Democrats Pass Education Budget in Iowa House
Iowa House Democrats approved a 249.5 million education budget after adding two non germane amendments. The votes split along party lines with 54 33 in favor and 62 22 on the veteran bonus rider, while Gov. Ray's recommended funding totals were not reached.
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Des Moines
Iowahouse
University of Iowa Medical School
House
Senate
Miller
Chamber
Dale Cochran
Eagle Grove
Don Avenson
D-Oelwein
Cochran
Department of Public Instruction
School Foundation Plan
Robert Ray
Iowa
Woodcock Leaves Iowa Post for Perkins School in Watertown
Charles Woodcock 52, superintendent of the Iowa Braille and Sight-Saving School since 1972, resigns to become director of Perkins School for the Blind in Watertown Massachusetts. He will oversee the entire operation starting July 1, study the program May to June, and relocate his family to Massachusetts. Mary Louise Petersen lauds the move as professional advancement to national leadership in blind education.
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Winton
Charles Woodcock
Iowa
Ince
Perkins ‘School For the
Watertown
Mass
Portland
Ore
Wood*cock
Oregon State School For
Perkins School
Iowa Braille
Perkins
New England
Library of Congress
Howe Press
U.S
Free World
Woodcock
Nana
Jan
Joel
Jerry
Oakland
Calif
Mary Louise Petersen
State Board of Regents
Heumphreus Faces Murder Trial Over Stabbing Death
In Johnson County District Court Billy Gene Heumphreus 42 testifies in his own defense claiming self defense after a struggle with Henry Kober 31 that led to Kober’s stabbing death on November 30. State witness Mrs Heumphreus testified of a road confrontation and a later fight.
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Iowa City
Billy Gene Heumphreus
Johnson County District Court
Heumphreus
Henry Kober
West Branch
Kober
David Baculis
Macbride Fund Diversion To Linn Project Unlikely
Des Moines reports indicate little chance state funds for expanding Lake Macbride state park in Johnson county will be used for a Squaw Creek park lake in Linn county. Iowa conservation commission director Fred Priewert expressed support for both projects while noting Lake Macbride remains a vital priority.
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Des Moines
Lake Macbride State Park
Johnson County
Squaw Creek Park
Linn County
Fred Priewert
Iowa Conservation Commission
Bob Rush
Cedar Rapids
Rush
Priewert
Lake Macbride
Squaw Creek
Linn County Conservation Board
Commission
Ant Creek
Iowa City
Coralville Reservoir
Coralville
Energy Plan Endorsed By Iowa Council For Farm Savings
The Iowa energy policy council endorsed an Iowa State University proposal to save farm energy costs. The three year program could save 4 million to 20.8 million dollars depending on adoption of conservation methods including tillage, crop management, equipment efficiency, livestock, and home insulation. The plan could receive 350 thousand dollars in federal funds if approved.
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DES Moines
Iowa Energy Policy Council
Iowa State University
William R. Oschwald
ISU Cooperative Extension Service
Iowa
Rodson Riggs
Council
ISU
Oschwald
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Kenneth Miller
Independence
College of Medicine
University of Iowa
Willis Junker
Sioux City
Mattie Harper
West Grove
Neal Hines
Nevada
W.R. Monroe
Burlington
Terry Branstad
Lake Mills
Doyle
Durland
Nielsen
Brockett
Floyd Millen
Farmington
Millen
James Middleswart
Indianola
Massachusetts School
Baculis
Heumphreys
Macbride
Linn
Pleasant Creek
Don Beman
Smulekoffs
Smulekoff
Willet
Nan
Amana Way
Amana
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