Transportation secretary optimistic on local funds
United States Transportation Secretary Drew Lewis visited Cedar Rapids for a Jepsen 84 Club meeting and expressed optimism that funding will be available for Eastern Iowa projects including Ground Transportation Center and Interstate 380. He noted Congress must pass and sign the bill before commitments.
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Iowa
U.S. Transportation
Drew Lewis
Cedar Rapids
Roger Jepsen
Lewis
Washington
Waterloo
Congress
David Stockman
Stockman
Reagan
PATCO
Sen. Jepsen
Jepsen '84 Club
Jepsen
Two Women Attend Nuclear Disaster Meeting in Linn County
At a Pal o near Duane Arnold plant in Palo residents heard officials outline how state and local authorities would respond to a nuclear emergency. The meeting showcased drills that highlighted information flow issues and introduced an expanded emergency team and local advisory posts.
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Linn
Benton County
Duane Arnold Energy Center
Palo
Jack Crandall
Iowa
Illinois
Nebraska
Crandall
Des Moines
Linn County
Civil Defense
Bill Bjorenson
Ted Beuter
Linn County Sheriff's
Reuter
Sheriff
Health Department
Sheriff's Department
Red Cross
State Control Center
Cedar Rapids
Marion Board approves Rockwell league at high and middle schools
The Marion Independent School District and the Marion Booster Club agreed for a Rockwell Collins employee volleyball league to use Marion High School and the middle school. The Rockwell group will pay 5000 dollars for gym use, referees, duties and maintenance, with profits donated to the district.
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Marion Independent School Board
Marion Booster Club
Marion High School
Rockwell Collins
Rockwell Collins Group
Marion
Robert Hale
Reene Cammack
Park board rejects plan to use part of City Square Park for eight parking bays
The Marion Park Board voted against a task force proposal to create an eight-vehicle parking bay on the north end of City Square Park to ease downtown parking. City Council will review the plan. Also set park pool fees and noted Lions Club donation of six picnic tables valued at $961 for Thomas Park.
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Marion Park Board
City Square Park
Seventh Avenue
Charles Kress
Nelson
Park Board
Legion
Marion Lions Club
Thomas Park
Burglar Entered Home. Watch and TV Stolen
Randy C. Krejci of 2816 Seely Ave SE came home at 9 p.m. Wednesday to an open door and a burglary. Police said entry was via the front door after 6 p.m. Tuesday and a watch and a portable television were taken.
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Randy C. Krejci
Seely Ave
Marion area brief offerings and events
Community notices list a paper drive in Marion November 14 to 21 with pickup requests at 377 4846, Marion Mother’s Club Bazaar November 13 from 9 to 6 and November 14 from 9 to 1 at 325 35th St Coop Building, Marion Kiwanis pancake day November 14 at First United Methodist Church basement, and various local ads for Ginther’s liquidation sale Deb’s Housekeeping Crews holiday appointments call 377 0357, plus medical assistance locations and a stray reference to a grass fire and a Dutch humanist quote.
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Marion
Marion Mother’s Club
35Th St
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Free Lance
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William Nelson
Lindale
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12Th Street
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31St St
Fifth Ave
13Th St
Erasmus
Stubtoe’s Toy Towers
Stubtoe
Lindale Mall
Toy Towers
Inindale
1St Ave
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