Airport plans buy 157 acres near Cedar Rapids runway
Cedar Rapids Airport Commission offers 316800 for land adjoining the airport to ensure compatible use. In other items a Jiffy Mart clerk was robbed at 1 10 am by three men. Linn Community Food Bank marks 20th anniversary with Phyllis Holden as guest at Salem United Methodist Church.
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Jiffy Mart
First Ave. NW
First Avenue
Linn Community Food Bank
Salem United Methodist Church
Phyllis Holden
Food Bank
First Presbyterian Church
Fifth St. SE
Women of Salem Church
Quaker Oats Co
UNICEF Party at Marion First Presbyterian for Kids
Marion First Presbyterian Church hosts a community UNICEF party for children ages 3 to 8 on Saturday from 2 15 to 3 45 p m at 802 12th St. A cash UNICEF donation or a Marion Pantry can is suggested but not required. The event features a children’s message refreshments a costume parade and cultural awareness activities with parents required to accompany children at all times.
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Marion
12Th St
Unicef
Grant Wood Area Education Agency elects leaders
Lynne Cannon of Iowa City was elected president of the Grant Wood Area Education Agency board of directors and Robert Eppel of Cedar Rapids was chosen as vice president.
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Lynne Cannon
Iowa City
Grant Wood Area
Museum moves 1930s gas station to Pioneer Heritage Museum
The Pioneer Heritage Museum in Marengo received a 1930s gas station donated by Fred Rees and moved from Hartwick on Sept 23. Director Dale Noyes plans a full restoration with antique pumps and original fixtures. An additional exhibit space costing about 50000 was added this fall, funded from on hand funds. The Iowa County Historical Society plans a fundraising drive to replenish coffers as the museum expands open for tours May to September by appointment at 319 642 5411.
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Bees
Iowa
the Historical Society
Victor
Iowa County Girls
Historical Society
Gazette
Dave Gosch
Dale Noyes
Pioneer Heritage Museum
Marengo
Fred Bees
Hartwick
Marion school board opposes merger with Linn-Mar
The Marion Independent school board votes 4 to 3 against merging with Linn-Mar Community Schools citing loss of elected representation and concerns over district identity. The board also rejects Linn-Mar's request for an architectural data tour and notes voters will decide merger in late November.
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Bill Huntoon
Marion Board
Gordon Gibson
Don Norton
Jeff Humiston
Grant Wood Area Education Agency
Citizens
Marion
Linn- Mar
Marion Independent
Grant Wood
Linn-Mar
Lin
Homeless Voters Challenge Iowa Auditors
Three homeless individuals registered to vote in Linn County by listing the Auditor's Office as their address. Auditor Linda Langenberg says state policy is case by case and homeless voters cannot be disenfranchised. Polling for them will be at the Linn County office building.
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Linn County
Linda Langenberg
Iowa
Secretary of State
Tim Waddell
Langenberg
First St
Johnson County
Tom Slockett
Slockett
Magic pumpkin kit fails to make an artist
Columnist Dave Rasdal reviews a pumpkin carving kit from Le Sous-Sol in Mount Vernon. Pat Kneeland demonstrates the Zippy Carve Kit priced at 3.98 with patterns, a saw, drill, scraper, and instructions. The piece blends practical carving tips with a note on family tradition and Halloween lore.
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Mount Vernon
le Sous-Sol
Pat Kneeland
Pat
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