Gazette seeks Black History Month stories for Eastern Iowa
The Gazette invites readers to suggest outstanding African American men and women for its February Neighbors feature. Proposals should cover figures from Iowa’s earliest history for sesquicentennial coverage. Submit ideas to Elizabeth Rutter or nominate via phone numbers provided.
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Cedar Rapids Robbery In Apartment Leaves Cash Unclear
Two unidentified black men wearing blue jeans and jean jackets robbed a Cedar Rapids apartment at 2939 12th Ave SW around 11 15 p m. The amount taken was under 1000 dollars with no injuries. The suspects fled. one resident had seen them earlier cashing paychecks.
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Linn-Mar to discuss ICN high school classroom hookup
The Linn-Mar school board may join the Iowa Communications Network at 7 p.m. at the Educational Services Center. Joining ICN would let students take Kirkwood Community College and other classes over the statewide fiber network and could position the district as an ICN provider. A five member staff and board committee favors a contract to join and have a usable classroom by 1996 97.
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Gazette Net bulletin service described for reader interaction
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Ostrich meat set to expand in Iowa market this spring
Iowa’s ostrich industry shifts from breeding to market production as a 1995 hatch flock matures in May 1996. Estimates suggest 3 000 to 5 000 birds will reach market, with steaks priced 11 to 16 dollars per pound and ground meat 6 to 9 dollars. Local growers like Don and Barbara Keiper, and Des Moines breeder Roger Reed illustrate the feeder and breeder pathways in the evolving industry.
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Rick Terpstra
Fluegge & Terpstra Meat Co
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Terpstra
Karen Kohlmeyer
Fayette
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Des Moines
Barbara Keiper
Association Conference at Scheman Building in Ames
A one day conference will be held from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. February 3 at the Scheman Building Ames. The program features seminars on screen data processing and related topics. Registration is 65 in advance or 80 at the door includes noon meal and evening banquet. Call Roger Reed at 1 800 747 7716 for more information.
Oelwein rebounds as jobs return with new plants
The northeast Iowa city roots for revival as Triangle Plastics adds 150 jobs and XL Trailers Inc. hires 40. Maurice’s store expands, United Farm Tools and Iowa Ham grow, 7,000 residents shape a revived downtown and optimism spreads after 1980s decline. Steve Bisenius leads local development comeback.
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Pat Ladesona
XL Trailers Inc
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Oelwein Economic Development Foundation
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