Cornell president David Marker testifies on NSF funding
David Marker, Cornell president since 1984 and former physics professor, has testified before House subcommittees on funding for undergraduate science education. He spoke April 27 for the more than 25 liberal arts colleges in two associations, in support of FY 1989 NSF appropriations.
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David Marker
Cornell
House Committee On Appropriations
National Science Foundation
Marker
Hope College
Michigan
Grinnell College
Pennsylvania State University
United States Must Restore Science Education Support
A group of scientists and educators urge the restoration of robust National Science Foundation funding for undergraduate science education. They warn of declining production of scientists and warn that other nations may recruit trained American researchers unless budget gaps are closed and early mentors are re strengthened.
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National Science Foundation
United States
National Science Board
Congress
Numerous Volunteer Opportunities Highlight Community Needs
Local organizations list extensive volunteer roles across health, libraries, disaster relief, housing, meal delivery, babysitting, crisis counseling, and youth programs. Call numbers include 398 3644, 393 3500, 362 9041, 365 4623, 365 5930, 338 7823 for details and training dates.
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RSVP
Call
Doris
Joyce
Council On Aging
Sue
Cedar Rapids Public
Debbie Jones
Catholic Worker House
Mary
Karen
Marilyn
Rita
Red Cross
Bonnie
Foundation II Crisis Center
National League of Families of American
Southeast Asia
Jim Knudsen
Linn County
Linda Prochobradsky
L.V
Call Barth
Benton seeks help moving prisoners to Linn County court
Benton County seeks help from Belle Plaine Urbana Shellsburg Iowa State Patrol and Vinton officers to transport prisoners to Linn County magistrate court due to Judge Hap pel's removal from duties and Norgaard's July August vacation. Weekend transports strain limited deputies increasing overtime costs.
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Belle Plaine
Urbana
Shellsburg
Iowa
Benton County
Linn County
Randall Forsyth
David Happel
Happel
Anders Norgaard
Linn
Tama
Forsyth
Norgaard
Magistrate Court
Linn County meetings and concerts schedule on Monday
The Linn County Board of Supervisors hold a morning work session in the Administrative Office Building conference room. At 7 p.m. the Conservation Board meets at 1890 County Home Road in Marion. The Zoning Commission gathers at 7:30 p.m. The Five Seasons tour with Bill Medley performs at 7:30 p.m. Reserved seats are $16.50. The Czechmates tumbling group meets at 1:30 p.m. at the Cedar Rapids Public Library.
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Linn County Board of Supervisors
Linn County Conservation Board
County Home Road
Marion
Linn County Zoning Commission
Bill Medley
Tumbling Group
Cedar Rapids Public Library
South Winneshiek Reverses Grade Section Decision
South Winneshiek Community School Board reconsiders class size, approving two fifth grade sections for next year with separate teachers Melodie Wagner and Judy Casterton. Also hires Kim Bosworth as English and drama teacher replacing Pat Downs on leave, fills new middle school special education post, accepts bus driver Don Bushman resignation, and promotes Donna Blumhagen to secretary.
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Calmar
South Winneshiek
Melodie Wagner
Judy Casterton
Kim Bosworth
Decorah
Pat Downs
Gelman Elected Library Board President in Iowa City
Thomas Gelman was elected president of the Iowa City Public Library Board of Trustees for 1988-89. Ellen Buchanan was named vice president and B Kent Swaim secretary treasurer. The officers assumed duties July 1.
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Iowa City
Thomas Gelman
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Iowa City Public Library
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Lutheran Social Service
Sycamore
Cheryl Overland
Johnson County
United Way
Volunteer Action Center
Coos Bay
Benton
Regina Huelman
Ence
Winneshiek County
Kim Hopp
Bellevue, Neb
Don Bushman
Donna Blumhagen
Aggie Winger
Gelman
Maryellen
Diet Center
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