Milwaukee Railroad Reaches Marion 85 Years Ago
A historic note recalls the Milwaukee Road’s 1881 arrival in Marion with a bridge, roundhouse, and division point plans. By 1887 Marion became a key rail center with a four track right of way, depot and offices, shaping the town’s growth for decades.
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van Horne
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Union Pacific
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Candidates to Attend Linn-Mar Board Reception
Candidates for the Linn-Mar school board election are invited to a reception and discussion Thursday at 7 30 p m in the main elementary building. The Linn-Mar PTA and Cedar Rapids Marion League of Women Voters co sponsor the event with Bob Bruner moderating. Each candidate will speak followed by a question and answer period.
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Pre School Story Hour Thursday at Marion Library
The Marion public library hosts the first pre-school story hour this Thursday at 10 30 a m in the children's department basement. Story tellers are Mrs Jack Barker and Mrs William King of Marion with registration starting this year for arriving children.
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Marion Public Library
Jack Barker
William King
Marion
Longtime Manchester Doctor James Stepp Dies at 76
Manchester physician Dr. James K. Stepp, 76, who served the community for 31 years, died Saturday in a Cedar Rapids hospital after a 55-year medical career. He moved to Manchester from Jesup and was a former member of the Iowa conservation commission. He is survived by his wife, son James Stepp of Cedar Rapids, daughter Mrs. Edgar Wilson of Cincinnati, four grandchildren and one great grandchild. Private services are planned.
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Iowa Conservation Commission
James Stepp
Edgar Wilson
Cincinnati
Enrollment of 7 800 expected at Iowa City
Iowa City 1966-67 school year enrollment is estimated at about 7 800 pupils, up 600 from last fall. About 5 000 will attend 12 elementary schools with Hills as the newest addition. 150 Hills students and 60 Scott township pupils will join. Central junior high and Southeast junior high enrollments are projected, with temporary classrooms added to handle increases.
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Herbert Hoover School
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Penn
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East Iowans Win Bender Scholarships for 1966 67
Twenty four University of Iowa students receive Bender scholarships for the 1966 67 year totaling 340 dollars toward tuition and fees. The awards honor Isaac Walter Bender and reflect financial need and scholastic merit. Named East Iowans include Ella Bohlin Coralville James Brodsky Marcia Kron Carole Schoon Monticello Robert Lang Oelwein and Maureen Kirby Strawberry Point.
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Marcia Kron
Carole Schoon
Monticello
Robert Lang
Oelwein
Maureen Kirby
Strawberry Point
Ames Freshman Days recruit student guides from Iowa towns
Iowa State University will host September 7 to 10 inviting upperclass students from East Iowa and other areas to serve as guides for incoming freshmen. Guides will lead tours, answer questions, and accompany groups until classes begin, with list of volunteers by town and major.
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Ames
Iowa State
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Eastern Iowans assess Congress progress on Vietnam and economy
Eastern Iowa lawmakers review this session's advances focusing on Vietnam policy and domestic economy. Rep. Culver highlights amendments and new laws, while bandstra and Schmidhauser stress farm relief, water projects, flood control, and regional development.
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Congress
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Gazette
Vietnam
Lawmaker Sees Potential in Sewer and Water Program
Rep. Schmidhauser of Iowa City promotes a program to fund small communities sewer and water systems. He authored legislation to authorize FHA grants covering up to half the cost with low interest long term loans for the remainder. He seeks broader approval for more communities.
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Schmidhauser
Iowa City Democrat
FHA
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