Mount Mercy appoints James Grove as English professor
Dr. James Grove joins Mount Mercy College as an associate professor of English. He began his tenure in 1980 after earning a B.A. from the University of Minnesota M.A.T. from the College of St. Thomas and M.A. plus Ph.D. from Southern Illinois University.
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Ending of Huckleberry Finn prompts tough minded rereading
The piece argues Twain uses the Phelps farm ending to probe race and morality. Huck and Jim's bond is tested by Tom Sawyer's schemes and Miss Watson's freed slave. The ending remains ethically chaotic yet essential to Twain's critique of 19th century America.
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Iowa's low wages push counties into national bottom tier
Government data show about a quarter of Iowa counties rank among the nation's lowest wage levels with 27 of 99 counties at the bottom. Iowa officials defend incentives to attract low paying service jobs as part of farm-crisis recovery while skeptics warn the state exploits workers.
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CNW workers bid to take over company amid takeover bid
The CNW employee group seeks control of CNW Corp with a plan for employees to hold one third of the recapitalized company while shareholders keep two thirds. The move follows Japonica Partners offering 44 dollars a share and owning 8.8 percent.
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Safe Sitter classes announced for youths in Washington area
Washington County Hospital will sponsor three Safe Sitter classes for 11 to 13 year olds. Sessions run June 28 29 in Washington, July 12 13 in Keota, and July 26 27 in Washington from 9 a.m. to 3 30 p.m. The program costs 20 dollars and teaches emergency care for caregivers. Register by calling 653 5481 and asking for Nursing Administration.
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