Legislature debates medical malpractice insurance limits in Iowa
Iowa lawmakers wrestle with how to curb rising malpractice premiums. The House approved only the bill title with plans for later substantive amendments. Competing options include a 1 million dollar cap with state funding, a 500 thousand cap, a state fund financed by hospital surcharge, and a rollback to 1983 premium levels.
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Judy Daubenmier
Szette
Des Moines
Bureau
Iowa
House Judiciary Committee
HOUSE
del Stromer
R Garner
Indiana
Nebraska
William Hager
LC. Justice
Ic, Justice Coalition
Coalition
Ben Zachich
Iowa Citizen Action Network
Hager
Linn-Mar budget up as 1988-89 proposal set
Linn-Mar school board releases a proposed 1988-89 budget of 13 118 461 up from 12 831 753 with a public hearing at 7 p.m. The district expects 5 744 226 in property tax and 5 052 139 in state aid. Assessed valuation up about 15 million. new construction mainly driving the increase. Board also to discuss staff reductions. Denison High wins state Academic Decathlon to represent Iowa at nationals in spring. Computer fair March 12 at Coe College features Apple IBM Zenith Hewlett Packard Xerox with prizes and demonstrations. Iowa City appoints Mary Kujawski as next director of UI Museum of Art. Break-ins reported at three Lake Delhi cabins. losses exceed 1 000.
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Linn-Mar
David DeWalle
Board Education
DeWalle
Eby
Coe College
Coe
Computer Club
Apple
IBM
Zenith
Hewlett-Packard
Xerox
West Music Co
Iowa City
Mary Kujawski
University of Michigan Museum of Art
University of Iowa Museum of Art
U of I
Richard Remington
Kujawski
U of
State Board of Regents
Davenport
Bankruptcy filings sweep Cedar Rapids Division petitions
A list of individuals and businesses in the Cedar Rapids Division seeking Chapter 7 bankruptcy protection. Debts range from about 8 thousand to 180 thousand with assets from near zero to over 100 thousand. many claim exemptions. Names include Diana J. Waxter, Daniel P. Montgomery, Timothy R. Wall, James L. Hollan, William J. Elias, Cindy A. Collins, Rebecca A. Sharp, Wayne L. and Janice L. Wood, Linda P. Murphy, Donald and Peggy Craig, Elizabeth A. McGinnis, Gary A. Bunn Sr, Tammy S. Lewis, Ronnie E. and Judy L. Cassady, Mary Louise Crock, Fastrack Washing Systems Ltd., and Taylor Oil Co. Private creditors listed. The cases are filed in U S Bankruptcy Court Barrington and involve various addresses in Iowa.
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Cedar Rapids
U.S. Bankruptcy Court
Barrington
Diana J. Waxter
Fifth St
Coralville
Daniel P. Montgomery
Route 4
Iowa City
Timothy R. Wall
Gingiss FormalWear
Kenrich
Cindy A. Collins
Garwin
Rebecca A. Sharp
Brown St
Wayne L
Janice L. Wood
Central City
Linda P. Murphy
Boca Chica
Hiawatha
Donald
Peggy Craig
Ave
Elizabeth A. McGinnis
North Liberty
Gary A. Bunn, Sr
Marengo
Tammy S. Lewis
St. SW
Ronnie E
Judy L. Cassady
29Th St. NE
Mary Louise Crock
the Clothesline
Tipton
Fastrack Washing Systems Ltd
Taylor Oil Co
Quick Check
Heartland Dr
East Iowa Byways and High School Memories
Walnut Street Journal sketches high school life and locker chaos at North Tama, with odor of stale snacks and missing items while noting the state wrestling tournament brings back memories. A Belle Plaine Union writer recalls youth trends from the 70s and pacing nerves about current students.
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Des Moines
Jim Magdefray
Belle Plaine Union
Magdefrau
Controversial former sheriff seeks return to office
Derald Bud Gonzales, former Marshall County Sheriff, says he will seek the job again, noting his 19 years in public service. He resigned after a civil rights settlement of 108,750 dollars with three deputies, a move he says saved the county insurer’s expense.
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Marshalltown
Marshall County
Derald “Bud” Gonzales
Marshalltown Times-Republican
Gonzales
Colene Ferrin
Thomas Hayden
Karen Wacome
Cedar Rapids High School Plans Qualitative Graduate Survey
Cedar Rapids school officials will survey the Class of 1987 this spring to learn more than postgrad placement. The mail survey seeks students' views on high school experiences including teachers counselors activities and academics. A 30 percent response is considered acceptable with about 500 dollars in postage.
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Kurt Rogahn
Cedar Rapids
Robert Ziemek
Ziomek
Federal grants aid Iowa dislocated workers retraining
More than 700 Iowa workers will receive job training and reemployment services funded by 700000 in federal grants. Secretary of Labor Ann McLaughlin announced funds target workers affected by Caterpillar and J I Case plant closures in Davenport Bettendorf and nearby Clinton Muscatine and Davenport campuses of Eastern Iowa Community College will oversee two grants 500000 aiding up to 560 workers and 200000 aiding up to 150 workers.
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Iowa Newspaper Association
DES Moines
Iowa
Secretary of Labor
Ann McLaughlin
Eastern Iowa Community College
Clinton
Muscatine
Davenport
Bettendorf
J.I. Case
Reflections on Laser Light Symposium in Iowa City
A 2:45 to 5:30 p.m. symposium in the Dean Ballroom at the Iowa City Holiday Inn will feature James W. Kaster of 3M and William C. Stwalley of the University of Iowa as keynote speakers. Four experts will discuss lasers as a developing technology and the event is free and open to the public. Sponsors include Tau Beta Pi U of I, Graduate College, College of Engineering, Center for Laser Science and Engineering, and Associated Students of Engineering. For details contact Paul Scholz.
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Iowa City
Dean
Iowa City Holiday Inn
James W. Kaster
3M Corporation
William C. Stwalley
Universi
Ty of
Iowa
U of I
Tau Beta Pi
National Engineering Honor Socie
U of I Graduate College
U of I College of Engineering
Center For Laser Science and Engineering
Paul Scholz
We Can Provide Complete In Home Elder Care Services
Our program offers physical, occupational, and speech therapy along with balanced meals planned by dietitians. Around the clock medical care by RNs and aides supports elderly residents with social activities and visits from local clergy to ensure companionship.
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