Salary hurdles delay Linn County care facility director choice
Forbes Johnson reports two finalists for Linn County Care Facility director seek about 35 000 to 34 500 more than the top offered salary 24 000 to 30 500 The county board weighs whether the published range attracts a qualified candidate and may interview more applicants before a final decision and possible Sept 23 deadline.
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Linn Health Board Approves Free VD Clinic Trial
The Linn County Health Board approves a six month trial for a free venereal disease clinic at the Health Department 751 Center Point Road. Volunteers will run testing and treatment with aim to cut high hospital costs and serve low income residents seeking affordable care.
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Sheltered workshop enrollments delayed by cost-cutting in Linn County
Linn County sheltered workshop programs will delay new enrollments as a federal block grant shortfall forces seven month funding through January 1984. Agencies discuss slowing intake, extending processing to 30 days, and possible three to four day work weeks to trim costs, with private industry involvement explored.
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Loren Jansa
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Lisbon to appraisal site for new water tower
The Lisbon City Council approved a price appraisal for the preferred site off North Washington Street near the railroad tracks, owned by Martin Burgess. The 250000-gallon tower will supplement a 70000-gallon tank, with $200000 federal block grant funding and city matching funds for costs over 400000, and will include improving west end water mains to boost fire pressure and future capacity.
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Cedar Rapids Board to Decide City Assessor Reappointment
The Cedar Rapids Conference Board will meet September 26 at 1 p.m. in City Hall to decide whether to reappoint Dennis Rick Ellars as city assessor. Ellars, 33, took over March 1 to finish Dale Piersall’s term after Piersall retired in 1965. Ellars then served as chief deputy.
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