Erik Sessions Do Not Go To School in Iowa Case
In Decorah, Erik Sessions continues home education while parents challenge Iowa law. They argue private instruction can be equivalent to public schooling, seek temporary teacher certification, and face truancy charges. Erik learns via daily records, pursuing math and science at his own pace while social concerns are debated.
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Sessions
Erik
Iowa
Decorah
Decorah Board
Sessionses
State Department of Public Instruction
DPI
Wayne Burns
Parking Proposals Spark Debate Over Future Capitol Lot Use
A city meeting airs concern over scarce grassy spaces and growing parking needs at the Capitol complex. Officials spotlight park and ride as a cheaper option, while critics urge mass transit and environmental planning amid tight budgets and a stalled parking decision.
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McCausland
Capitol Planning Commission
Iowa senior Jean Formanek balances studies and leadership
Jean Formanek, a University of Iowa political science senior and Belle Plaine native, carries a heavy course load while serving as vice president of the student senate and leading seven committees. She also chairs the revived yearbook project, leads Pi Sigma Alpha, and participates in Omicron Delta Kappa Mortar Board and Kappa Kappa Gamma. In leisure, she reads attends plays Hancher concerts and plays saxophone or piano.
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Iowa City
Jean
Belle Plaine
Formaneks
Rjean
University of Iowa
Bjean
U of I
Pi Sigma Alpha
Omicron Delta Kappa and
Mortar Board
Kappa Kappa Gamma
Formanek Wins Laurence Fairall Scholarship for Journalism Potential
Formanek, a Belle Plaine High School junior with interests in music drama and golf, earned the Laurence Fairall Scholarship worth 750 dollars for Iowa juniors and seniors showing achievement in journalism or political science. She spent a Rotary year in Australia and has worked as a teacher’s aide. Her post graduation plans lean toward law school or graduate studies in political science followed by a political or governmental role.
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Formanek
Laurence Fairall
Fairall
Iowa
Belle Plaine Community High School
Australia
Rotary
Elgin Iowa boomtown center for civic life and growth
Northeast Iowa community notes Elgin’s park hosting summer concerts and Elgin Sweet Corn Days. Homecoming every five years with displays, rides, parades and entertainment. Local growth includes 30 new homes, expanding businesses, family-joined ventures, new shops, and store acquisitions across Elgin’s business district.
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Robert Ray
Elgin
Lehman
Harvey Kruse
United States
Carlton’s
Falk’s Market
Torkelson Motor Company
Torkelson Pump Company
Klingman’s Clothing Shop
Kohler’s Insurance
Krueger’s Insurance
Metzger’s Stock Yard
John Falb and Sons
Funeral documenting Keystone area obituaries grows into hobby
Mrs. Hansen collects Keystone area funeral obituaries to trace family history and preserve local customs. She notes shifts from home viewings and flower girls to modern practices, recalls WWI flu era cancellations, and has started weekly genealogy classes with 50 copies printed for order in Cedar Rapids.
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Keystone
Blue Cross consumer arm elects officers
Iowans representing 1.2 million Blue Cross and Blue Shield members met in Des Moines to elect officers for the state advisory organization. Dale Anderson was chosen chairman and Walter Becker vice chairman for a two year term. Anderson replaces Earl Ferris. Area advisers include Harold Halverson and James Moore.
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State Council
Blue Cross
Blue Shield
Iowa
National Blue Cross Association
Chicago
United States
Canada
Harold Halverson
Ludlow Community Dairy Inc
Waukon
James Moore
Tipton State Bank
Tipton
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Cedar Rapids
Sun
Mrs. Sessions
Erik Sessions
His Sister
Sarah
Fice
Forest Swift
Metropolitan Transit Authority
Capitol Complex
MTA
Rjean Formanek
Cedar Rapids Senior Citizen and Handicapped Bus Service
Steve Friederich
Russell
Lane Frieden
Dwayne
Frieden
Floyd Frieden
Mike Lerch
Wally Stolfus
Radio Shack
Kevin Schmitt
Gene O’donnell
Dean Harrais
Crown Oil Company
Lyle Medberry
Bill Pfister
Valley Union Oil
Ray Hilsenbeck
Valley Cafe
Virgil Miles
Blue Cross Consumer Arm
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