No-Wa-Wa Beach Delivers Ocean Water In Prank Build Up
A Pacific Ocean water shipment to No-Wa-Wa Beach near Parnell drew attention as a publicity stunt for a beach party. From San Diego to Iowa spanned 1920 miles with drivers and organizers reporting a rocky process yet a successful delivery for the weekend event. Nancy Carson of North English won a drawing for the honor after a long day, while promoter Steve Gander described the project as chaotic but progressing toward opening day with a 5000-gallon pool to be covered and a small motor circulating the water.
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Pacific Ocean
No-Wa-Wa
San Diego
Calif
Parnell
Doug Maas
New Mexico
Nancy Carson
North English
University of Iowa Hospitals
John Colloton
Carson
Steve Gander
Stacey
Williamsburg
Swiss firm to buy Sheaffer Eaton in Fort Madison deal
A Swiss holding company Gefinor (U.S.A.) Inc agreed to purchase Textron's Sheaffer Eaton for 135 million dollars. The Pittsfield Mass. pen maker employs about 2,200 globally with 900 at Fort Madison, its largest plant. Jo seph E. Biafore will remain as head of the local team. Gefinor plans a careful U.S. manufacturing entry with no immediate major changes.
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Fort Madison
Sheaffer Eaton
Don Fore
Textron Inc
Gefinor
U.S.A
Textron
Fore
Gefiner
U.S
B.F. Dolan
Ex-Cell-O Corp
Edward A. Armaly
Mosquito Shoot-Out Returns After Rainy Delay
In Riceville the 4th annual Mosquito Shoot-Out restarts after a one month postponement caused by dry weather. At dusk residents will spray yards with Raid Yard Guard as M E Messersmith coordinates a planned attack on a record mosquito hatch and a few thousand bodies expected.
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Riceville
M.E. “Smitty” Messersmith
King life capsule delayed by lost driver in Omaha
A time capsule honoring Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. arrived late for a King ceremony in Omaha after the Iowa driver got lost en route from Des Moines. The event proceeded 15 minutes late with about 90 attendees but without the capsule containing King memorabilia and a Nobel Speech draft.
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Omaha
Neb
Martin Luther King Jr
Iowa
Des Moines
Eddie Staton
King
Staton
Grassley named Senate deputy whip to boost GOP leadership
Senator Charles Grassley of Iowa is named deputy whip in a move by Senate Assistant Republican Leader Alan Simpson. He vows to push agricultural policy dialogue and rural development while aiding leadership on the chamber floor. Grassley, 53, begins his second six year term after prior service in Iowa and U.S. Congress.
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Washington
Charles Grassley
Iowa
Senate
Alan Simpson
Wyoming
Grassley
U.S. House
New Hartford
Farm Bureau Federation
Sen
Simpson
House
Groundwater Workshop Set at Springbrook State Park
The Iowa and National Wildlife Federations host a groundwater workshop on July 25 at the Iowa Conservation Education Center Springbrook State Park near Guthrie Center. The public event limits to 150 registrants with advance mail registration by Monday and a $10 fee for registration and lunch. The program titled The Groundwater Situation What Else is Down There begins at 9 a.m. and ends by 5 p.m.
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Guthrie Center
Iowa and National Wildlife Federations
Iowa Conservation Education Center
Springbrook State Park
Iowa Groundwater Workshop
Iowa Wildlife Federation
Cedar Rapids
Celeste Weighs 1988 Bid as Iowa Question Grows
Ohio Governor Richard Celeste signs he may be late to enter the Democratic presidential race. He plans a weekend swing through Iowa for gauging prospects and says the new primary timetable may lessen Iowa's importance. If he runs, he aims to decide by September. Celeste notes Texas and Super Tuesday influence.
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Celeste
Ohio
Columbus
Richard Celeste
Iowa
Houston
Texas
Des Moines
New Hampshire
Simmons Airlines to replace United Express service
The U S Department of Transportation selected Simmons Airlines to fill the void left by United Express under the essential air service program. The Marquette based carrier has until Friday to accept the DOT order, a move seen as affirming Waterloo and Dubuque’s choice of carrier.
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Waterloo
U.S. Department of Transportation
Simmons Airlines
United Express
Dubuque
Randy Beaufort
Tom Tauke
Washington, D.C
Marquette, Mich
Chicago
Norwest Bank installment loan quiz offers quick approval
A self scoring quiz invites readers to assess credit readiness for a Norwest Bank installment loan. By marking points on each question, totals over 15 signal strong prospects for loan approval, with bankers ready to help obtain funds for vacations, boats, kitchens, or cars. Submit quiz by mail or in person.
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Norwest Bank
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Phil Roeder
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Cleveland
Association of State Democratic Chairs
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Marion
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FDIC
Norwest Banks
Norwest
Marion, N.A
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