Crisis aid program faces funding crunch in recession era
Mary Spangler and 61 other families received HACAP emergency loans to cover utilities during the recession. Donations have dwindled, risking continued help. A $5,000 Hall Foundation grant arrived, but more funds are needed to sustain the program and aid households with overdue bills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Spangler
Crises Assistance
Hawkeye
Jack Spangler
Jack
Mary
Marion
Veterans Affairs
Third Ave. SE
Hacap Crises Assistance Office
HACAP
The
Hall Foundation
Gail Egenes
Linn Health Center
Three Teens Die In Arnolds Park Crash In Iowa
In Dickinson County near Arnolds Park Iowa three teens were killed and a fourth injured in a late Saturday three car crash. Jerry L Thompson 17 Estherville drove out to pass a car sideswiping an oncoming vehicle then struck the car being passed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnolds Park
Iowa
Dickinson County
Dickinson County Sheriffs Office
Jerry L. Thompson
Estherville
Thompson
James R. West
Steven C. Roberts
Brian D. Johnson
Rochester, Minn
Julie Drews
Johnson
Drews
Allamakee Deaths Top Births in 1984 County Report
Allamakee County recorded 191 deaths and 166 births in 1984, reversing 1983 figures. Marriage licenses rose to 152, while divorces new cases reached 54 with 34 granted. civil actions fell to 174 including 14 foreclosures. Magistrate Court handled 1,345 scheduled and 849 non scheduled violations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waukon
Allamakee
Carl Christianson
Magistrate’s Court
Volunteer appeals for Maple Syruping and local causes
The notice lists multiple volunteer opportunities at Indian Creek Nature Center, Women’s Emergency Shelter, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Cedar Rapids Public Library, and others. It provides contact names and phone numbers with deadlines and ages, aiming to recruit adults, seniors, and students for programs starting January through February in 1985.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indian Creek
Linda
Big Brothers
Big Sisters
Faye
Brendelwood
LouAnn
Reflecting on faith and a Nigerians Lutheran conference
Editor Doris Engstrom recalls missionary work in Nigeria where Nigerian women hosted international guests at the seminary. The piece notes the International Lutheran Conference in Nigeria with leaders from 23 nations focusing on core biblical doctrines rather than local problems. It urges readers to pause, question purpose, and consider why we exist beyond daily busy life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doris Engstrom
Dean
Woodbury County
Nigeria
Lutheran Church of Nigeria
Obot Idim P.A
Uyo
Cross Rivers State
West Africa
Africa
International Lutheran Conference
Bye Bye Big Bulges Hello Diet Center Ad
An earnest Diet Center advertisement promises rapid weight loss through a total program tailored to individual lifestyles. It touts counselors who have succeeded in the program, a maintenance plan, a special Diet Center Supplement, and no high pressure sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diet Center
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Vanessa Shelton
Gazette
Third Ave
Cedar Rapids
Linn County Emergency
Linn County Emergency Survival Needs Fund
Linn County Health Center
3Rd Avenue
Bureau
Sylvia
Department of Human Resources
1St Ave. N.E
6Th St. S.W
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