Iowa Faces Population Loss as Outflow Surges
IRS data show Iowa lost a net 63,000 residents from 1980 to 1985 while Nebraska gained about 28,000. About 137,000 left Iowa, births not offsetting the loss. Nebraska saw about 46,000 depart, with births offsetting exodus. Experts cite farm troubles and possible tapering if the farm economy improves. tax figures may undercount true migration.
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Iowa Victim Compensation Fund Receives 106000 Award
Iowa will receive 106000 in federal funds for its victim compensation program, representing 35 percent of state payments to victims in fiscal year 1985. U S Attorney General assistant Richard B Abell notes funds come from federal fines penalties and forfeitures. States must meet act criteria including paying federal crime victims within the state.
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DES Moines
Iowa
Richard B. Abell
U.S
Washington, D.C
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US West Iowas Job Center Decision Tactics Stir Regulators
Regulators in Iowa and 13 other states feel pressure as US West weighs site for a 1,500 job research center. Iowa officials warn that speeding depreciation and favorable climate could drive concessions and higher customer rates. A July 15 pitch event will feature US West chairman Jack MacAllister.
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Iowa
US West
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Rent Jennings
Arizona
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Iowa Utilities Board
James Ripperspach
Varley
Iowa Business Council
Maytag Corp
Daniel Krumm
Jack MacAllister
Bell
Ripperspach
Few Women Hired as School Superintendents in Iowa
In Iowa, women dominate classrooms but few hold district-wide leadership roles. Only eight superintendents out of 425 districts are women, while 9 percent of principals and 62 percent of teachers are female. Interviews note networks and stereotypes hinder advancement, with protests over one superintendent’s board-driven termination review and broad nationwide gaps.
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Des Moines
Iowa
June Gabler
Fort Dodge
American Association of School Administrators
Gabler
Educational Resource Center
Elaine Rasmussen
New Hartford
ATV accidents spark safety warnings in Iowa
Des Moines AP reports rising ATV popularity and 271000 injuries with 687 deaths nationwide in five years starting 1982. Iowa saw at least 11 rider fatalities, including two in June from truck collisions. Experts urge training. some call for bans, while dealers defend the safety record as no worse than bicycles.
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Iowa
Rollin Schneider
University of Nebraska
Wayne Jugenheimer
Davenport
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