Builders Build Passenger Platform for World Ag Expo Shuttle
About 15 members of the Iowa City Home Builders Association gathered at the Iowa Interstate Railroad tracks near Kinnick Stadium to construct a passenger platform for shuttle trains to the World Ag Expo in Amana September 7 to 10. Volunteers donated time and materials for the project. Jon Eggert of Williamsburg, and Steve Neuzil with Gregory Neuzil of Iowa City were photographed during the work.
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Iowa City Home Builders Association
Iowa Interstate Railroad
Kinnick Stadium
Iowa City
Amana
Jon Eggert
Williamsburg
Steve Neuzil
Gregory Neuzil
Drought Lingers in Iowa Into 1989 Says Experts
Experts warn the 1988 drought, the worst since the 1930s, will extend into 1989 and perhaps beyond. Ground moisture is low, rivers are depleted, and wildlife could decline with two to three years of average rainfall needed for recovery.
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DES Moines
Iowa
Harry Hillaker
Dean Braatz
National Weather Service
Minneapolis
Iona
Hillaker
Missouri River
Larry Black
Weather Service
Kansas City
Iowa State University
Elwynn Taylor
Taylor
al Farris
Fish and Wildlife Division
Iowa Department of Natural Resources
Farris
Canada
World of Pottery Chautauqua course at Cornell in 1988
The World of Pottery course, taught by Cornell art professor Doug Hanson, runs September 5 and the three following Mondays in Hedges Lounge at The Commons. It features lectures, demonstrations, and slides from Hanson's experiences in several countries. The program targets adults 50 plus with no exams, costs $30, and requires pre registration.
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Mount Vernon
Cornell
Doug Hanson
Hedges Lounge
the Commons
Hanson
England
Wales
Mexico
Nicaragua
Costa Rica
Cornell Chautauqua
Cornell Office of Continuing Education
Public hearing on county jail project set
A public hearing on the construction of a new county jail will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. by the Keokuk County Board of Supervisors in the district courtroom. Architect Roddy Moore of Omaha will discuss design and cost estimates of about 425000 including fees. Plans show a single story facility south of the current jail and sheriff’s office with capacity for 10 prisoners. Funding sources discussed include 361000 from the County Farm Fund and about 260000 in unanticipated excess balances plus 50000 to 60000 in revenue sharing from last year.
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Sigourney
Keokuk County Board of Supervisors
Roddy Moore
Omaha
Neb
Dan Goeldner
Iowa County District Court Hears Multiple Drunk Driving Pleas
In Marengo Judge Van Zimmer sentenced Richard E. Fahey to 180 days in jail with seven days suspended and a $750 fine after a guilty plea to second offense drunken driving. Other defendants include Jonathan K. Wood, 17, Victor, fined $300 for driving while suspended. Stephanie Hubbell, 33, Williamsburg, to be sentenced Sept 1 for assault causing bodily injury. Judy Bixby, 37, Marengo, to be sentenced Sept 1 for drunken driving. Linda M. Von Lienen, 24, Williamsburg, and Daryl J. Wagner, 43, Oxford, to be sentenced Sept 8 for drunken driving.
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Marengo
van Zimmer
Richard E. Fahey
Dubuque
Fahey
Iowa County
Jonathan K. Wood
Victor
Stephanie Hubbell
Wil
Judy Bixby
Safety inspector sues Union Pacific over unsafe trains
James Grogan of Omaha filed a lawsuit in Pottawattamie County District Court alleging Union Pacific Railroad threatened job loss for reporting safety and mechanical complaints. He claims reduced staff overloaded him and improper unit placement hindered inspections at the Council Bluffs yard and seeks damages for emotional distress and other relief.
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Council Bluffs
Union Pacific Railroad
James Grogan
Omaha
Neb
Pottawattamie County
Union Pacific
Grogan
Council Bluffs Yard
Graf Man Dies in One Car Crash West of Dubuque
A Graf man died and three others were injured in a single vehicle crash on Highway 416 near Centralia at 2:20 AM. Milton P. Quinn of Dubuque was in critical condition at Mercy Health Center. passengers Amy Quinn and Marie Maas were treated and released at Finley Hospital. Charges against Quinn are pending.
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Dubuque
Graf
Dubuque County
Sheriff's Department
Steve R. Hoskins
Mercy Health Center
Centralia
Milton P. Quinn
Quinn
Amy Quinn
Marie Maas
Finley Hospital
Birthdays for Nancy Kulp Donald O Connor and more
Notable birthdays today include actress Nancy Kulp aged 67 and actor-dancer Donald O Connor at 63. Also celebrating are Ben Gazzara 58 Richard Sanders 48 David Soul 45 Senator William Cohen 48 Lou Piniella 45 and skating champion Scott Hamilton 30.
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Nancy Kulp
Donald O’connor
Ben Gazzara
Richard Sanders
David Soul
William Cohen
Maine
Lou Piniella
Scott Hamilton
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Gazette
Chris Stewart
Keokuk County
Hong Kong
Tony
Holiday Vin-Cedar Rapids
Iowa County District Court
Liamsburg
Cory Coulson
Linda M. von Lienen
Daryl J. Wagner
Oxford
von Lienen
Wagner
Center Pt
Cedar Rapids
S. 2Nd St
Gazette Classified
3Rd Avenue
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