Marion approves cable ordinance after fails to grant elderly discounts
Marion City Council approves a comprehensive cable TV ordinance by 5 to 2. Two attempts to add elderly and handicapped discounts failed. Councilmen Hurley Hall and Charles Kraut opposed the final vote. Hall sought a one third rate cut and other concessions, Cox Cablevision opposed the discounts citing service concerns.
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Marion
Hurley Hall
Charles Kraut
Hall
Cox Cablevision
Marion council debates cable ordinance and elderly discounts
The Marion council weighed an amendment to delay discounts until after construction citing funding needs for engineering. Mayor Grundy and Councilman Klopfenstein questioned the proposal while opponents warned it could leave elderly residents without access. Citizens urged against delaying or restricting service.
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Victor Klopfenstein
William Grundy
Council urged action after Hanna Park harassment complaints
Marion City Council heard Police Chief Robert Zier outline a plan to widen and improve paths in Hanna Park to allow patrols, with curb cuts costing about 4500 dollars. The council voted to increase police patrols for 30 days as mothers urged an immediate solution for harassment near Mentzer Elementary School.
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Hanna Park
Marion
Robert Zier
Zier
Ment
Mentzer
Donald Norton
Hillview Drive
Carl Foster
Marion Council weighs merging treasurer post with city clerk
The Marion City Council gave initial consideration to eliminating the city treasurer position and merging duties with the city clerk. Treasurer Jack Parmenter announced his resignation effective November 1 after seven years. Mayor Grundy praised his service and the move to streamline treasury functions.
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Marion
Jack Parmenter
William Grundy
Parmenter
Grundy
Treasury
Council OKs Third Avenue parking during Marion game
Marion City Council on a 6-1 vote lifted the south side Third Avenue parking ban for two hours before and after Marion High School home games. Opposed was Charles Kraut. Parking also allowed on east First Street and in several school and park lots. Fire and police officials warned emergency access could be hindered. A separate no parking proposal on Eighth Avenue failed 3-4 with Kraut, Hall, and Begley voting yes. A burglary on Fifth Avenue saw stereo equipment worth 1720 stolen from Michael Bailey’s home.
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Marion
Third Avenue
Marion High School
Charles Kraut
First Street
Thomas Park
Mentzer School
Eighth Avenue
10Th Street
Hurley Hall
Ed Begley
Ralph Burden
Eighth Ave
Victor Klopfenstein
Begley
Grand Avenue
22Nd Street
First Avenue
A Avenue
Orman Drive
Armar Drive
Marion Boulevard
Rossey and Igram Associates
Alpha
Willow Park
Rapids Chevrolet
South 11Th Street
C Avenue
Robert Jones
William King
Irene Kincheloe
Library Board
Steve Kepros
Knights of Pythias and Pythian Sisters Convene 108th and 88th State Conventions
The 108th annual Grand Lodge Knights of Pythias and 88th annual Grand Temple Pythian Sisters begin Saturday at Roosevelt Royale Hotel with 2 p.m. committee meetings and a 7:30 p.m. joint session honoring a civic leader. A Sunday breakfast for officers and a past grand chancellors dinner close with a memorial hour led by Rev. John Cuddeback. Monday opens with 8 a.m. registration and continues through Tuesday noon under leadership of Mrs. Mary Chapman and E. Virgil Miller.
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Grand Lodge of the Knights of Pythias
Roosevelt Royale
Grand Temple Pythian Sisters
Golden Spur
John Cuddeback
Unity Center of
Cedar Rapids
Mary Chapman
Emmetsburg
Knights
E. Virgil Miller
Martelle
Teachers back two candidates for Marion school board
The Marion Education Association endorses two of six candidates for three vacant Marion Independent School District seats. Roene Cammack and Kenneth Techau receive MEA support. voting day is September 12. The group notes absences at Candidates Night and urges qualified citizens to vote.
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Marion Education Association
Marion Independent School Board
MEA
Roene Cammack
Parkview Drive
Kenneth Techau
Hillview Drive
Marjorie Reynolds
Board of Education
Council approves sewer expansion in north Marion
The Marion City Council approved a $175 250 sanitary sewer project for the north area funded by sewer rental funds. The route runs from Indian Creek near Seventh Avenue to Maple Crest Drive and 12th Avenue with bids opened Oct 3 and a public hearing Oct 5.
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Marion
Indian Creek
Seventh Avenue
Maple Crest Drive
12Th Avenue
Tom Hayden
Shire Hattery and Associates
Smile America long distance ad promises low rates
A 12 minute call costs 3.10 dollars to reach relatives nationwide after 5 PM on weekdays with reduced weekend rates. The offer emphasizes direct dialing without an operator and encourages making someone smile through affordable long distance.
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Little Rock
Washington, D.C
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