Funds for disabled project grants in Iowa sought
Iowa agencies and nonprofits may compete for a $220000 developmental disabilities appropriation for fiscal 1983. Up to $40000 may fund statewide prevention or planning, $60000 for local housing and independent living training, and $60000 for respite care. Apply by May 17 with a two page letter of intent and budget, mailed to Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa Department of Social Services
Division of
Governor's Planning Council
Department of Social Services
Hoover State
Iowa air controllers may keep benefits
Six fired air traffic controllers from Sioux City will keep 25,000 in unemployment benefits after the Job Service of Iowa appeal board ruled they were eligible. The decision, 2-1, upheld a prior ruling despite the strike being illegal, with FAA testimony not entered into the record due to manpower.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Sioux City
Job Service of Iowa Appeal Board
Federal Aviation Agency
FAA
Community briefs list church meetings and local events
The city briefs cover a Theos-A Christian widowed self-help meeting at Westminister Church, a Canopus Club talk by State Rep. Robert M.L. Johnson at the Embassy Club, weekly story hours at the Main Library and Kenwood Branch, and multiple spring and summer notices. Also listed are Fur Salon ads, Shriners event details, youth sign-ups for baseball and softball, and various local business ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westminister Church
Third Ave
Canopus Club
Robert M.L. Johnson
Embassy Club
Award-winning essayist dispels handicap myths
Iowa City West High senior Jeff Beck won first place in the Iowa Ability Counts writing competition with Dispelling Myths About the Handicapped. He will escort Gov. Robert Ray to Des Moines, speak to the committee, and discuss his Washington D.C. trip where his essay placed third in the national contest. Beck earned $100 and a $1,250 scholarship, plus a funded trip, and his work aimed to counter stereotypes about disabled people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Azette
Johnson County
Iowa City
Washington
Jeff Beck
Beck
Iowa
Governor's Committee On Employment of
Iowa City West High
Robert Ray
Des Moines
Washington D.C
Iowa Medical Society
West High
Nancy Petersen
Capital
Iowa Federation of Labor
Afl-Cio
Petersen
Northwest
West Side Story
Belle Plain Union
Coralville Weekly News
Jim Beck
Oakdale
Jacqueline Beck
Broadway St
University of Iowa School of Journalism
Iowa City urged to oppose U.S. El Salvador aid
The Iowa City El Salvador Solidarity Committee asked the City Council to add a resolution to the May 11 agenda opposing U.S. military aid to El Salvador. The measure denounces current policy, argues aid hurts both nations and Iowa City budgets, and proclaims June 14–20 as U.S. Out of El Salvador Week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
U.S
el Salvador
Solidarity Committee
Ten charged with drunken driving in Linn County arrests
Ten persons were arrested in Linn County late Saturday and early Sunday and charged with drunk driving. Names include Susan M. Bradnock, Susan C. Ralston, Charles D. Clark, Robert E. Seely, Fred T. Rhomberg, Karin M. Staton, Larry R. Hathaway, Bruce E. Mims, Donald E. Chesmore Jr., and Dean G. Beatty, with additional charges listed for several individuals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linn County
Susan M. Bradnock
25Th Ave
Second Street
Susan C. Ralston
Lindale Drive
Marion
First Avenue
19Th Street East
Charles D. Clark
J St
J Street
Robert E. Seely
Cedar Rapids
Highway 150
Robins
Fred T. Rhomberg
Sixth St. SE
Sixth Street
Karin M. Staton
Wiley Blvd
Johnson Avenue
Midway Drive
Larry R. Hathaway
Tower Terrace
Fisher Street
Hiawatha
Bruce E. Mims
Westover Road
First Avenue SE
Donald E. Chesmore Jr
Ellis Blvd
20Th Avenue
16Th Street
Dean G. Beatty
Council Bluffs
Highway 30
Highway 149
Cedar Rapids man in stable after gun mishap
Kenneth Freel 41 of 854 First Ave NE was wounded in the left forearm when a .25 caliber pistol jammed and discharged as he tried to free the firing mechanism. He drove to Mercy Hospital then transferred to University Hospitals in Iowa City after the Sunday afternoon incident near Marion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
University Hospitals
Iowa City
Linn County
John Hromidko
Kenneth Freel
First Ave
Hromidko
Freel
Marion
Mercy Hospital
Speak Out at Iowa City Senior Center May 11
The Iowa City Senior Center Commission will hold its first Speak Out on Tuesday May 11 from 1 30 to 3 30 p m in the classroom at 28 S Linn St Iowa City They invite center users to discuss how well the center meets Johnson County seniors needs.
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Iowa City
Johnson County
S. Linn St
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Kenneth Geier
Kansas City
State District Court
Appeal Board
Richard Ramsey
Kenwood
Wes Klenk
St. N.W
R.M. Topinka
A.R. Jeske
Armstrong’s Fur Salon
Shriners and Ladies
Imperial Potentate
Bob Cherry
Jane Boyd
Adv
Armstrong
Paramount Theatre
16Th Avenue
C. Street
S.W
Hoyt Thomas
D.C
Iowa Theatre Building
3Rd St. S.E
NARFE
National Association of Retired Federal Employees
Sirlein 'N Brew
Harold Howell
Guam
Friendsmobile
Kindercare
Burdette St
Eden Day Care
Eighth Ave
Kirkwood Child Care
18Th Avenue
Ninth St
Brendelwood
13Th St
Duncan
Ly Lh
Best
Paul Atherton
Elderhostel
Mount Mercy College Today
Vernon Village
Mount Vernon Road
S.E
Curiosity Shop
Kalona
Nordman Jewelry
St. George
10Th Street
Siegel's
3Rd Ave
Mary Soukup
Vanity Beauty Salon
Plank Jewelers Inc
Killian’s
Siegels
C.R. Man
Shelly Lynn
OG Frind
N.E
Town and Country Shopping Center
Dodge St
Warren Plaza
Dubuque
Melrose Drive
Cedar Falls
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