Mount Vernon resident seeks variance for chicken coop
Osterberg of Mount Vernon faces a board decision over a requested variance to his living arrangement. Residents and the mayor voiced support, noting no complaints and the need for flexibility. Osterberg plans to appeal after the board denied the variance. He continues living in the shed while awaiting rulings, using a wood stove, tank water, and shared gym facilities.
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Crew
Osterberg
Mount Vernon
Ware
Dick Peters
Dr. Smpehl
Cornell
Grant Wood board elects Bousley OKs bond issue
Urbana report shows John Bousley of Marion re-elected as chairman for a fourth term. Dr. Clarence Hosford of Monticello named vice chairman. Mary Ann Kollmorgen becomes district five director. Susan Turner reelected district nine director. Bond hearing backed plan for a 685000 Urbana gymnasium with GWAEA to provide materials delivery.
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Urbana
Grant Wood Area Education Agency Board of
John Bousley
Marion
GWAEA
Clarence Hosford
Monticello
Jean Martin
Blairstown
Mary Ann Kollmorgen
Belle Plaine
Martin
Susan Turner
Cedar Rapids
Linn County to screen 7500 children for lead levels
The Linn County Health Department received 150000 from the federal HEW to launch a three year lead screening program for about 7500 children. Testing will be in home and clinic settings starting in November to identify lead exposure in children from homes built before 1950. The grant funds salaries equipment and treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linn County Health Department
Department of Health, Education and Welfare
al Ahern
Health Department
Ahern
Emerald Knights honor top members at Cedar Rapids awards dinner
Emerald Knights Drum and Bugle Corps honored Cedar Rapids Marion and Fairfax volunteers at Memorial Coliseum for Knight of the Year. Kim Wyatt and Leanne Smith shared the top award, with named section winners and most improved riders noted. New instructors from LaCrosse Des Moines Cedar Rapids join Shultz as rehearsals start Oct 15. A fundraising rummage and art sale is planned for Oct 15 at Riverside Park.
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Emerald Knights
Cedar Rapids
Marion
Fairfax
Memorial Coliseum
Kim Wyatt
Robert Wyatt
Wilson Ave
Leanne Smith
al R. Smith
C Ave
Robert Davisson
Scott Shultz
Pat Wilson
Louis Wilson
Park View Drive
Brad Erenberger
Vernon Erenberger
Teresa Drive
Kelly Murphy
Ray Murphy
Forest Drive
Linda Malik
Don Malik
Kelly Baker
Tina Baker
Laura Baker
27Th Ave
Robert Dennis
Lois Dennis
Ohio St
Shultz
Dave
Riverside Park
HACAP election set Thursday for Linn County seat
An election Thursday will choose a low income resident from Cedar Rapids southeast to join the Linn County advisory board to the Hawk Eye Area Community Action Program. Candidates Mildred Blackford and Minnie Jackson. Voting 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. HACAP Urban Center 1200 Fifth St. SE and Oak Hill Manor recreation room 1301 15th St. SE. Voters must meet low income CSA guidelines. Information 365 0458.
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Cedar Rapids
Linn County
Hawkeye Area
Mildred Blackford
Eighth St
Minnie Jackson
14Th Ave
HACAP
Fifth St
Oak Hill Manor Senior Citizens
15Th St
Community Services Administration
Hacap Urban Center
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Osterberg Mount Vernon
Grant Wood Board
Bousley, OK
Area Education Agency Board of Directors
John Bouslog
Cedar Rapids Gazette, Tues
Cuba
Smulekoff
Stor Mor
Simana
Amana
Star-Mor
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