All-Iowa Fair attendance trims 62 000 in Cedar Rapids
The 1982 All-Iowa Fair drew 62 000 attendees, including livestock exhibitors but excluding concessionaires and Sneak Preview Night. Fair manager Milt Carter cites weather economy and competition as factors while noting efforts toward self support and family friendly goals.
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County seeks new roof fixes for Linn County Care Facility
County supervisors decide to solicit proposals from other architects to redesign the Facility roof after leaks persist. The move follows a closed session on potential litigation against original builders and names Leo C. Peiffer as the designer and El View Construction Co. as the general contractor.
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Gazette County Reporter
Linn County
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Joe Rinas
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Leo C. Peiffer
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Ilten’s Inc
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Robert Humphrey
el View Construction Co
Humphrey
Kirkwood College Hosts 16 Hour Building Maintenance Seminar
Kirkwood Community College presents a 16 hour seminar in building maintenance technology on July 28 and 29 in Iowa Hall. The program targets custodial staff from schools hospitals nursing homes and industries and prepares attendees for state certification exams. Tuition 24 includes meals textbooks extra. Pre register by phone 398 5412 or toll free 1 800 332 8166.
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Marion Briefs Estate Sale and Local Notices
Marion briefs announce an estate sale for Gretchen J. Mentzer featuring fine jewelry antiques and personal effects at Nordman Jewelry Marion Iowa contact 377-2165. Also an Adv for SuperSlim healthful diet promising daily loss and a Marion Fire Call reporting food burning on stove at 910 33rd Ave. The thought reflects Henry Brooks Adams on power dynamics.
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Dear Abby readers spar over hospital visitors and loneliness
A letter from a sick elderly reader laments hospital visitors who stay too long and clutter rooms with gifts. Other readers discuss respecting elders desire for solitude and balancing companionship with independence. A 21 year old comments on hosting and loneliness, affirming imperfect homes and value of love over cleanliness.
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Vermont
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Olive Ridley Turtles Found Across Three Oceans
The Olive Ridley turtle inhabits the Pacific Atlantic and Indian Oceans and weighs under 100 pounds.
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