Farm Rail consortium eyed to aid farmers and lines
Chicago Rock Island president John W. Ingram outlined a Farm Rail plan to form a Midwest private railroad consortium. It would coordinate freight with up to four railroads including Milwaukee Road South Dakota and Iowa lines, Illinois Central Gulf, Katy and Kansas City Southern, sharing terminals yards and equipment to serve thin density farming regions. The program aims to benefit multiple lines, not just the Rock Island.
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Rock Island
Milwaukee Road
South Dakota
Iowa
Katy
Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad
Kansas City Southern
Farm Rail plan aims to pool Midwest freight interests
Ingram argues FarmRail will be a railroad consortium not an operator. It would coordinate multiple lines including Rock Island Milwaukee and KCS with a shared yard in Council Bluffs and potential track sharing to speed service. Financing could come from existing Congress approvals under the 1976 act. KC Southern expresses cautious interest.
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FarmRail
Ingram
Chicago and North Western Railroad
Council Bluffs
Iowa
Rock Island
Milwaukee
Kansas City
Kansas City Southern
Union Pacific
Milwaukee-Kcs
Congress
Transportation
Brock Adams
Midwest Railroad
Chicago
Stanwood DEQ seeks minor changes at wastewater plant
The Stanwood City Council heard that the Department of Environmental Quality urges small operational improvements at the wastewater treatment plant. Actions include stricter monitoring, fixing a trickling filter issue, continuous sludge recirculation, daily removal of floating matter, operator training and certification, emergency warning systems, and efforts to curb inflow and infiltration. The council also moves to assume Christmas decorations, pending a local businessmen vote.
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Stanwood
Department of Environmental Quality
Mediation Talks Continue in Independence Dispute
In Independence a mediator met with the Independence Community School Board and the Independence Community Education Association and also with the Association of Auxiliary Personnel teams. Negotiations began Sept. 15 with teachers and non certified staff, both sides sought impasse proceedings on Dec. 2, and a mediator was to reconvene next Tuesday.
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J. James Exon
Iowa Beef Processors, Inc
Lincoln
Neb
Iowa Beef
Independence
Independence Community School Board
Independence Community Education Association
Independence Association of Auxiliary
Lowell
Becksworth
Kathy Blad
IAAT
IAAP
West Union Offers Two Adult Education Classes
West Union area schools announce two adult programs starting soon. A cross country skiing class meets at 8 p.m. in the junior high gym with weekend sessions plus equipment rental options. A 12 week physical fitness course runs at Hawkeye Elementary gym led by Jim Graham with tuition of 14.50. For details call Steve Fate at 422-3854.
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West Union
North Fayette County
Nordic Outfitters of
Decorah
Hawkeye
Jim Graham
Steve Fate
Monticello Swears In New Mayor And Council
Monticello installs Mayor Janet Fraser and council members Bernie Barker and Ray Kleinow at a special meeting. Rod Roten brink also sworn in as Park Commissioner. Portfolios reshuffled with Ronald Barney directing Street Dept and Allan Westhoff handling Buildings and City Hall. Budget prep set for 6 p.m. Jan 16 before the next council session.
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Monticello
Janet Fraser
Bernie Barker
Ray Kleinow
Rod Rotenbrink
Ronald Barney
Allan Westhoff
Park Board
State and AFSCME open contract talks for 9000 workers
Negotiations begin today for about 9,000 state employees represented by AFSCME. Wages are off the table while fringe benefits and overtime policies are on the agenda. Contracts for 8,000 technical and 1,000 professionals mirror nonorganized employees with a 6 percent or 5 percent raise over two years, depending on income, and talks will be closed to the press to meet a March 15 deadline.
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Des Moines
American Federation of State
Dave Williams
Afscme
Williams
Drunk Driver Sentences in Buchanan County Court
Two men pleaded guilty to drunk driving in Buchanan County District Court. Gerald Kies of Independence received a suspended 60 day jail term and one year probation with a requirement to associate with the Northeast Council on Alcoholism. Donald Soper of Oelwein got a suspended 180 day sentence and two years probation with restitution for attorney fees.
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Independence
Buchanan County
Gerald H. Kies
Kenneth McCardle
Northeast Council
Donald L. Soper
Oelwein
Soper
First Judicial District Department of Correctional Services
Shot law compliance pleases state officials
DES MOINES AP State health officials said they are pleased with reports of compliance with the new immunization law enforcement began Wednesday in day care centers and school districts that have begun their second semesters. The law requires immunizations for polio diphtheria tetanus whooping cough measles and rubella. Odgen Superintendent Lars Garton praised cooperation after facing possible barring of about 200 students. by Wednesday all but 100 had begun the immunization process.
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DES Moines
Odgen
Lars Garton
Garton
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League of Municipalities
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Norman McCauley
Mike Rouse
Bill Tenley
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Glen Gadke
Jack Voss
Union Trust and Savings
Tipton
McCauley
Dave Doser
Municipal Disaster Service
Paul Corbin
Dave Helle
Sally Taylor
Center Street
Chicago- Northwestern
Detterman Blacktop Co
Camanche
Third Avenue
Smulekoff
RCA ColorTrak
RCA
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