Drunken driver weekend education program expands statewide
Editorial argues first offense drunk driving could become weekend re education in Linn Johnson counties modeled after Polk County. Participants attend from Friday evening to Sunday with 200 dollar fee and 24 hours of classes led by a male and female facilitator. Results cited show low re arrestees and dramatic personal insight from videos and discussions.
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Linn
Johnson Counties
Polk County
Coralville
Buzz Hoffman
5Th Judicial District
Hoffman
Prevention Research Institute of Kentucky
Johnson County
Caution on more tax cuts amid funding concerns
Governor Branstad signals acceptance of a downsized property tax relief plan if at least 75 percent reaches taxpayers. Legislators push to fully reimburse counties for homestead elderly and veterans credits, but earlier vetoes and doubts about leakage to county coffers persist. Economic advisers note softer revenue projections, yet lawmakers urge continued tax reductions.
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Branstad
Iowa
Dennis Prouty
Jon Branstad
Abstinence and Character Education Aim at Youth Health
A Cedar Rapids seminar outlines National Guidelines for Sexuality and Character Education linking abstinence and character building to youth health. The event features Joe McIlhaney and Pat Socia with other experts, focusing on preventing teen pregnancy and STDs through an integrated, values-based approach.
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America
Clinton
Congress
New York Times
Washington, D.C
Medical Institute For Sexual Health
MISH
Austin
Texas
McIlhaney
Pat Socia
Richard Tompkins
Tompkins
Margaret Speers
Letter on Johnson County recorder role and pay
Ellen Heywood argues the county recorder has no policymaking function and is not a full time job despite a full time salary. She suggests if elimination is proposed and voters disagree, reduce the salary to match board of supervisors. Iowa City.
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the Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Johnson County
County Recorder
Board of Supervisors
Ellen Heywood
Iowa City
Parks Commissioner race in Cedar Rapids stirs fiery campaign
P T Larson, a longtime local reformer, profiles a contested parks commissioner race in Cedar Rapids. The piece frames a rival pair including a “gunslinger” and a “gambling promoter” with campaign finance figures and a tense 1998 1999 outlook amid anniversary politics and local reform themes.
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Commission
Cedar Rapids
Chicago Cubs
P.T. Larson
Grandparents Rights Debate Stirs Legislative Talk
Letter writer notes Iowa lawmakers discuss grandparent visitation rights in abortion cases. The piece rues current lack of grandparent rights and urges readers to contact legislators while hinting at broader family law tensions and a final reminder about a will as a social lever.
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Iowa
Grammy
Grampy
Cedar Lake Upgrading Support From Local Property Owner
Curt Eilers of 833 Shaver Road Cedar Lake expresses backing for Dale Todd April 13 guest column promoting Cedar Lake revitalization to boost recreation and offers assistance in implementing the ideas. Cedar Rapids.
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Dale Todd
Shaver Road
Cedar Lake
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Ken Slaughter
Dale Larson
Jerry Elsen
Mark Bowden
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Collins Plaza
Joe S. McIlhaney
Linn Area Lutherans For Life
Aid To Women
Mai eMay
Parks Sparks
Curt Eilers
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