Linn County WAR program pursues record volunteer workforce
The War Alternative to Relief program aims to enlist a record number of welfare recipients for county jobs next month as it enters its third year. Director Steve Moshier notes expanded custodial work at the Witner and Health Center buildings and cites job placements, hours logged, and budget transfers supporting welfare recipients while offering public service benefits.
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Mary Burke
Sazette
Norter
General Assistance and Veterans Affairs
Moshier
Linn County
University of Iowa
Susan Jackson
Jackson
Linn
Johnson Counties
General Assistance
Veterans Affairs
Cedar Rapids
Nichols Builds New Town Hall and Clings to Old Clerk
In Nichols, a new 24 by 48 foot town hall rises with ongoing finish work funded by 25 000 in bonds purchased by Farmers and Merchants Savings Bank while the longtime town clerk Whitey Hillyer 73 eyes retirement after 45 years in office. The town follows a fast growing pace with ambulance service housed in the First Responders unit and plans for Nichols Day on June 25 ahead of a 150th birthday next year.
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Nichols
Whitey Hillyer
Whitey
First Responders
Farmers and Merchants Savings Bank
Kent Feeds
Louis Rich Co
West Liberty
Victor Mills
Mississippi family rebuilds after repeated Pearl River floods
The Hales family of Jackson, Mississippi endures a second flood in four years as the Pearl River again inundates their home. Mack Hales, 42, manages a carwash and rebuilds, facing $33,000 to $40,000 in damage plus ongoing loan debt from disaster aid. The family relies on federal assistance, faith, and community support to cope with daily life and the mental strain of recurring disaster.
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United States
Terry Goggin
Hales
Jackson
Miss
Associated Press
Mack Hales
Pearl River
Mississippi
California
Sierra Nevada
Rockies
Perry
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Dean Pecinovsky
Bob Andrews
Fillmore School
Linn County Mental Health Department
Ramblin’ With
Rascal
Town
South Dakota
Minnesota
Dave Rasdal
Eastern Town Reporter
Rudolph’s Te Mele
Westdale Mall
Peet
Center
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