Iowa University to Offer World of Wines Class Next Semester
The University of Iowa geography department will offer a two hour credit World of Wines course next semester led by Dr. Clyde Kohn with a lab style format and a 250 student cap. A five hour field seminar to France Germany and Switzerland is planned for June 5 to July 2 at a $850 cost. The course links wine quality to landforms climate and yearly weather, with tasting discussions likely off campus.
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Iowa City
Ripple
University of Iowa
Clyde Kohn
France
Germany
Switzerland
Christmas Cheer Spreads at Veterans Hospital in Iowa City
At the huge Veterans Administration hospital in Iowa City, 275 plus patients celebrate Christmas with gifts from 114 volunteer groups and thousands of donors. Gift packages, cards, and five pre Christmas parties spread holiday cheer with prizes ranging from humidifiers to fish aquariums and electric razors, all arranged by hospital volunteers.
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Helen Lenton
Blairstown
Veterans Hospital
Lenton
Iowa City
Veterans Administration Hospital
Elbert E. Beaver
American Legion Auxiliary
Iowa
Beaver
Francis Roger Murray
Green Beret
Quang Nu Province
Vietnam
Dorothy Stoner
Vays
Easing Anxiety Through Preoperative Counseling Findings
University of Iowa conference cites Dr. R. Clay Burchell of Hartford Hospital on reducing surgical fear via preoperative counseling. Study of 100 healthy hysterectomy or tubal ligation patients shows 45 percent feared death, 60 percent cancer, and 80 percent wanted more detailed explanations. Many patients avoid raising fears unless directly asked.
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Iowa City
University of Iowa
R. Clay Burchell
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Hartford (Conn
Burchell
U. of 1
University of Illinois
Dr. Burchell
Hartford
Veterans hospital carols and volunteers spread holiday cheer
Beavers describes volunteers at Veterans hospital bringing holly day happiness through 14 hospitals under one roof. 22 caroling groups visit wards from Cedar Rapids to Iowa City as students from area schools brighten patients and staff. 1,400 wreaths prepared and 40 to 60 volunteers attend daily aiding hospital services.
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Cedar Rapids
West Branch
West Liberty
Davenport
Iowa City
Iowa
University of Iowa
Veterans Hospital
Korea
Beaver
O R E O expands elderly services across seven counties
O R E O or Office of Retirement Education Opportunities is a pilot program run by Kirkwood College and Linn County Health Center. Led by Alice Schwiebert the ten member staff aims to map services for residents over 60, avoid duplication, and stimulate community programs for aging in the seven county area.
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Seven County
Merged Area Ten
O.R.E.O
Office of Retirement Education Opportunities
Kirkwood College
Linn County Health Center
Alice Schwiebert
Iowa Commission For the Aging
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Des Moines
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Waterloo
Fahr
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Gallagher
Dr. Clyde 'Ohn
Marion
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