IHFA housing plan aims to curb inner city decline
Lt. Gov. Arthur Neu outlined the Iowa Housing Finance Authority proposed to issue up to 20 million in tax exempt bonds to fund about 600 housing units and lending programs. The plan includes loans for construction, rehabilitation, and home repairs plus rent supplements and down payment grants. Neu urged caution that IHFA is not a total solution for rehabilitating inner cities.
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Iowa Housing Finance Authority
IHFA
Iowa
Arthur Neu
League of Women Voters
Roosevelt Royale
Neu
Politicians Moral Standards and Press Role Discussed
Panelists including Dave Shay of WMT TV and Judith Urquhart examined political ethics and media influence. They urged greater openness in meetings while noting press distortions, and contrasted public officials with citizens amid evolving privacy expectations. The Des Moines league elected officers Louise Moon president Jane Teaford first vice president Margaret Apostle second vice president and Mary Lee Kirkberg secretary.
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Dave Shay
Wmt-Tv
Shay
Severn
Judith Urquhart
Urquhart
Peoples Unitarian Church
League
Louise Moon
Des Moines
Jane Teaford
Cedar Falls
Margaret Apostle
Grinnell
Mary Lee Kirkberg
Fort Dodge
Enrollment Up at Kirkwood for Spring Term Record
Kirkwood Community College reports spring term enrollment at 3 571, a new record, with 1 739 arts and sciences students 1 533 career education students 228 in evening farm management and 71 in management development training. The quarter runs from March to June 3.
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Kirkwood Community College
Dental Scholarships Established at Kirkwood College
A scholarship fund for second-year dental laboratory technician students at Kirkwood Community College has been created by Richard Jacobi and Steve Sandoval, owners of Mid-America Dental Studio. The $600 gift covers most of a year’s study and will be awarded annually to a qualifying student. The first recipient will be announced in May.
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Kirkwood Community College
Richard Jacobi
Steve Sandoval
Mid-America Dental Studio
Waterloo
Kirkwood
Anthony Quinn Turns 62 On This Date
The obituary note or birthday reference marks actor Anthony Quinn reaching age 62. The snippet places Quinn’s birthday within a UPI style brief noting his age.
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Anthony Quinn
Questionnaires On Zoo Delayed In City Water Bills
The Bever Park Zoo survey mailings were delayed due to a miscommunication between the water department and the social planning team. Ed Burrell says most April bills will also carry city recreation and municipal band data, with zoo questionnaires starting later this month and running into June. Some residents reported not receiving the forms. Also noted is Apollo 16 moon surface exploration by John Young and Charles Duke on this date in 1972.
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Bever Park Zoo
Ed Burrell
Water Department
Stan Reinis
Burrell
John Young
Charles Duke
Moon
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Savel
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Cedar Rapids Piano & Organ CO
Third Ave. S.W
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Reprise
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Natalie
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