Amana Colonies consider forming single Iowa city
Renewed talks aim to unite the Amana Colonies into one city after a 1994 study showed feasibility for seven villages plus surrounding land. A commission from Challenge 2000 backs updating findings and educating residents, with a vote still years away. Local officials warn the process is slow and will require state involvement and tenure.
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Amana
Bill Leichsenring
Ox Yoke Inn
Challenge 2000
Sented
Leichsenring
Iowa colony counties push for local control gains
Residents press for greater local control over infrastructure and road use tax spending as colonies comprise nearly a third of the county tax base. Gazette staff writer Dave Gosch contributed to this report.
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County Board
Colonies
Iowa County
Gazette
Dave Gosch
Economy drives drop in welfare reform impact noted
A White House report attributes nearly half the welfare drop to a strong economy, while state reforms, especially work requirements, account for about 31 percent. Iowa welfare rolls fell 29 percent from 1994 to 1997, with overall U.S. caseload down 20 percent since 1994.
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Washington
White House
Council of Economic Advisers
Iowa
Bruce Reed
Clinton
Donna Shalala
Conjoined Twins Among Triplets Born at University Hospital
Two babies joined at the chest among a triplet birth at University Hospitals are in good condition. The conjoined twins Rhassaney Nicole Monique Harrison and Destiney Sharie Patrice Harrison weigh 5 pounds 5 ounces together, with a third triplet sister Shissidey Renee Alexandria Harrison at 3 pounds 10 ounces. A University of Iowa team is evaluating potential separation surgery.
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Johnson County
Iowa City
University Hospital
Fort Madison
Rhassaney Nicole Monique Harrison
Destiney Sharie Patrice Harrison
Dean Borg
U of I
University of Iowa
Shissidey
Renee Alexandria Arrison
Hospital Offic
Eastern Iowa churches boost security after vandalism
Vandalism theft and assaults push many churches across Johnson County to lock buildings when unused. Some churches consider security systems though burglars may still strike. Details on page 6B. Becker earns Hawkeye Downs speedway win in 25 laps. Arlo Becker takes early lead. Details on page 1E.
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Becker
Arlo Becker
Hawkeye Downs
City Briefs and Notices Highlight Local Events
Brief items across CityLine Money and Legals cover local happenings from births to public notices. Highlights include entertainment listings, housing ads, and community updates with names and places prominent in the city.
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Vision Editorial
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Ring returns to couple after 29 years in Wellman yard
Kevin Yoder found Gene Scott’s lost wedding band in a Wellman yard in March while metal detecting. The inscription matched Nancy Nickell to Richard Eugene Scott and dated 6 14 58. Yoder returned the ring, prompting Gene to recall the December 1968 loss and Nancy to praise honest people.
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Wrice. Insworth
Gene
Nancy Scott
Kevin Yoder
Wellman
Yoder
Nancy
Scotts
Nancy Lou Nickell
Richard Eugene Scott
Nickell
Gene Scott
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