U of Iowa students gain credits at Democratic Convention
Anne Marie Ais and Laura Retzler, University of Iowa interns, earned two credits during a two week Atlanta internship assisting the Democratic National Convention. They met media figures, worked with Dukakis staff and the Iowa Democratic Party, and hope to attend the convention again.
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Tlanta
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Laura Retzler
Omni Coliseum
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Atlanta
Washington Center
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D.C
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Maureen Taylor
Iowa City
Massachusetts
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Retzler
Iowa
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Dukakis
Illinois
Paul Simon
Omni
CBS
Sam Donaldson
NewCatholic School Plans Consider Growth and Location
A Cedar Rapids task force weighs replacing Regis and LaSalle with a new regional school around a 1000 students. The plan envisions a campus with gym, auditorium and arts spaces, possibly south of the city for access to Kirkwood College and Grant Wood AEA, while avoiding a shop or electronics lab. Enrollment declines at both high schools prompt focus on long term growth and community input.
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Regis- LaSalle Foundation
Carter Unity Call Shapes Democratic Convention
Former President Jimmy Carter urged unity at the Democratic National Convention saying change is overdue and calling for deficit control and coherent foreign policy. He announced he is not running, stressing unity behind Dukakis and Bentsen. Elaine Baxter of Iowa is slated to address the gathering ahead of the nominating votes.
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Jimmy Carter
George
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Tlanta
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Iowa
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Massachusetts
Michael Dukakis
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Omni Coliseum
Phil Roeder
Democratic Party
Dukakis Campaign Activist Baxter Lands Atlanta Convention Role
Baxter, the first elected official in Georgia to endorse Dukakis, was confirmed Sunday night to participate in the national convention. Roeder said the selection honors her local government leadership and signals Dukakis's emphasis on state and local involvement. Dukakis praised partner Jackson as a key team member amid conference negotiations.
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Roeder
Dukakis
Mike Dukakis
Iowa
Michael Dukakis
Jesse Jackson
Missouri
Richard Gephardt
Illinois
Paul Simon
Jackson
Iowans Seek Harmony Amid Early Campaign Rift
Iowa leaders stress honest disagreement while aiming to keep the delegation cohesive for Dukakis and Jackson. Mann cites 1987 collaboration with Crawford as a model for ongoing communication though differences remain, as Gephardt tops caucus results and Jackson gains delegates.
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Mann
Crawford
Iowa
Dukakis
Jackson
Drought Upends Iowa Crops With Varied Rain Totals Across State
Rainfall over the weekend eased drought in northwest Iowa while others saw limited relief. Kevin Danner cites 2.5 to 5.75 inches Friday night and 2 to 4 inches Saturday as helping crops though some localized flooding occurred. Statewide rain averaged 2.7 inches in the west central region. topsoil moisture remains 85 percent short. Crop progress shows alfalfa second cutting 65 percent complete and oats 72 percent harvested. Temperatures ran 4 to 8 degrees above normal across regions.
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New Catholic High School Plan Prompts Facility Debate
A study committee weighs a new Catholic high school against vacant Cedar Rapids buildings Grant Truman Jackson Adams. They may not buy four public schools now but size and land needs could rule out Regis and LaSalle. Mount Mercy College and St Jude's could provide nearby space for Regis LaSalle.
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Adams
Bruce McGrath
McGrath
Phillip Schmitt
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St. Jude’s
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