Stanwood awaits IBP plan for pork plant
Stanwood residents await a firm start date for Iowa Beef Processors Inc. planned $50 million pork plant northeast of Stanwood. IBP says delays stem from the weak meat market and broader industry turmoil, despite securing water rights and land, plus related plant renovations and expansions in nearby Storm Lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonathan Reed
Jones Cedar Bureau
Stanwood
IBP
Iowa Beef Processors Inc
Cedar County
Charles Harness
Dakota City
Neb
Wapsipinicon
Harness
Wilson Foods
Cedar Rapids
FDL Foods
Dubuque
Democratic hopefuls pledge arms limit and abolition plan
Four Democratic presidential candidates at the Des Moines forum urged arms control and a phased move to abolish nuclear weapons. Mondale criticized Reagan and urged Europe NATO missiles relocation, Hart opposed the MX name, and Glenn defended no first use. Askew and Hollings missed event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judy Daubermier
Des Moines
United States
United
Reagan
Walter Mondale
Colorado
Gary Hart
Ohio
John Glenn
Mondale
Europe
California
Alan Cranston
Hart
Des Moines Civic Center
Ernest Hollings
South Carolina
Delta bridge sign artist promotes Burr Arch landmark
Delta resident Tobe Shipley, sign shop owner, painted a large Welcome to Delta sign featuring the Burr Arch covered bridge, the only one west of the Mississippi. He has long promoted hometown heritage with a 4 by 6 foot sketch for the 1965 What Cheer Centennial and other works sold at their local grocery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Rasdal
Iowa
Delta
Tobe Shipley
Tobe
Mississippi River
M.L
Shipley
Melvin Laverne
Dixie
Highway 21
Load limiter aids Iowa utility bill collection
A two year Iowa pilot shows load limiters curb delinquency by allowing 15 amps up to 120 volts and forcing a reset if large appliances run. The Iowa Commerce Commission will draft rules for utilities to use the device, which aims to delay disconnection while customers arrange payments.
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Judy Daubenmierizett
Jes
Iowa Power and Light Co
Des Moines
Iowa Commerce Commission
Iowa Power
William D. Leech
Leech
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