Kirkwood urged to boost nursing programs amid shortages
Iowa City Kirkwood Community College hears from Mary Fuller of the University of Iowa that nationwide there are about 450 000 fewer nurses than needed. Kirkwood flags growth potential as it expands LPN RN pathways and an Iowa City advanced placement program. The board notes a long waiting list and plans for April brainstorming sessions amid staffing changes and building concerns.
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University of Iowa
Kirkwood Community College Board of Directors
Mary Fuller
Community College
B.A. Jensen
Cedar Rapids
Kirkwood
Fuller
Roy Wingate
Bill Stewart
Iowa
Maine
Larry Patten
College district added to teacher intern program
The Education Task Force sponsored by the Cedar Rapids Marion Area Chamber of Commerce extended the Work ing and Learning in Business internship to College Community School District. Notices will be posted next week across Cedar Rapids Marion Linn-Mar and College Community districts. Applications due March 16.
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Five Industries
Engel
Quaker Oats
National Oats
Rockwell-Collins
General Mills
FMC
the Gazette
Paul Shawver
Robert Faxon
Chamber
Tests Planned On 2000-Year-Old Mummies In England
British and West German scientists will run tests on two 2000-year-old mummies to determine if they are father and son. X-ray results show similar spinal abnormalities and further study may reveal a genetic link. One mummy is on display in Liverpool while the other arrived from a West German museum.
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Liverpool
England
Atlanta Auditorium to Close in October Sale Sought
The Atlanta Municipal Auditorium will close in October and likely be sold after decades of operation. Officials say the 70 year old venue loses over 150000 dollars annually and must gain City Council approval for any sale. Georgia State University is mentioned as a potential buyer. Also noted is a historical Battle of Buena Vista reference.
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Atlanta Municipal Auditorium
Enrico Caruso
Metropolitan Opera Company
Ted Mastroianni
Parks, Libraries and Cultural Affairs
Offi
Cials
Georgia State University
London to New York Radio Link Tells 1927 Milestone
The first transatlantic radio telephone link between London and New York was completed in 1927, marking a milestone in long distance communication. Handel's Almira premiered in 1705, marking an early operatic milestone.
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New York
Handel
Almira
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