Officials cite fewer crashes as drunk-driver arrests rise
Iowa officials say traffic fatalities in ASAP areas are lower than in other parts of the state after about two years of the Alcohol Safety Action Project. Arrests in Cedar Rapids surged 816 percent since January 1976, with 1,306 drunk-driving arrests in 1976–77 versus under 160 in 1974–75.
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Iowa Department of Transportation
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Tony Gotto
Department of Correctional Services
Asap
Gotto
Louis Stepanek
Program aims to change drunk drivers attitudes and habits in Iowa
Officials say the ASAP effort in Des Moines and six counties has reduced fatal alcohol related crashes from 50 of 119 in 1975 to 21 of 75 in 1977. Critics note higher blood alcohol levels in Cedar Rapids arrests last year but expect declines as more offenders are identified.
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Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Dubuque
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Polk
Pottawattamie
Woodbury
Linn
Larry Nelson
Sixth Judicial District
Department of Social Services
College board hires consultant for superintendent search
The College Community School Board hired consultant Dr. Ross Engle of Iowa State University for 2000 to aid in finding a new superintendent. Engle was the sole candidate as of Thursday night special session. The board plans a six to eight week search with a Midwest focus and expenses paid, aiming to fill the post before July 1.
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Ross Engle
Iowa State University
Engie
Willard Lane
University of Iowa
Donald Hansen
University of Northern Iowa
Engle
Daryl Hynek
Swisher
Midwest
Dan Stolba
Stolba
Floyd Pegump
Pegump
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