From Smoky Habit to Knitting Habit in Hiawatha
Sylvia Kehl an ex smoker from Hiawatha now knits almost continuously using a knitting machine since giving up cigarettes in 1981. The 38 year old mother of two, with husband Tom at 280 Clymer Road, has produced about 50 sweaters for herself family and friends while planning to upgrade her machine. Her role as creator for the Lucky Strikes bowling team highlights her skill and busy lifestyle as a former chain smoker turned dedicated crafter.
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Christie Wallace
Gazette
Marion Bureau
Sylvia Kehl
Hiawatha
Sylvia
Tom
Clymer Road
Virginia
Pennsylvania
Washington State
Iowa Dems blast Legislature over tax and Branstad programs
Iowa Democratic leaders condemn lawmakers for tax increases and Branstad policy support. They warn political futures are at risk as they fault lawmakers for drifting from party principles. No legislators attended the meeting, but House Majority Leader Norland defended incumbents.
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Des Moines
Iowa Democratic Party
Democratic State Central Committee
Terry Branstad
House
Lowell Norland
D-Kensett
Ex-treasurer opposes Iowa funds in South Africa divestment
Maurice Baringer, IPERS investment supervisor, argues pulling Iowa retirement funds from South Africa would harm investments and fail to affect apartheid. The Iowa Divestment Coalition urges divestment, noting about 300 million dollars or 14 percent of IPERS assets tie to South Africa via large oil companies and John Deere. Baringer warns earnings could fall, reducing benefits or raising contributions, and says U.S. capital is only a fraction of South Africa’s funding. He cites past J P Stevens divestment as a loss and notes American firms’ role in supporting anti-racism efforts while maintaining their South African operations.
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wwovUloww
Des Moines
Iowa
Maurice Baringer
Baringer
Iowa Public Employee Retirement System
Iowa Divestment Coalition
South Africa
IPERS
John Deere
United States
U.S
Coe Alumna to Speak on The Risks of Risk-Taking
Darlene Elbert, a 1982 Coe graduate and nurse turned liberal arts student, will discuss risk taking at a noon luncheon in Gage Union room D on Coe's campus. The event costs 3.50. checks go to Dot Hinman by Thursday. for details call 399-8500.
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Coe
Darlene Elbert
Coe College
Gage Union
Coe’s
Elbert
Tom Tauke
Dot Hinman
Hinman
Fire damages Lisbon assistant chief's chimney
Lisbon Assistant Fire Chief Roger Dolan faced a chimney fire at his home on 411 East Market Street last night. Fire Chief Mike Williams said the blaze started in the chimney around 8 p.m. and caused no structural or smoke damage to the residence.
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Lisbon
Roger Dolan
E. Market St
Mike Williams
Roger
Williams
Kalona council weighs low profile for home business
Kalona officials criticized a home based firm on 13th Street for not keeping a low profile. The council ordered removal of a Highway 22 sign after deeming it a violation of residential zoning rules.
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Council
Kalona
Mary Zielinski
Jonde
King’s Quilt and Sewing Center
13Th Street
Highway 22
Marion briefs pizza runner and council delays action
The Big Cheese Pizza Runner will deliver hot pizza daily after 4 PM with free delivery. The council warned a business with exterior mailbox lettering to remove advertising by Thursday and considered traffic issues from semi trailer deliveries blocking driveways and lawns. Assistant City Attorney Haymond questioned if the hobbylike operation fits the exemption. Mayor Troyer noted King seeks a downtown location but the search status is unclear. Council postponed further action to at least April 21.
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Gary Haymond
Cleo Troyer
King
Burglary and Crash News Roundup
A Carolina Shield residence on 10th Ave SE reported $600 stolen in a burglary with a forced front door entry. Cynthia Hobb 18 in fair condition after a one car crash on I 80 near Iowa City when she fell asleep and crossed medians. Bertelli and Sons Inc. on Center Point Road NE reported $2,000 in tools stolen after padlock entry. Marion to hold spring cleaning with large item pickup the week of April 25 with special trucks following regular garbage routes. metal car parts will not be collected.
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Robins
Cynthia Hobb
University Hospital
Iowa City
Iowa State Patrol
Hobb
Bertelli & Sons Inc
Center Point Road
Marion
Public Services
John Bender
Three drivers charged after Linn County drunken driving arrests
Three persons were arrested early Sunday in Linn County and charged with drunk driving. Belfield, Rooks, and Tran, all in separate locations, faced additional charges including possession of a controlled substance. A public hearing on Iowa DOTs tourist attraction signs is set for Friday at Iowa State University Scheman Building to gather comments on proposed permit rules for sign claims.
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Linn County
William M. Belfield
Vinton
Highway 150
Washington Street
Center Point
Robert D. Rooks Jr
15Th St
16Th Ave
Quad Tran
Fourth Ave
Robins Road
Hiawatha
Ames
Iowa
Iowa Department of Transportation
Scheman Continuing Education
Iowa State University
Four Saddle Club Circuit Forms In Southeastern Iowa
Four southeastern Iowa saddle clubs create a horse show circuit with dates from April 30 through June. Members pay 5 dollars. non members may compete but cannot win trophies. Shows include halter and pleasure classes plus running events with high point trophies awarded at the final show. Spectators welcome free. Contact Corky Popelka Hedrick for details.
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Southeastern Iowa
Ottumwa
Soak Creek Rebels
Drakesville
Stables
Ottumwa Saddle Club
Soap Creek Rebels
Corky Popelka
Hedrick
Popelka
Theft Reported From Suellen Freerksen Residence Garage
A toolbox and tools valued over 300 dollars were stolen from a garage at 1551 C Ave NE. Entry was gained by forcing open swinging doors, according to a police report.
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Suellen K. Freerksen
C Ave
Tauke backs nuclear freeze as disarmament shift
Rep. Tom Tauke at the Iowa Conference on Disarmament Leadership calls the nuclear freeze a major positive shift from past arms control failures. He cites SALT era buildup, noting new missiles and bombers by both sides, and urges freezing production deployment and testing while pursuing large reductions.
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Colfax
Iowa
Tom Tauke
R-Dubuque
Soviet Union
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IDOT
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Liquor Department
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Iowa and Liquor Control Department
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