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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1979
Page
7
In Marion at Mentzer Elementary School teachers wore shirts reading If you can read this, thank a teacher to celebrate National Education Week. Art teacher Marge Jensen and her fifth grade class helped screen the designs for the event.
Marion officer Mike DeLa Mater encounters a friendly stray Doberman that jumped into his police jeep while issuing parking tickets. With no tags the dog rode in the back for about an hour before being dropped off at the same corner, drawing amused stares from onlookers.
A Sunday parade event highlights renewed support for disabled communities with inclusive activities and outreach. Organizers plan accessible routes, sign language interpreters, and community resources to welcome participants and spectators. Local groups partner with city agencies to promote awareness.
An outside mediator was invited to help negotiations between the city of Marion and the Marion Policeman's Protective Association. Talks since September show little progress toward a new one year contract with wage disputes and benefits overhaul.
The Marion Briefs note the shopping plaza under construction at 151 Marion Blvd is Indian Creek Mini Mall not Squaw Creek Mini Mall as previously listed. Also new Bohemian Savings opens in Marion at 800 11th Street with offers for first 150 accounts and a pierced earning clinic by a licensed nurse Saturday noon to 4 at Ray's Jewelry.
The Alburnett school district sold a lot for 9300 to Roland Krouse of Alburnett at a Wednesday night board meeting. Krouse submitted the highest of three bids. In other business Superintendent Robert Rampulla said roof repairs may be needed on district schools.
On this date in 1977 Israel formally invited Egyptian President Anwar Sadat to Jerusalem marking a landmark diplomatic outreach amid efforts toward possible peace talks.
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