Nigerian trade fair mirrors a developing nation
Doris Engstrom writes from Nigeria about a local trade fair that resembles an Iowa county fair in setup yet showcases modern industries. She notes hot conditions, mixed displays from bread to bath tubs, and a bold shift toward private enterprise. The piece reflects on Nigeria's transition from traditional life to a high tech, competitive economy, offering cautious optimism for the future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midwest
Nigeria
States
Iowa
United States
U of athletic official to chair Johnson County heart fund drive
Christine Grant the University of Iowa women’s athletic director is named honorary chairwoman of Johnson County 1985 American Heart Association fundraising campaign. The goal is $32,000 with Jack Johnson as committee chairman and a slate of local leaders named for vice chair, districts, special gifts, and events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson County
Iowa City
Christine Grant
University of Iowa
American Heart Association
Jack Johnson
South Slope Cooperative Telephone Co Annual Meeting Notice
The Annual Meeting of South Slope Cooperative Telephone Company will be held February 23, 1985 at 1 00 P M in the Ponderosa Ballroom Walford Iowa for electing one director in the Newhall Exchange Area and one director in the North Liberty Exchange Area and to review financial reports and audits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Slope Cooperative Telephone Company
Ponderosa Ballroom
Walford
Iowa
Newhall Exchange
North Liberty Exchange
Sheriff Sale Notice in Linn County Iowa
Special Execution from Linn County Court directs sale of Lot 150 Northbrook Unit IV Cedar Rapids to satisfy Bankers Lite Company v Hinkel et al. Auction set for February 25 1985 at 9 30 A M in front of the Court House door. Dated January 21 1985 Cedar Rapids Iowa. Dennis H Blome Sheriff with Deputy Lt Leland Schoon Richard C Wenzel Attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa District Court
Linn County
Iowa
Bankers Lite Company
Lynda M. Hinkel
Russell J. Hinkel
Highway Equipment Company
AKA
Highway Equipment Co
Northbrook Unit
Cedar Rapids
Court House
Dennis H. Blome
Leland Schoon
Richard C. Wenzel
District Court of Iowa
Linn County Banc
Iowa Savings Bank
Richard S. Curtis
Ron Hanson
George J. Novak
Novak, Kubicek & Rosser
Higley Building
District Court of
State of
Havlik Investments, Ltd
Glenbrook Cove
Kenneth L. Perry, Jr
Linn County District Court
Mary Roseberry
County Supervisors Plan Parking Enforcement and Office Upgrades
The Linn County Board of Supervisors hold an informal meeting on January 21 1985 discussing Mays Island parking enforcement with the Sheriff to decide the responsible unit and uniformed presence. They review bids for office equipment and furnishings totaling about 1 991 and approve related purchases and budget adjustments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board OF Supervisors
Cedar Rapids
Linn County
Schriner
Oxley
Rinas
Denver Dillard
Ken Perry
Dennis Blome
Rick Clymer
Joe Maimer
Mays Island
Blome
Kent Jackson
Voelkers
Trude Elliott
Kathleen Lucas
Ecicog
Buresh
Nezerka
Linda Langenberg
Susan M. Wold
Linn County Board Proceedings January 23 1985
Linn County Iowa board session approves consent items including tax reports and insurance contracts. Delegates include chair Schriner and supervisors Rinas Oxley with several appointments and hearings noted.
Local Used Car Listings Roundup in Monticello Area
Multiple vehicles offered by dealers and private sellers with prices, features, and contact numbers. Includes 84-85 Ranger financing, 1978 Sunbird, 1980 Mustang hatchback, various Buick, Pontiac, Ford, Chevy models, and note of location like Economy Korner and Langhurst Motors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen Chevrolet
Oldsmobile
Manchester
Ford Ltd
Korner
1St St
6Th Ave
Cross Creek Stables
Kornerist
Mary Aldrich
Towns Edge
7Th Ave
Marion
FORD
F Ave
N.W
Capitol Motors
Iowa City
Peoples Bank
Stephen
Monticello
Paul's
Langhurst Motors
A.P.R
Vinton Ford Mercury
Texas
Freese Motors
E. Main
Anamosa
Slater
Central City
Cordoba
Sunroof
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Doris Engstrom
Dean
Woodbury County
Lutheran Church of Nigeria
Obot Idim P.A
Uyo
Cross Rivers State
West Africa
By Doris Engstrom
U of Athletic
Bob Sokol
Steve Nath
Coralville
Carol Barker
Jo Stuhler
Dave Lundquist
Duke McGrath
Bill Marvin
Ron Miller
Mary Skourup
Sheriff's
Seal
Proceedings OF Supervisors
Eges
Auto Department
Tax
Tax Department
Jean Oxley
SAS
OMHS
Swisher Trust Savings Bank
Fari R. Greene
Linn County Building Board of Appeals
Don Novak
Wayne Jensen
Linn County Plumbing Board of Examiners & Appeals
David L. Boggs
Cliff Higgins
Linn County Electrical Board of Examiners & Appeals
Joan Johnston
Allan Ross
Hi Ranger
Morrison Equipment Company
Des Moines
Istree
Marion Township
Springville
Joy Huston
Paraita Road
Craig Kelinson
Buresh & Nezerka
Gcayette
Gazette
Sun
the Gazette
3Rd Ave. SE
ANNOL
Mae Ise
Amy Christine Miller
Angie
Sheraton Inn
1St Ave
St. N.W
Classified
Marcia
MVS
Young Cosmetology College
St. S.E
Banclowa Parkade
Bill Blass
Pierre Cardin
Jeffrey
Sarasota
Fla
Visa
Mastercard
Best Western Long Branch
Tues
Call Financial Management Service
The
Mel
Pine Ridge
Karen W Schill
Frend Painting & Cleaning CO
S.W
S.E
Sitters Unlimited
Eves
M. L. Hale
A.S.M. Ltd
Cali Hydro-gas
Shramer
Larry Regan
Stark's
Gary Fearer
Les Stuefen
Nelson Electric
Tari Dailey
Reece
Slealgh
United Birthpaarents
Elmwood Court
N.E
East
Marria
Brennan Printing Co
Deep River
Blue Cross
Blue Shield
Farm Bureau
Steve
Lilian Rieger
Jost Publ
Ira SE
ALL Kinds Service Press & Litho, CO Inc
Third St
Edgewood Rd
Longbranch
Citadel Band
Garrison
Jack Douglas
Mazzio's Pizza
Gazette Advisors
Grovert
Chevrolet Newhall Fry
Cedar Rapids Oy
Mercury
IM Miller Matsun
Autoland
Autoland West
2Nd Ave
Jim Aronson
Ide
Bruce McGrath
Keystone-Breckenridge
Colorado
Jacuzzi
Orlando
St. S.W
Ave. S.W
Julie
Erik
Joni
Nicki
Rgrave - McEleney Inc
Center Point
Cedar Fernie
Blairs Ferry
Coady Auto
8Th Ave
Ist St
Korner Ist
Andrews Auto
Auto MA
Oakland Rd
Benton
Sears Lindale 77 Ltd
Ist
Sey
Linn Area Credit Union
Chrysler
Jerry Keeney
A & 6Th Ave
Smith’s
Ford Inc
Walker North
Hwy
Ken Dahl Auto
New Yorker
Buick Riviera
Urbo
Datsun
Miles, G
Monte Carlo
DODGE
Dodge Aries
BO Chrysler
LeBaron
EL Camino
Chevy Blazer
Icancel
Ken
DAHL
10Th St
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