Remembering The Highway George of Belle Plaine Plans a Lincoln Highway Book
In Belle Plaine George Preston known as The Voice plans a book about The Highway a Lincoln Highway relic. He recalls gas stations Burma Shave signs and travel lore from 1920s to mid 20th century while preserving signs and photos for a future Belle Plaine showcase.
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Lincoln Highway
George Preston
Belle Plaine
George
Chicago
Omaha
Burma
Lady Bird Johnson
Cedar Rapids
St. Patrick’s Day
WHO
Des Moines
WMT
Kirkwood survey tracks female majority and car commuting
A Kirkwood Community College publication reports 57 percent of students are female and 83.7 percent arrive by car based on a fall 21 question survey. The Gazette notes informal staff checks show five students praised Kirkwood, with parking advantages for early arrivals. Judy Sigworth, 31, plans to complete orthopaedic physician assistant studies while raising a son. Alice Snyder, 26, relocated to continue education after work and family interruptions.
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Kirkwood Community College
Kirkwood
the Gazette
Judy Sigworth
Hiawatha
al Kirkwood
Sigworth
Lydia Satterlee
Parnell
Marengo Hospital
Satterlee
University of Iowa
Kirkwood students praise atmosphere and teachers in survey
Random interviews with five Kirkwood students highlight a relaxed atmosphere, small class feel, and supportive teachers. The survey of about two thirds of credit students shows demographics: most 18 to 25, 24 percent over 30, 23 percent married, over half employed, and 83.7 percent arrive by car.
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Kirkwood
Community Volunteer Opportunities Seek Helpers
A list of local volunteer roles includes financial counselors for budgeting guidance, youth mentors for 12 to 15 year olds, typists for a residents newsletter, mechanics for van maintenance, recording secretaries for Public Health Nursing meetings, elderly property tax aid volunteers, citizen advocates for mentally handicapped residents, and physical fitness volunteers for a coed program. Training and contact numbers are provided for each position.
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Financial Management Service
Sam Blackford
Youth For Christ
Public Health Nursing
Marion
Claudia Wolfe
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Food Service
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Donald Phillips
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Julie
Area 10 Community College
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Alea
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Crestview Acres
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St Patrick Parish
Owa City
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Papa
Rey Richard Okumu
Florence
Barcelona
Montserrat
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