Linn County Supervisors Set State of the County Dinner in Marion
Linn County supervisors will present the county status at the first State of the County Dinner on December 5 at the Longbranch Hotel in Marion. James Houser chairs the event with Lu Barron and Linda Langston joining for a Q and A session. Tickets are $35 each, $275 for a 10 seat table, and must be ordered by November 30 via the Cedar Rapids Marion League of Women Voters.
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Linn County
Linn
Longbranch
Marion
James Houser
Lu Barron
Linda Langston
Houser
League of Women Voters of
Cedar Rapids
Fifth St
City considers donation to Science Station in Cedar Rapids
The Marion City Council plans a $10,000 donation to the Science Station contingent on a financial plan. Acting President Dan Thies says a report will be filed in December amid earlier news of financial troubles. Fire Department training burn set for Saturday at 200 Rosedale Rd with spectator area and rain date December 2. Call (319) 377-8237 for details.
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Marion
McLeod/Busse
Rosedale Rd
Wright Elementary lunch lady brings smiles to Cedar Rapids
Eleonora Rieck, 54, Wright Elementary School's food and nutrition manager, is known for her warm approach and kid friendly meals. She assures meals meet the students tastes, jokes with teachers, and calmly handles shortages while keeping a cheerful line.
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Edar Rapids
Wright Elementary School
Cedar Rapids
Eleonora Rieck
Rieck
United States
Tammy March
Marion
Wright
Kirkwood Community College
Randall
Wright Elementary lunch supervisor Eleonora Rieck keeps kids fed and engaged
Eleonora Rieck 54 runs Wright Elementary kitchen in Cedar Rapids taking over six years ago after testing health from prior role. She works 7 am to serve breakfast at 8 20 and lunch by 11 to 12 30 feeding 75 percent of students while adapting menus to student preferences. She values relationships with pupils who notice her presence and offer feedback.
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Eleonora Rieck
Wright Elementary School
Cedar Rapids
Brandon Reynolds
Brandon
Rieck
Wright Elementary
Hollywood Blvd
Wright
Eleonora
Memory of Cedar River paddleboat skipper fuels local reminiscence
Cedar Rapids attorney Jim Piersall recalls Dennis Murphy who left a detailed account of 22 years aboard the Kapa Ann, the Cedar River paddleboat run in the 1950s and 1960s. Friends praise Murphy as a kind, cheerful captain who cared for his vessel and passengers.
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Edar Rapids
Dennis Murphy
Dennis
Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Jim Piersall
Jim
Duane Coonrod
Cedar River
Ellis Park
Paul Miller
Paul
Penn Avenue
Sixth Street
Kathy
Ann
Coonrod
Ann Miller
Okal Book
Aerial walkways in Cedar Rapids stay open for now
Cedar Rapids keeps two aerial pedestrian bridges in service including the First Avenue East at 27th Street and the Eighth Avenue SE route. City engineer Dave Elgin notes inspections occur biennially and traffic signals rely on the 27th Street walkway, delaying removal. Plans to improve First Avenue East may prompt a future review of the 27th Street structure.
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Rick Smith
First Avenue East
27Th Street
Eighth Avenue SE
Mount Vernon Road
Dave Elgine
Elgin
Cedar Rapids Proposes Overpass Removal On First Avenue East
In summer 2005 Cedar Rapids proposed removing the pedestrian overpass at First Avenue East and 27th Street to widen First Avenue to seven lanes. Residents protested, delaying the project as traffic improvements stalled.
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City of
Cedar Rapids
First Avenue
27Th Street
Newstrack follows up on local newsmakers and events
The Gazette notes Newstrack items appear on Mondays. For questions contact Newstrack at P O Box 511 Cedar Rapids IA 52406 or call 319 398 8254. Email gazettecommunications.com for quotes or follow ups.
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P.O
Cedar Rapids
Newstrack
Gazettecommunications.com
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Fire Department
Washington High School
Eleonora Bieck
Arly
Weber
Atians Con
Skipper
Ramblin
Leila Navidi
C.R
Avaal
Rapid City Engineer
Nick. Smith
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