Quiet Linn County campaign shows few issues emerge
In Linn County, the treasurer and a board of supervisors race unfold with little public dispute. Candidates including Republican supervisor hopeful Buzz Sawyer and Democrat incumbent Ken Schriner spar over spending and management, while Deputy Treasurer candidate Michael Stevenson notes few public issues. Party officials and locals warn turnout may be light despite active campaigning.
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Alternative education conference draws high school students
About 150 high school students from across Iowa converge on Cedar Rapids Metro High School for the State Alternative Education Conference. Sessions cover art theater and drug prevention with talks on Love and Self Hypnosis. The event is sponsored by Metro and the Iowa Association of Alternative Schools and features Joyce Jeanblanc as president elect.
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Mary Wilcynski
Dick Osing
Gene Wehrheim
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Joyce Jeanblanc
Cat that nipped woman sought by Cedar Rapids shelter
Cedar Rapids Animal Shelter seeks help locating a stray cat that bit Angie Allebach at her home on 1637 Southview Dr NW. The medium sized adult cat is white with black spots. Call 848-7373 with information.
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Corrections issued for Cedar Rapids school and theatre items
The Gazette corrects that Scalzo and Smith worked in different districts near Council Bluffs and that Burlington Superintendent Smith led Lewis Central. Life Investors sponsored Cedar Rapids Community Theatre’s Jesus Christ Superstar. The Gazette will publish corrections for inaccuracies and welcomes complaints at 398 8313.
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James Smith
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Leaf Pickup Routes Citywide Today
City crews will follow specified routes to collect leaves. Southeast area covers 16th to 19th streets from First Ave to Mount Vernon Rd. Southwest runs from First to Sixth streets between First Ave and Eighth Ave. Northwest goes from Jacolyn Dr to Stoney Point Rd between First Ave and F Ave. Northeast spans Prairie Dr to 32nd St between Franklin Ave and Oakland Rd.
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