South Tama to charge for nonresident bus rides
South Tama school officials plan a 25 cent one way bus fare for ineligible riders, inspired by West Des Moines stops. District will offer passes at school with a payment plan for those unable to pay. State law requires free transport only for certain distance thresholds, but districts may provide paid rides. The move aims to help families with working parents and babysitters before bus arrival.
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South Tama
James Austin
West Des Moines
Iowa
Aging agencies seek new home after Torch Press sale talks
Witwer Senior Center and the Council on Aging want to unite under one roof for elderly services but deem Torch Press space inadequate. They prefer to keep county communication while exploring alternatives. The Cedar Rapids Torch Press building at 324 Third St SE was appraised at 350000, with a private offer well below that. county plans a sale after a public hearing following offers.
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Witwer Senior Center
Michael Clover
Council On Aging
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Clover
Witwer Evor Center
County
Third St
Cedar Rapids Museum of Art
Paul
Museum of Art
Steve Moshier
County General Services
Moshier
Paul named arts council executive director by Vee AN Hexton
Carol Anne Paul is named Cedar Rapids Marion Arts Council executive director succeeding Betty Zeidel. A 33 year old Cornell College graduate, she brings deep community involvement from Cedar Rapids Theatre Junior League and Kirkwood Community College Theatre. Paul aims to raise CR MAC visibility and secure a personal computer system for daily operations.
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Carol Anne Paul
Cedar Rapids/Marion Arts Council
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Cedar Rapids Community Theatre
Junior League
Kirkwood Community College
Franklin Middle School
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Hugh O'Brian
Paul
Cornell College
Cedar Rapids
Arts Council
Marion
Brucemore
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The
University of Town
Cr’ Mac
Chamber of Commerce
First Ave
Ex-Center Point chief’s pay cut sparks Pleasant Hill row
Former Center Point police chief Terry Hudik, four days after leaving Center Point for Pleasant Hill, faces salary disputes and scrutiny over hiring. In Pleasant Hill the 4,500 resident town flags Hudik’s traffic ticket and public dealings, with his $25,500 salary cut and claims of reduced injuries by strict enforcement.
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Garett
Stat Weiter
Center Point
Pleasant Hill
Terry Hudik
Des Moines
Hudik
Marion ISD board to discuss bus service changes
District Superintendent Harold Hulleman says the Marion Independent School District board meets at 7 p.m. in the Longfellow building to consider reducing free busing in the future and review a pay-to-ride option approved in principle at the September 17 meeting.
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Marion Independent School District
Sai District
Harold Hulleman
Longfellow
10Th Ave
Hulleman
Jeff Humiston
Marion council weighs bus pay cuts amid busing debate
The council discusses pay reductions for Police Chief Hudik as district considers pay to ride bus option for kindergartners. Hagedorn cites complaints about Hudik’s attitude and a 25 percent rise in traffic tickets since his hire. Mayor Forbes expects continued work, while St. John defends the salary cut. Hudik previously led American Central Airlines.
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Hudik
Hagedorn
Ken Forbes
Forbes
Polk County Sheriff's Department
Galen St. John
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