Linn-Mar Negotiations Split Over Teacher Pay and Benefits
Linn-Mar Education Association spokesman Robert Gilchrist says a ratification vote on next year’s contract is expected by Nov 13 despite a district opening offer that includes a pay cut for some teachers. The dispute centers on a career-focused versus uniform pay schedule and expanded benefits.
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Tom Fruehling
Gazette
Marion Bureau
Linn-Mar Education Association
Robert Gilchrist
Chuck Farris
Dave de Walle
Farris
LMEA
DeWalle
Association
Gilchrist
Fourplex development gains final council approval
The Marion City Council approved Welsh and Welsh Construction and Development plan to build 20 fourplex units on four acres near Blairs Ferry Road and Lindale Drive. A private loop road will connect to Lindale Drive, with construction starting soon. The fourplexes will be owner-occupied.
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Marion
Welsh Construction
Blairs Ferry Road
Lindale Drive
Zoning Board Endorses 12 Homes 36 Condominiums Plan
Marion Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval for a land east of 31st Street development. The under 10 acre site, currently agricultural, would include 12 large single family lots and 36 condo units between 23rd Avenue and McGowan Boulevard, west of 35th Street, with a tennis court and passive solar units. An orchard would be preserved. a Nov. 6 public hearing is set.
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31St Street
Donald Patschke
23Rd Avenue
McGowan Boulevard
35Th Street
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Melvin Sanofsky
Marion City Council Meets in Regular Session Thursday
The Marion City Council will convene in regular session Thursday at 7 30 p m in City Hall. Variety notices include a house sale at 1655 Park Ave from the Ethel G Jordan estate handled by Thomas E McGowan Real Estate and a contract talk with AFSCME union representatives at 4 p m in City Hall.
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City Hall
Douglas P. van Waart
Park Ave
Ethel G. Jordan
Thomas E. McGowan
American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Group
Marion
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Warner Brothers
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Indian Hill Road
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