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Six candidates vie for Cedar Rapids parks commissioner
A half dozen hopefuls compete in the primary for Cedar Rapids parks commissioner. The top two advance to the November general election. Candidates include Richard J. Burroughs 26, a Montgomery Ward employee. Justein Jeff Cook 58, longtime Cedar Rapids Recreation Commission staffer. Elmer T. Delaney 62, city parks veteran. Stephen F. Miller 36, building contractor. Steve Ovel 33, planner and businessman. and others, each outlining plans for park improvements, zoo upgrades, and strengthened community involvement.
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Richard J. Burroughs
Summer Circle
Cedar Rapids
Cathie
Burroughs
Kirkwood Community College
Montgomery Ward
Bever Park Zoo
Justein
Jeff” Cook
Keith Drive
Cedar Rapids Recreation Commission
Cook
International City Managers Program
Municipal Park and Recreation Administration
Iowa and
National Park and Recreation Association
Sunrise Optimist Club
First Baptist Church
Mispah Masonic Lodge
Consistory
el Kabir Shrine
Cedar Lake
Elmer T. Delaney
Betty
First Ave
Delaney
National Recreation and Park Association
Iowa Park and Recreation Association
Mid- Continent Park and Recreation Conference
Northwest Quadrant
Greene Square Park
Stan Reinis
Bever Park
Miller
Steve Ovel
Washington Ave
Susan
Ovel
Iowa State University
City Department of Planning and Redevelopment
Iowa Pipe & Supply Co
Cedar Manufacturing
Parks Department