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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1985
Page
3
A legislative panel moves to abandon Iowa six year driver licenses and revert to four year licenses while keeping the $20 fee. Other items include teacher competency tests, bank embezzlement probe, and a county supervisor environmental study update.
Seven governors led by Iowa's Terry Branstad used a Phil Donahue TV appearance to showcase state offerings for General Motors Saturn site. They touted education, training, and regional benefits while GM weighs a multi billion dollar plant, with decision expected late April or May.
The Oelwein city council approved a $10,000 transfer from federal revenue sharing to Waterloo if Waterloo is chosen as the General Motors Saturn plant site. Councilman Jake Blitch proposed the plan, adopted unanimously, citing local economic benefits for residents who work in Waterloo industries.
Linn County board of Supervisors asks Kristine Lint to take a week’s leave of absence as internal complaints about administrative practices are investigated. The action, confirmed by Supervisor Jean Oxley and Trude Elliott, comes amid concerns over caseload distribution and staff time away from the office.
A PARADE this Sunday profiles a man who has guided many couples through adoption, sharing his methods and the emotional journey of building families through birth and choice.
The Cedar Rapids Gazette established 1883 by The Gazette Company, published daily and Sunday at 500 Third Avenue SE Cedar Rapids IA. Subscription rates include Carrier $2.25 weekly and mail options with Morning Editions and Sunday 7 issues at varying 4 and 52 week terms. Postmaster address changes to P.O. Box 511 Cedar Rapids IA 52406.
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