Cedar Rapids. Century 21 Ray Kohl Realtors ERA Kensinger Associates handled. Linn Mar Schools board meets at 7 p.m. Thursday Educational Services Center. Ray’s Jewelry pierced earring clinic Saturday noon to 4.
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Marion Independent Schools Board of Directors
Longfellow
Business Women
Marabwa
American Business Women’s Association
Long Branch
Dave Novak
Indian Creek Nature Center
Evelyn Mulford
Jim DeWeerdt
19Th Ave
Gerald
Cedar Rapids
DeWeerdts
Century 21 Ray Kohl Realtors
Era-Kensinger Associates
Linn-Mar Schools Board of Directors
Educational Services Center
Israelis Raise Gas Price to 2.54 Dollars a Gallon
TEL AVIV AP The Energy Ministry raised the premium gasoline price by 42 cents to 2.54 dollars per gallon to align with rising market costs and the devalued Israeli pound. Diesel fuel and home heating oil prices also increased and higher costs for electricity water and manufactured goods were expected.
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Tel Aviv
Israel
Energy Ministry
Free Wood at City Landfill For Personal Use Only
City landfill offers free large logs for personal firewood use with a daily limit of one cord per person. A no-charge permit is required and available at the site. Open weekdays 7 am to 5 pm and Saturdays 10 am to 3 pm, closed Sundays. the city bears no liability for injuries or losses.
Twelve motorists charged with drunk driving in Linn County
Twelve persons were arrested and charged with drunk driving in Linn County from Saturday into early today. The report lists motorists with ages and addresses, noting additional charges for several including speeding, license violations, and failing to yield.
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Linn County
Claire M. Chalup
Des Moines
Mount Vernon Road
Knoll Street
Shawn L. Brandt
Underwood Ave
Sixth Street
Richard D. Reynolds
Rockford Road
Bertram Road
Donald J. Sternhagen
Ninth Ave
Marion
Blairs Ferry Road
Lloyd E. Bell
B Ave
First Avenue
Dick L. Covington
Center Point Road
50Th Street
Clifford F. Klouda
12Th St
Highway 13
Richard D. Clinton
First Ave
Seventh Avenue
Velva L. Untiect
Seminole Ave
10Th Street
S. Rogers
14Th St
Fourth Avenue
12Th Street SE
Rogers
12Th Street
Debbie Turnis
Central Ave
Third
Fourth Avenues
Tom W. Wacker
13Th Ave
Hiawatha
Alburnett Road
Kevin R. Langan
Silva Drive
Ozark reinstates morning flight to Cedar Rapids
Ozark Air Lines resumes morning service in Cedar Rapids after a flight attendants strike. Flight 915 from Minneapolis leaves at 6:10 a.m. and arrives in Cedar Rapids at 6:53 a.m. The schedule, reduced since Sept. 13, aims to have all 10 flights back by Dec. 15.
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Cedar Rapids
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Iowa City
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Edar Rapids
Owa
Comne Nee
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Ozark
Kirkwood
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Vinton
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