Panel named to study Iowa state fair future
Gov. Ray appointed Lyle Bruere and Mrs. Bruere of Cedar Rapids to a five member panel to study the state fair. Fred Weitz of Des Moines was named president of a construction firm and vice chairman of the Des Moines Chamber of Commerce. The group forms the State Fair Comprehensive Master Plan Committee created by the Legislature last spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Lyle Bruere
Grande Ave. SE
Cedar Rapids
Robert Ray
Ray
Fred Weitz
Cedar Rapids Volunteer Opportunities Open Across Agencies
Community groups in Cedar Rapids invite volunteers for weekly singalong and movie projector duties at Meth Wick Manor, elder escort services with Council on Aging, gardener and tour guide roles at Americana Healthcare Center, and Citizen Advocacy with mentally retarded adults. Additional calls list L.L.V. and local coordinators for youth, Big Brothers, New Horizons, and senior outreach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meth- Wick Manor
Council On Aging
Americana Healthcare Center
Bonnie Tomes
Mary Duncombe
Helen Monsees
Diane Arnold
Edgewood Manor
New Horizons
Miranda Meek
Cedar Rapids Care Center
Bee crossing signs urged to save alfalfa pollinators
Nine alfalfa farmers in Walla Walla County ask commissioners to post 20 mph bee crossing signs along nearby roads. They say alkali bees die amid traffic, each death costing farmers about one dollar in pollination losses. county engineer says he will post limits if posters accompany explanations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walla Walla County
Dennis Skeate
Barnett seeks trial delay for psychiatric evaluation
Lawyers for Jack Barnett petition Linn District Court for a two to three month continuance and a court ordered psychiatric evaluation. Barnett, 50, faces second degree sexual abuse charges involving a boy under 12 between May 1 and June 13 and has waived speedy trial. Aug. 21 trial date stands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Barnett
Linn District Court
Barnett
Ave. NW
Ramsey Hospital
St. Paul, Minn
Fee settlement to College district from insurer
The College Community School District will receive 11000 from Insurance Company of North America for attorneys fees incurred in a Linn District Court suit. Olson sought 19 million from the district Nissen Corp and Britcher for a trampoline accident at Prairie High School. An out of court settlement awarded Olson 575000 with the district Nissen and Britcher liable. INA later paid about 315000 after reversing its no responsibility stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College Community School District
Insurance Company of North America
Linn District Court
Nissen Corporation
Phyllis Britcher
Cynthia Olson
Olson
Prairie High School
Nissen
Britcher
INA
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Lu Aimers
Linn County Council On Aging
L.L.V
Gladys Pike
LIV
Walla Walla, Wash
Charles Saranto
Drapery Dept
3Rd Ave
Fee
CIA
Richard Helms
Senate
Watergate Committee
White House
RCA
Smulekoff
Smulekoff's
Iowa
RCA ColorTrak
Alpha m
Liberal
ColorTrak
COLOR
Third Avenue
First Street
S.E
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