Marion area sees drop in 1981 auto crash rate
Iowa Department of Transportation data show Marion's motor vehicle accident rate declined in 1981. Community Development Director Jeff Schott cites factors including reduced traffic and street improvements. He notes a 20 percent drop on Seventh Avenue and Marion Boulevard, where most traffic occurs, with fewer crashes at six intersections and two mid block points while two intersections and two mid blocks saw increases.
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Iowa Department of Transportation
Marion
Jeff Schott
Schott
Seventh Avenue
Marion Boulevard
Cedar Rapids Single Family Housing Permits Lag
The Cedar Rapids Building Department reports slow housing growth with only eight single family permits issued in the first eight months and a total value of 240 681 dollars. August totals show one single family permit worth 25 301 dollars and no multiple family permits. Last year by August 54 single family permits valued near 1.6 million were issued. Eight multiple family permits this year all covered Oak Park Village low income project in Oak Hill.
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Cedar Rapids
Oak Park Village
Oak Hill
MEA endorses all three for Marion school board seats
The Marion Education Association backs incumbents Russ Roby Peg Pierce and challenger Patty Jo Turner for the two Marion Independent School District seats after a candidates night forum. MEA spokesman David Law says members were pleased with all three candidates as election day approaches September 14.
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Marion Education Assocation
Marion Independent School Board
Russ Roby
Peg Pierce
Challeger
Patty Jo Turner
MEA
David Law
Rochester Avenue Closed for Bridge Work Detour Set
Rochester Avenue will be closed from Parsons to Seventh avenues in Iowa City for bridge work over the north branch of Ralston Creek from Tuesday September 7 to Saturday September 11. Traffic will detour via Parsons Avenue to Glendale Road to Seventh Avenue. No parking on Parsons Avenue during construction. detour may extend with weather.
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Iowa City
Rochester Avenue
Ralston Creek
Parsons
Seventh Avenues
Parsons Avenue
Glendale Road
Seventh Avenue
Volunteer opportunities seek adults for youth programs and más
Local notices list various volunteer roles including youth flag football coaching for high school graduates, handicapped swimming Tuesdays at 6 45 to 8 30 starting Sept 7, tutoring for a mentally retarded individual, a male volunteer for social activities, piano assistance at Eden Day Care, baby sitting instructor training at Red Cross, Hospice training evenings starting Sept 20, and general elderly and fitness help with United Cerebral Palsy. Contacts provided: Ellis Branch YMCA 362 3176 Claudia Wolfe 365 4657 Citizen Advocacy 365 0487 LeaAnn 363 6754 Becky 393 3500 Jan Adkins 398 6496 Curt 365 9171.
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Ellis Branch Ymca
United Cerebral Palsy
Claudia Wolfe
Eden Day Care Center
LeaAnn
Red Cross
Becky
Hospice of Mercy
Mercy Hospital
Vinton Youth Arrest For Drunk Driving
VINTON David A Johnson 21 of Newhall arrested at 2 05 am Sunday on Highway 30 by Iowa Highway Patrol charged with drunk driving. He appeared in magistrate court and released on his own recognizance. DECORAH Decorah High Science Club officers Dan Finanger president Shegan Pointer vice president president elect and Sue Dengler secretary treasurer elected last week by about 100 students at first meeting of the year. IOWA CITY Grant Wood Chapter ABWA to present 12th annual style show Wednesday Sept 8 7 30 pm Memorial Union ballroom theme Days of Our Lives fashions for all ages. Tickets 3 proceeds fund scholarships for young women in higher education. North Liberty Firemen Dance Oct 9 8 pm to midnight at Iowa City Eagles Club tickets 2 50 proceeds go to North Liberty Volunteer Fire Department. City Council Iowa City annual meeting Sept 22 Highlander Inn five minute reports by chairmen.
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Vinton
David A. Johnson
Newhall
Iowa Highway Patrol
Decorah — Science Club
Decorah High School
Dan Finanger
Shegan Pointer
Sue Dengler
Iowa City
Grant Wood
American Business Women's Association
University of Iowa
Memorial Union
U of
Iowa Memorial Union
North Liberty
North Liberty Fireman
Iowa City Eagles Club
City Hall
North
Circle of Past Matrons to Meet at Midland Financial Building
C.E.S.-Lorraine Circle of Past Matrons gathers Saturday at 9 a.m. for continental breakfast and business at 770 Seventh Ave Midland Financial Building. All Farmers State Bank offices closed today September 6. Theatre and cinema listings follow with showtimes. 24 hour tellers available at three Farmers State Bank offices.
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C.E.S
Lorraine Circle
Midland Financial
Seventh Ave
Farmers State Bank
Marion, Hiawatha
Lindale Farmers State Bank
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Englert
Iowa
Gazette
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