Marion council approves bids and franchise renewals in 1977 budget
Thursday night bids for a truck chassis and garbage packer were accepted after disqualification of the low International Harvester bid for not meeting specs. Dob Zimmerman Ford-W accepted at 912,253.87. Cedar Rapids’ New Method Equipment bid the packer unit. Eliott Equipment of Davenport bid 6,515. Final approvals include an Iowa-Illinois Gas and Electric 25 year franchise renewal with Nov 14 voter date. Various zoning changes, board appointments, and safety concerns from a Whistle Stop fundraiser were also decided.
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Robert ML. Johnson
Dob Zimmerman
Ford-W
New Method Equipment Co
Cedar: Rapids
Eliott Equipment Co
Davenport
Johnson
Iowa-Illinois Gas ‘and Electric Cos
Marion
Valley Park
South Marion
Baack
Tenth Street
Twenty-ninth Avenue
Ken Borsehel
Stone
Lina County District Court
Vernon School Study Okayed by Board
Marion Ohio board approves a detailed renovation study for C B Vernon Junior High to be conducted by Grown Healey and Book. The plan costs about 5060 dollars and follows a prior preliminary study. Superintendent Sorensen notes 65 fourth graders and considers options to improve instruction and budget implications.
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High School Guidance Reports Urge Enhanced Counseling
Ruth Walker and James Morrow presented board findings on a May senior survey of 156 graduates, showing 58 going to school and 19 unsure of postgraduation plans. Dropout rate stood at about 4 percent with two thirds from family stress, and the district discussed reducing or crediting a new study program to help at risk students.
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AFS
Marian Independent
Ruth Walker
James Morrow
Mirs. Walker
Morrow
Cureti
Traer Council approves police force changes and plan
Traer city council approved personnel changes in the police department and discussed a plan to supplement local enforcement with a roving deputy program. A Hawkeye Technology team will provide two live‑in officers working 39 to 49 hours weekly, with training and evaluation over a year.
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Te ‘Traér
Tama County Atttorney
Jared Batch
Tama County
Hawkeye Institute of Technology
Hawkeye
Fraer
Veterans Public Safety Unit
Cedar Rapids
Frank Tanner
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Council
Board approves appointments and schedules meeting
The board approved Kathleen Wake for Title 1 attention by appointment and set the November meeting for Wednesday November 4 at 7 p.m. Vernon appointed board committees with chairs including Murdoch, Weltha, Hutchlas, Klink, and Wheeler. The session adjourned to discuss personnel matters in executive session.
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Kathleen Wake
Vernon
Fi Inte
George “Murdoch
Duane Weltha
Ronald Wheeler
Personel
Douglas Hutchlas
Harold Klink
Wheelar
Weltha
California Man Injured in Crash Near Tipton Interchange
James P. White, 25, of Laguna Beach California, sustained head and internal injuries in a motorcycle crash Thursday night near the Tipton interchange on Interstate 80. He was in serious condition Sunday at University Hospital in Iowa City. Authorities say he fell asleep on the motorcycle as it traveled about a half mile east of Tipton. the bike struck a straight truck operated by Lloyd Dann of Washington. Investigation continues.
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Tipton
James P. White
Laguna Beach
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University Hospitals
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White
Lloyd Dann
Washington
Jis
Burning Ban Lifted for Traditional Bonfire Event
Two days of uncertainty ended Thursday night as Marion high school homecoming organizers secured city permission for the bonfire. Mayor Chester Bullis' telephonic vote allowed the event despite open burning bans. Fire Chief James Reynolds halted earlier plans until council approval was granted. Kevin Klopfenstein thanked the council, noting the students’ commitment to the tradition, while some officials voiced mixed feelings about the resolution. Marion Indians, defending champions, co lead their league with Montivello and Vinton Maridaway after a solid season.
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Marion
Hy Eaunell
Chester Bullis
Schock
Lin County
Central
James Reynolds
Roy
Robert M. L
Johnson
Studants
Kevint Klopfenstein
Gant
Prat Yard
Victor Klopfenstein
Kluplanstein
Montivello
Vinton
Marida Way
Vinton Youth Injured In One Car Crash
Thomas Engle dow 18 of Vinton is in fair condition at the hospital after a single vehicle crash Thursday night on the Shellsburg Arana Benton County home road. The car rolled as authorities continue the investigation.
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Vinton
Thomas Engledow
Shellsburg-Arjana
Benton County
Nvesliga
Jon
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