Iowa lawmaker seeks Amtrak on North Western tracks
State Rep John Patchett outlines an alternative plan to route Amtrak through Iowa via the North Western line. He would have the state cover two thirds of annual losses to start commuter trains linking Cedar Rapids Clinton Marshalltown and Des Moines with Iowa City and Amtrak access.
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John Patchett
North Liberty
Iowa
North Western
Rock Island
The
Gazette
Amtrak
Patchett
Illinois Central
Dubuque
Sioux City
Council Bluffs
Imes
City
Davenport
Coun
Clinton
Cedar Rapids
Marshalltown
Crandie Road
Iowa City
Iowa Commerce Commission
Department of Transportation
Don Wooten
Illinois
Chicago
Building for Elderly Aired at Manchester
At the Manchester city council meeting plans to buy and renovate a three story building at 115 South Franklin street for a municipal center and senior citizens headquarters drew debate. Merchants opposed the downtown location citing tax and parking concerns while supporters argued for accessible space for about 1,500 residents over 65 and for transportation needs.
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Manchester
Franklin Street
Western Auto Store
Len Strasburg
Senior Citizens Center
Strasburg
Willard Hawker
Hawker’s Sporting Goods
Marguerite Carter
Polk Sheriff Killed In Traffic Accident
Polk County Sheriff Jack Woodard 35 died Monday night in a one car crash on I 80 north of Des Moines. He struck a semi trailer, skidded, hit a railing and died from a broken neck and fractured skull. Woodard had just finished his first year in office and lived in Urbandale with his wife and two teenagers.
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Des Moines
Polk County
Jack Woodard
Woodard
R. C. Wooters
Second Avenue
Polk County Peace Officers
Pleasant Hill
Wilbur Hildreth
Polk County Board of Supervisors
Urbandale
Service advertisement pitch to reach vast readership
An advertising feature invites servicemen to promote offerings to a large audience of over 250000 readers. The notice highlights broad exposure and immediate outreach for local promotions and business growth.
Non-Smokers Move Afoot in Senate
In Des Moines Iowa Senator Tom Riley proposes non smoking facilities in public transportation and possibly public buildings. Senator Minnette Dodderer considers a similar plan with smoking areas in the senate chambers. Riley cites civil rights progress as boosting non smoker protections for 1974.
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Des Moines
UPI
Iowa Senate
Tom Riley
Cedar Rapids
Minnette Doderer
Iowa City
Senate
Riley
Decorah Approves Downtown Modernization Plan
The Decorah Betterment Association approved a downtown modernization plan including one way traffic on Water and Main streets and open mall areas on Washington and Winnebago. Diagonal parking would be added on the Water street south side with no north side parking. A children’s play area may be opened on Washington and a park like area on Winnebago. The plan stems from a six week architect study funded by about 100 local business and professionals.
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Washington and
Winnebago Streets
Decorah
Water and Main
Water Street
Don Moothart
Washington Street
Winnebago
Gazette telephone numbers and office hours
The notice lists contact numbers for news sports bookkeeping and general information plus offices not listed below It provides a main line 398 6211 and specialized numbers for circulation subscriptions 398 83 and a schedule for Mon through Sat 8 am to 7 pm Sundays until noon holidays 10 am to 7 pm Also shows want ads hours and display advertising 8 am to 5 pm with a Marion Office reference.
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Marion
Clarinda Charts Two-Track Plan To Save Mental Health Center
Southwest Iowa leaders propose a phased plan to rename and repurpose the Clarinda facility as the Southwest Iowa Treatment and Rehabilitation Center. The approach adds a sheltered living area, day hospital, traveling clinics, workshops, and a half way house to keep inpatient care local while expanding community services. Senator Calvin Hultman supports the plan, aiming to preserve access across 12 counties and require enabling legislation for lower sheltered living rates.
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Des Moines
Clarinda
Calvin Hultman
Red Oak
Iowa
Hultman
State Social Services Department
Southwest
Council Bluffs
Iowa liquor stores to shorten hours for restocking
Rolland Gallagher announced that Iowa state liquor stores will close early on the last day of January from 2 p.m. to normal closing time to restock shelves and adjust stock prices. The move follows heavy holiday sales with stores preparing for quarterly price changes effective February 1.
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Des Moines
UPS
Beer and Liquor Control
Rolland Gallagher
Iowa
Gallagher
Two Men Sought for Theft at Independence Motel
Independence police issued a statewide notice for the arrest of two Wisconsin men linked to a larceny at the Colonial Motel. A 23 inch portable color TV towels and a blanket valued at 235 dollars were reported missing after guests stayed in the room the weekend prior.
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Independence
Wisconsin
Colonial
Theo Hitchens
Legislator Miller Delivers Coach Style Talk in Iowa House
Des Moines Iowa Rep R G Miller a former high school coach addressed the house likening it to his football team urging passage of the 55 mph speed limit bill noting compromise and long term gains. Rep Willis Junker urged delaying action arguing fuel shortages are not real and voting would aid a fraud.
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Des Moines
R. G. Miller
Rockwell City
Iowa House
House
Senate
Miller
Coach Miller
Willis Junker
Sioux City
Junker
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