Iowa City study weighs waste fired steam plant costs
University of Iowa preliminarily studies burning solid wastes to produce steam. Stanley Consultants estimate a plant could cost 4.5 to 6.5 million dollars depending on size. Report sent to Johnson County regional planning commission for potential regional solid waste disposal study. University says no immediate plan to proceed due to duplication risk.
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University of Iowa
Richard E. Gibson
Stanley Consultants
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Johnson County Regional Planning Commission
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Johnson County
Town City
U. of I
Gisbon
McCarney Demotion Questioned by Town City Council
Iowa Town City council held an informal session about the permanent demotion of former Police Chief Patrick J. McCarney. Acting City Manager Ralph Speer presented a 10 point plan to improve the police department and noted the council must act on it. The debate included possible creation of a new director of police role and potential legal challenges. The meeting also covered a $2 million downtown parking ramp referendum and urban renewal updates with requests for federal funding and flood control work.
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Patrick J. McCarney
Ralph Speer
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McCarney
City Atty. Jay
Edgar Czameckian
Pat. White
Reid
Reld
Jack Klaus
Klaus
Ralston Creek
Fire Damages Decorah House and Poodle Lost
A lamp cord caused a fire at Leo Ronan residence in Decorah at 11:58 a.m. Monday. Firemen confined the blaze to the front living room where the window blew out and smoke damaged the home while the family poodle was lost. neighbors alerted the firefighters as the Ronan family was away. A historical note recalls President Roosevelt proposing 40 mph speed limits to conserve rubber.
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Leo Ronan
Ronan
Film Study Grant Supports Iowa Film Program
Iowa City The American Civilization Program at the University of Iowa received a 19000 Rockefeller Foundation grant for a three year period to fund fellowships in film study making and its contributions to American culture. The program will integrate film with the existing study, with Robert A. Corrigan directing and selecting fellows for 1972 73.
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University of Iowa
Rockefeller Foundation
U. of S
Rockefeller
Robert A. Corrigan
Alexander Kern
Richard D. MacCann
Corrigan
Iowa Senate Passes Non Public School Aid Bill
The Iowa Senate voted 36 to 11 to pass a bill reappropriating 1.3 million dollars for auxiliary services to non public school children. Critics led by Sen Eugene Hill argued the measure advances support for private and parochial schools, while proponents said it allows districts to provide services if funded by the legislature.
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Sual Resources
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Lary Aie
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Charlene Conklin
R-Wa
Erloo
Department of Public In
Legislative Branc
Judh
Collin
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