Immunization law to go into effect with no delay
The Administrative Rules Committee rejected a delay and affirmed the mandatory immunization law for schoolchildren. Non vaccinated students without a narrow exception will be barred from attendance after Jan 4 or at the start of the second semester. Public clinics offer free vaccines. critics argued against the mandate while supporters warned of measles outbreaks.
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Des Moines
Administrative Rules Committee
LaVerne Schroeder
R-Mcclelland
Iowa
Martin Myers
Iowa City
University of Iowa
Myers
Anthony Morris
Washington
Morris
Davenport
Robert Lilley
American Party
Iowa to distribute 500000 anti drunk driving pamphlets
The Iowa Department of Transportation mails pamphlets to customers at 231 state stores warning that drinking and driving can change a life. The brochure notes interviews with police, court publicity, possible jail, and costs. First offenses up to one year in jail and 1000 dollars fine, with higher penalties for later offenses.
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Iowa
Iowa Department of Transportation
Buchanan County approves 1978 road program totaling 567 thousand
The Buchanan County Board of Supervisors approves a 1978 road construction program totaling 567 340 dollars. It includes Bethel Road grading from U S 20 to Buffalo Township and four railroad crossing projects funded mainly by federal money. Bridges and culverts, plus a 48 100 dollar Buffalo Creek road paving, are planned with state and local funds and farm to market money. The plan awaits Iowa DOT approval.
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Independence
Buchanan County Board of Supervisors
Bethel
Buffalo Township
Jefferson
Hazleton
Hazleton Township
Buchanan County
David Paulson
Liberty Township
Fairbank
Perry Township
County Home
Here
Chicago-Great Western Railroad
Illinois Central Railroad
Paulson
Buffalo Creek
Iowa Department of Transportation
Waukon leases ambulance amid staff shortages
Waukon City Council voted to lease an ambulance and staff with volunteers until a permanent plan is ready. Retiring operators Mr and Mrs Harry Gilbert end 35 years of service. A study panel urged buying two ambulances funded by a drive and city funds, to be manned by volunteers under hospital supervision. A special meeting Thursday will decide whether to adopt the recommendation.
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Waukon
Harry Gilbert
Feld won’t quit public TV job in Iowa
Iowa AP reports Michael Feld will not resign from the Iowa Public Broadcasting Network amid harassment from colleagues. Feld defends his stance as staying to avoid being a quitter, while the nine member board weighs his continued employment after former executive director Thomas Dutzel urged firing. Acting director Hugh Cordier proposes a two month trial to improve Feld’s grant writing.
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DES Moines
Iowa
Iowa Public Broadcasting Network
Michael Feld
Thomas Dutzel
Feld
Hugh Cordier
Ditzel
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Cedar Rapids
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Algona
Cretsinger
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Pittway
Famed
Faberge
Welches
Cologne
Gillette
Norelco
Oster
Marcel
Hangman
Yapper
2Nd St
Lac Puel
Ee Ceeu
Empire
Real Motor Sound
Woolworth’s
Honors Bank
Americard
IDOT
Jon McCoy
State Beer and Liquor Control Department
McCoy
Buchanan
Waukon Leases Ambulance
S & Boys
Romeo
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Third Ave
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Siegel’s Jewelry
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