Cedar Rapids Library plan aims to expand current building
Library Preservation Committee unveils a $6 million plan to extend the Cedar Rapids Public Library from Third Avenue and Fifth Street SE to the Paul Building, adding a three story westward wing with parking and an all weather drive in entrance. The proposal totals 6 million including a 1 million westside branch and 300 thousand eastside renovations, pending voter approval and gifts.
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Library Preservation Committee
Cedar Rapids
Westside
Eastside
Rocarek
Hall Foundation
Library Board
Riverside
Roosevelt Hotel
Third Avenue
Fifth Street SE
Paul
Third Ave SE
Leo Peiffer
Third Avenue SE
Public input sought on senior center proposals in Cedar Rapids
The Cedar Rapids Recreation Commission seeks public feedback within a month on resolutions to close Greene Square Senior Center and open a center at the Hayes school building. If approved, Greene Square programs would move to the Witwer center while Hayes hosts new facilities.
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Cedar Rapids Recreation Commission
Greene Square
Hayes School
D St. SW
Hayes
Foens
Witwer
Witwer Center
Mildred Scott
Recreation Commission
Cedar Rapids
Commission
Ambroz Recreation Center
Social Services Eviction Prompts Letter of Objection
Linn County social services advisory board voted to send a letter to the Board of Supervisors objecting to the eviction of DSS offices from the Paul Building. They warn the move would hinder service by forcing clients to multiple locations and raise moving costs.
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Department of Social Services
Paul
Third Ave
Linn County Board of Supervisors
Social Services Advisory Board
Social Services Board
Health Center Board of Directors
Cedar Rapids
DSS
Sixth Ave
Health Center Board
Area Substance Abuse Council
Second Ave
Linn County Supervisors
JC Penney
Jean Oxley
Tom Sears
Poland Stands Firm Statuesquely in Szyle’s Parade Feature
Tad Szyle reports in Sundays Parade Magazine about a resolute stance by Poland amid shifting European tensions. The piece profiles political mood, public opinion, and regional security concerns.
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Tad Szyle
Parade Magazine
Grant Wood Area Education Agency elects two new directors
Two members were elected to the Grant Wood Area Education Agency board at conventions. Mary Ann Kollmor gen of Belle Plaine was re elected District 5, 100 percent of the vote. Dr Gene Cretsinger of Cedar Rapids was elected District 9 to replace Susan Turner. Districts 5 9 cover seven counties with the agency providing special education and media services. John Dane was elected from District 6 at a separate vote Wednesday night.
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Grant Wood Area Education Agency Board of
Mary Ann Kollmorgen
Belle Plaine
Benton Community School District
van Horne
Gene Cretsinger
East Post Road SE
Cedar Rapids Washington High
Grant Wood Board
Kollmorgen
Walter
Cretsinger
Squaw Creek
Gazette
Cedar Rapids Community School Board
Cedar Rapids Board
Cressinger
Cedar Rapids
Maxine
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Cedar Rapids Public Library
Vy Ca
Life Rats
Foreman & Clark
Ste
Social Services
Vanessa Shelton
Linn County
Poland
Quad City
East Moline
Illinois
Post Times
Quad City Downs
Grant
Benton
Shellsburg
Vinton
John Dane
Route
Iowa City
Pfitzers
Globe Arborvitae
Stil Ace Hardware
Yevania
Sylvania
Syncturi
Antevila
B Avenue NW
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