Solon considers levy to fund gifted education program
The Solon school board may propose a state levy to raise property taxes for an extended learning program. a coordinator would train teachers in gifted education, with an estimated 23 cents per $1,000 assessed value to fund the position if approved by the board and state education department.
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Coe College defies trend with rising freshmen numbers
Coe College increased its new freshmen by 30 percent, adding 66 students to reach 285 this fall. Total full-time enrollment stands at 990, up 19 from last year, with part-time students totaling 260 for a combined 1,250. International students number 11 non-degree ESL learners. The Cedar Rapids alumni group hosts its annual party on Oct. 11 at Elmcrest Country Club with 354 members. Cornell College Chautauqua plans an Opera and Musical Comedy survey starting Oct. 1 led by Marcella Lee, offering noncredit courses for adults 50 and over at $30 per course.
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University
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Marcella Lee
Hedges
Cornell Chautauqua
Cornell
Office of Continuing Education
Mount Vernon
Center Pact seeks funds to support Linn County HACAP center
HACAP board reviews funding needs for the Linn center as Mount Vernon and Lisbon consider pledges. Officials aim to obtain 7 000 to 8 000 dollars from Linn County for next year while the city of Mount Vernon weighs a 5 000 dollar pledge. Volunteers expand the food bank from 35 to 105 families weekly as the center plans a budget increase from 16 000 to 26 000.
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Lisbon
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Marion Independent OKs tobacco ban in district buildings
The Marion Independent school board approved first reading of a policy to prohibit tobacco in district buildings and vehicles starting July 1. It passed 4 2 with four supporters and two opponents. The board also reported 1990 91 enrollment at 1 562, up 33 from 1 529 with a net loss of 21 students on open enrollment day.
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Gazetén
Marion
Mike Nash
Larry Sparks
Thomas Thurman
Bill Huntoon
Cynthia Schneider
Virginia Folkers
Gordon Gibson
Dent Harold Hulleman
Hulleman
Public safety blotter notes Linn County arrest details
The Log collects public safety notes from Linn County agencies. Charges may be reviewed by the Linn County Attorney's Office. A second offense was noted in the 2800 block of Sixth Street SW at 1:37 a.m. Thursday.
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Gazette
Linn County
Sixth Street
Caryn Cain
27Th Ave
33Rd Street
Assault charges in Linn County case involve bottle attack
Jeffrey Lacoursiere, 30, of 1602 Eighth Ave SE, faces assault causing bodily injury after allegedly throwing a soda bottle at his wife Darlene Lacoursiere in front of their home on September 1, cutting her feet. He was released on recognizance from Linn County Jail. A list records drunken driving arrests including James Logan, 28, and Michael Patten, 32, with arrest times and locations.
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Jeffrey Lacoursiere
Eighth Ave. SE
Darlene Lacoursiere
Linn County
Cedar Rapids Doctor Warns Of Unusually Severe Respiratory Illness
Cedar Rapids physician Dr. Percy Harris reports a surge in respiratory infections and pneumonia among otherwise healthy adults. Pharmacist Karen Christopherson notes high OTC demand while antibiotics require prescription. School official Koehn urges rest, fluids, hygiene, and 24 hours fever-free before returning to class.
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Cedar Rapids
Percy Harris
Karen Christopherson
Drug Town
Johnson Avenue NW
Christopherson
Koehn
Kirkwood retrains 1500 workers under Title III funds
Harmon notes 1,500 job losses with many retirees or those who left the state. The plan includes short courses to aid job searches, goal setting, and strength identification. About $1.5 million in federal Title III funds supports retraining with remaining funds for winter enrollment at Kirkwood.
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Harmon
Kirkwood
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