Macbride complaints resurface and Volga Lake update
DES MOINES residents from Lake Macbride area again voiced complaints to the Iowa Conservation Commission on Monday. The meeting also included an update on the Volga Lake project and the concerns raised by Mr. and Mrs. Fred Mally of rural Solon.
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State plans to expand Lake Macbride park face opposition
Mrs. Mally argues the demand for extra recreation is overstated and that current state land suffices. Her husband backs the view and targets the park ranger for dismissal, while the commission contemplates alternative plans and cautions about local opposition. A Volga Lake project debates erosion issues and land control.
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West Union
Agreement forestalls court action on disco injunction
Iowa City dispute over entry identifications ends in a stipulation. Woodfield's Cisco owners Harry Ambrose and Daniel Lovetinsky concede two forms of ID including a photo for all patrons. State Civil Rights Commission and city officials had sought a temporary injunction and investigation into alleged discrimination against Black entrants. The agreement preserves the right to seek future hearings.
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Petition seeks suspension of three South Tama school board members
A refiling by 11 residents with the state of Iowa as plaintiff seeks immediate suspension of Leo Benda, Raymond Coleman, and Jerry Koster for alleged maladministration and open meetings violations. Tama County attorney named prosecutor. Verna Lacina and Larrie Masker cited as signers. The action follows the board's suspension and firing of Superintendent Joel L. Wedergren.
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Fires claim 19 year old Kathy Merrick in Protivin blaze
A morning fire at the Merrick family home in Protivin killed 19 year old Kathy Merrick and injured none of her siblings. The blaze began near the kitchen around 2 a.m. while her parents were away.
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