Rainstorms lash Eastern Iowa with damaging winds
Thunderstorms drenched Eastern Iowa with over an inch of rain in 24 hours. Western areas faced 80 mph winds with roof damage and injuries from collapsed walls. Des Moines saw 2.24 inches of rain. Guttenberg river levels rose toward flood stage as Cedar Rapids power outages affected 3,000 customers.
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Second coldest winter in 52 years noted in Cedar Rapids
Iowa-Illinois Gas and Electric Co. tracks degree days to measure heating needs. Through this season, 6,988 degree days have been recorded, approaching figures from 1935-36 and 1950-51, with analyst Mike Norris noting the year may surpass those highs as colder periods extend.
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Grove heads Kirkwood faculty at Kirkwood Community College
Members of the Kirkwood Faculty Association elected Bill Grove as 1978 79 president and named Steve Sprague as president elect. Others include William Kirkpatrick secretary Betty Banziger treasurer, all Kirkwood math science staff. At large board members are Larry Bean Hanna Weston and Lois Weihe. 30 years ago John L Lewis awaited a verdict in his contempt of court trial.
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Woods named chief of adult corrections in Iowa
Des Moines Iowa 44 year old Harry Woods of Des Moines was appointed to head the state department's adult corrections after replacing Roland McCauley who resigned to run a family business in Wisconsin. Woods previously directed the Community Corrections Branch of the Iowa Department of Social Services and cited his work on alternatives to prisons. He will earn a $38000 salary, lower than potential earnings in California.
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Wisconsin
Ray: Blind unit minutes open to the public
Iowa Governor Robert Ray pressed a commission inquiry into access to minutes of the Iowa Commission for the Blind. Director Kenneth Jernigan said minutes would be released with HEW approval. Ray also named Richard Lancaster to the five member probe, replacing Dale Miller who was dismissed for joining the National Federation for the Blind.
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Voter rebellion warned by Republican official
Margaret McDonald, Republican State Co chair, warned at the 2nd District Republican women spring conference that a strong potential exists for a voter rebellion against empty Democratic promises. She said early confidence among Republicans is justified and that with each passing day there is evidence of greater commitment to Republican victories next fall.
Health cost controls through outpatient care and education
The text outlines efforts to slow rising health care costs by partnering with hospitals and doctors. It highlights outpatient lab tests and diagnostics, home care, skilled nursing facilities for quicker discharge, alternate delivery systems, and programs to promote health education.
Registered Mark Blue Cross Association Service Mark
The text records the registration of the Blue Cross Association as a service mark of the National Association of Blue Shield Plans. It notes the association’s ownership and its status as a recognized service mark within the billing and health insurance framework.
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