Airport unit votes to sue Iowa County for zoning ordinance
Cedar Rapids Airport Commission orders City Attorney to sue Iowa County to enact airport zoning after years of urging. The move follows Swisher adopting an ordinance. county supervisors oppose. The panel also hears bids for a second rental car facility and approves condemnation plans to reach 2,500 extra acres, including a $177,000 purchase of the William Faults property.
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Iowa County
Cedar Rapids Airport
Swisher
Iowa County Board of Supervisors
Airport Commission
McGuire
Iowa County District
Board of ‘Supervisors
Loomis Brothers of
Cedar Rapids
Linn District Court
Dolezal
Dolezals
District Court
William Faults
United Way Campaign Opens with Large Outreach Effort
United Way drive launches with thirteen divisions kicking off activities. General campaign Chairman Al Williams said major employer outreach is done and volunteers will begin with smaller organizations Tuesday. They will contact over 5 000 firms and 65 000 employees before the October 27 close, aiming for 1 729 631 dollars to support 17 community service agencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Way
Drive
al ‘Williams
Park safety measure OK'd by Marion park board
The Marion park board approved curb cuts to allow police vehicles access throughout Hanna Park. Plans direct Parks Director Joe Butterfield to implement Zier’s curb-cut recommendations after residents complained of harassment near the road to school. The board urged further improvements to a gravel city path.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanna Park
Marion
Marion Park Board
Joe Butterfield
Robert Zier
Butterfield
Public Services
Jack Bross
Park Board
City Park Board approves five year capital plan and pool land search
The board approved adding three items to the capital improvement program including land for a new city pool and maintenance facilities at Thomas Park and Oakshade Cemetery. Estimated costs are 70 000 for pool land 14 000 for the Thomas Park facility and 16 500 for the cemetery facility. The council authorized a land search for a new swimming pool to replace Legion Pool and the park board will review health rules for wading pools. Revenue at the city pool rose eight percent to 46 333 while attendance fell eight percent to 44 296 due to bad June weather and higher admission prices. The board also approved trail work bids and a boundary agreement with a local developer. The November meeting date was moved to November 16.
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Thomas Park
Oakshade Cemetery
Butterfield
Legion
Park Board
William Grundy
Bureau of Outdoor Recreation
Hanna Park
St. Joseph’s Catholic School
Alpha
Boyson
Charlie Igram
Armar Drive
Marion Boulevard
Linn-Mar AFS seeks applicants and announces new officers
Juniors and seniors at Linn-Mar Community High School can obtain American Field Service applications from Pam McLeod in the counselors’ office. The Linn-Mar AFS chapter sponsors year or summer abroad trips and has recently hosted talks by returning students Lisa O Connell and Larry Schroeder. New officers include Evelyn and Wes Follensbee as presidents and Pam McLeod handling Ameri cans Abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linn-Mar Community High School
Americans Abroad
American Field Service International
Pam McLeod
Linn-Mar
AFS
Lisa O’connell
Larry Schroeder
Brazil
South Africa
Linn-Mar Afs
Evelyn and
Wes Follensbee
Henri O’connell
Lea Jost
Richard Christie
Glen and
Marge Jensen
Ira Rooks
Jean Strotman
Harlan
Shirley Nieuwsma
Pat Kress
Water tank maintenance may tint Marion taps
Marion residents may notice changes in water flow and possible rust coloring as annual maintenance on water tanks begins today and runs into next week. Wells will be shut down during work at each site causing temporary water stirring. Hydrant flushing will follow the tank maintenance. Marion Jaycee Firewood Sale offers hardwood cords at 30 dollars and softwood at 25 dollars with delivery and orders through the Marion Chamber of Commerce.
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Marion
Dave Kalkwarf
Kalkwarf
Marion Jaycee
Marion Chamber of Commerce
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Tom Fruehling
National
Hertz
Avis
Dollar
Bob Zimmerman
Judy Daubenmier
Gazette
Marion Bureau
NarrOews
Valenta’s
Sylvania
TV & Stereo Entertainment Center
Alenas
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