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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1978
Page
4
Linn-Mar High School and middle grades will test ninth through sixth graders for scoliosis and kyphosis via a quick visual spine exam during physical education. Results are sent home. positive findings trigger medical review and follow-up by health staff.
City Council chambers heard bids for the Kenwood Ditch phase three project with six sealed offers. The low bid came from William Hennessey and Son Inc at 2 773 275 while Jensen Construction Co 3 549 500 and Hansen Construction Co 3 633 455 were next. The high bids topped 3 798 145 from Luanda Construction Cramer Brothers 3 724 965 and Johnson Brothers 3 778 958. The contract area runs from 17th Street to Eastern Drive and half a block up E Avenue NE. About 6 million has been spent to date with first bids in June 1976.
Growth forces Foundation 2 to relocate from 1336 C Ave NE to 712 Third Ave SE on Dec 1. Executive Director Dick Osing cites need for more space as four full time staff plus anticipated fifth and 25 to 30 volunteers. New staff Mili Clem, Earl Brumbaugh, and Darcy Andres start with 8500 annual salaries funded by United Way and federal grants.
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