Low sewer bid exceeds estimate in Marion council vote
The Marion City Council accepted the low bid from Dave Schmitt Construction Co. of 244713 for the north trunk sanitary sewer, about 75700 above the latest estimate of 175000. Project engineer Tom Hayden cited limited competition and a complex, yard‑to‑yard installation as causes. Total project cost may reach about 250000 with engineering and legal fees.
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Larry Asaro
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Armar Drive
Marion Boulevard
Rossey-Igram Associates
Jack Parmenter
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Second Avenue
Third Avenue
Planning and Zoning Commission
Iowa Department of Transportation
Central Business District
Shire-Hattery and Associates
29Th Street
Indian Creek Road
Robert L. Sweet
Seventh St
Sweet
Linn County Supervisors approve several statewide travel and project motions
Linn County Board of Supervisors discusses travel authorizations for Jane McHare and Pete Todd to conferences and Camp Dodge, funds for road and jail remodeling bids, and multiple resolutions including fiscal adjustments and project authorizations. The meeting includes bids, public hearings, and authority for the chair to sign agreements.
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San Antonio Texas
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Rapids Care Center
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Reet Rapids
Marion contractor gets extension for South 15th Street paving
The Marion City Council granted Ray Bertelli and Sons until October 19 to finish repaving a 1.5 block stretch near Marion High School after delays. A potential $100 daily fine was discussed, with city officials chiding the firm for starting work without approval and noting numerous motorist complaints. Cement delivery delays were cited as the cause.
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Marion City
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Terry Chew
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Sion
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William Grundy
Grundy
Charles Kraut
Petition Seeks Stop Sign on Eighth Avenue at 13th Street
Marion City Council received a petition with 90 signatures requesting a stop sign at Eighth Avenue and 13th Street after a near miss involving a Kiddie College Preschool student. City Engineer says current criteria block a four way stop, possible changes with a new Farmers State Bank facility.
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13Th Street
Marion
Vonetta Elam
Valley View Drive
Kiddie College
First United Methodist Church
Elam
Terry Chew
Farmers State Bank
Marion considers parking removal on two streets
Marion City Council tabled proposals to remove parking on the south side of 12th Avenue from Eighth to 10th Street and on the east side of Eighth Street from Central to 13th Avenue to allow resident input. The panel also approved eliminating parking on 11th Avenue south of 18th Street to Washington Drive and on Brockman north side for 120 feet east of 10th Street, plus bans on Armar Drive both sides and on 35th Street between 25th and 26th Avenues.
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Eighth Street
10Th Street
Central Avenue
13Th Avenue
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Chew
William Grundy
11Th Avenue
18Th Street
Washington Drive
Brockman
Armar Drive
35Th Street
25Th Avenue
26Th Avenue
Marion City Council Opposes Milwaukee Line Abandonment
The Marion City Council unanimously opposed the Milwaukee Railroad line abandonment from Green Island to Tama. It authorized City Manager Larry Asaro to speak at the Oct 18 public hearing at Veteran's Memorial Coliseum Cedar Rapids to argue against closure and seek feeder service to Marion.
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Green Island
Tama
Larry Asaro
Veteran’s Memorial Coliseum
Cedar Rapids
Asaro
Chamber of Commerce
Youth injured in parking lot crash near Marion shopping center
A 19-year-old Cedar Rapids youth, Michael J. Sickles, is in good condition at St. Luke's Hospital with a broken leg after a car motorcycle collision in the East End Shopping Center parking lot at 2 10 p.m. Wednesday. The bike was broadside by Marvella A. Casteel whose view was blocked by parked cars.
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Cedar Rapids
St. Luke’s Hospital
Marion
East End
10Th Avenue
35Th Street
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Glenbrook Drive
Marvella A. Casteel
Route 2
Casteel
Marion approves 15 year cable franchise ordinance
Marion City Council adopts a 15 year cable television franchise for Marion Cable Communications Inc. by a 4-1 vote with Charles Kraut opposing. The firm is led by Cox Cable of Atlanta, owner also of Cedar Rapids cable. A related water board meeting and YMCA activity schedule are listed.
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Charles Kraut
Marion Cable Communications Inc
Cox Cable
Atlanta
Cedar Rapids
America's Top Policemen Honored in Parade Feature
Parade Magazine this Sunday spotlights law enforcement excellence, honoring America's top policemen for outstanding service. Profiles highlight dedication, bravery, and community impact across cities and departments.
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