Licensing standards key to Iowa substance abuse program success
Gary Reidman, head of the Iowa Division on Substance Abuse, outlined that establishing licensing standards and a solid funding base are essential to the new department. He spoke at Kirkwood Community College in Cedar Rapids to about 600 peer counselors and stressed local programs’ flexibility and prevention education, noting funding remains a hurdle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary Reidman
Des Moines
Iowa
Reidman
Cedar Rapids
Kirkwood Community College
Iowa Division
Iowa Drug Abuse Authority
the Gazette
Reality 10
Citizens Committee On
State Department
Nebraska Commission On Drug Abuse
Council Bluffs
Governor Ray urges peer counselors to recognize worth
Governor Robert Ray spoke to about 600 high school peer counselors at Kirkwood Community College, promoting a caring climate and self worth as keys to overcoming discouragement. The event, part of the Alternatives to Substance Abuse clinic, highlighted active listening, confidentiality, and referrals.
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Robert Ray
Grant Wood Area
Ray
Kirkwood Community College
Marion parks call for pavilion reservations only in Marion
Marion Parks Department asks residents to reserve pavilions for Marion parks only. Mrs. Jo Jackson notes Cedar Rapids callers mistaken, seeking Bever Ellis and Morgan Creek pavilions. The department directs reservations for Thomas American Legion and Hanna parks and mentions interest in an open air market at Thomas Park.
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Marion
Parks Department
Jo Jackson
Cedar Rapids
Bever, Ellis
Morgan Creek
Gazette
Marion Parks
Marion Parks Department
Thomas, American Legion
Hanna Parks
Jackson
Thomas Park
Marion’s Park Board
Spouse Abuse Program Set by Cedar Rapids Series
The Cedar Rapids human rights series resumes Tuesday with a spouse abuse program at Kirkwood College. Sponsored by the Cedar Rapids chapter of the United Nations Association and Kirkwood, with Women's Emergency Center joining next week. Sue Cory of the Women's Resource Center will speak at 7 p.m. in the Iowa Room, Iowa Hall, with free admission.
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Cedar Rapids
Kirkwood College
United Nations Association
Kirkwood
Women’s Emergency Center
Sue Cory
Women’s Resource Center
Iowa
Iowa Hall
Kirkwood Truck Driver Program Honored For Support Gifts
Kirkwood Community College rewarded donors for more than 70000 dollars in contributions to the truck driver training program. The program now in its fourth year trained 46 students initially and aims for 120 this year with 150 hours of instruction over five weeks. Iowa National Guard workers helped build the range. other donors provided tractors trailers tires and painting and funding support.
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Kirkwood Community College
Clair Thayer
Bob Zimmerman Ford
Curtis Ives
Vermont St. SW
Kirkwood
Junior Burkhead
Iowa National Guard Adjutant General
National Guard
Robert Sentman
Iowa National Guard
Ing Range
John Ryan
Des Moines
John Seegers
Anchor Frame and Axle Co
Marion
Ray Robinson
Cedar Rapids
Herald Smith
Cedar Rapids Steel Transportation
H.J
Doc” Casten
Bob Schorg
Teamsters Local 238
Bandag Corp
Muscatine
Five Charged With Drunk Driving in Separate Incidents
Five individuals were charged with drunk driving in separate incidents. Harold L. Baxa, 36, of Route 1 Lisbon, was arrested at 8:50 p.m. Tuesday a mile and a half south of Mount Vernon on Highway 1. Cynthia K. Emerson, 19, of 1461 Keith Drive NE, arrested at 8:35 p.m. Tuesday in the 1100 block of 32nd St. NE. Terry S. Maginnis, 21, of 865 Central Ave Marion, arrested early today near Cottage Grove and East Post SE. Cynthia L. Panther, 30, of the Magnus Hotel, arrested at 10:04 p.m. Tuesday in the 1600 block of Sixth St. SW. Dean E. Henderson, 18, of 4101 16th Ave SW, arrested at 1:40 a.m. today near East Post and Trail Ridge roads SE.
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Harold L. Baxa
Route 1
Lisbon
Mount Vernon
Highway 1
Cynthia K. Emerson
Keith Drive
32Nd St
Terry S. Maginnis
Central Ave
Marion
Cottage Grove
East Post
Cynthia L. Panther
Magnus Hotel
Sixth St
Dean E. Henderson
16Th Ave
Trail Ridge
Homes Sought for Students by AFS in Local Districts
American Field Service chapters in the Marion Independent and Linn-Mar School Districts seek host families for foreign students for the 1978-79 school year. Marion residents may call Mrs. Jack Larson or Mrs. M.R. Wheeler for information. Linn-Mar residents may call Mrs. Wesley Follensbee or Mrs. Howard Rooks for details. Local reps urge contacting ASAP.
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American Field Service
Marion Independent
Linn- Mar
Jack Larson
M.R. Wheeler
Linn-Mar
Wesley Follensbee
Howard Rooks
AFS
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The
Mary Burke Gazette
Woodrow Wilson
YMCA
Marion Branch
Kiwanis
Marion Kiwanis Club
Harold Wood
Warner Brothers
Stickney
Marion Booster Club
Marion Heights
St. Joseph’s School
14Th Street
14Th Avenue
Riley
Retail Bureau
Marion Division Chamber of Commerce
Farmers State Bank
Marion Mothers Club
Matthew Neely
D-W.va
Naval Medical Center
Bethesda
Roblee
Dunmore
Bedford
Armstrong Family Shoes
Tanis
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