U of I to remodel Oakdale dorm to ease overcrowding
University of Iowa housing officials will remodel an Oakdale building, converting it from a former nurses dormitory to add 72 beds for the 1981-82 year. The project, costing about 20000, aims to accommodate high demand with priority for freshmen and new students, while offering meal options or cash-only dining at Oakdale.
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Iowa City
Oakdale
University of Iowa
George Croll
U of I
Droll
Mayflower
Burge Hall
Battle over Iowa redistricting moves to courtrooms
In Des Moines the Iowa Senate takes up the first reapportionment plan with the clash likely to end in a courtroom. Republicans fear concessions, Democrats warn of gerrymandering as legal task force led by ex Justice Becker and others weigh plans. The process faces questions about authority, timing, and the fate of boundaries affecting Tom Tauke and Jim Leach.
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Des Moines
Iowa
General Assembly
Francis Becker
Iowa Supreme Court
Robert Fulton
Waterloo
Lee Gaudineer
Ed Skinner
Altoona
Harry Smith
Sioux City
Ed Campbell
Campbell
Commission
Serge Garrison
Legislative Service Bureau
Garrison
Linn
Scott
Tom Tauke
Jim Leach
U.S
House of Representatives
Socialists to convene in Iowa City at Old Brick
The Socialist Party U S A will hold its annual convention in Iowa City May 23 25 at Old Brick the former First Presbyterian Church building at Clinton and Market streets Chaired by Frank Zeidler national chairman and ex Milwaukee mayor Speakers include Michael Lewis from Canada's New Democratic Party Workshops cover minorities women labor religion academics peace and sexuality The convention will elect national officers and host a meeting of the national committee
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Iowa City
Socialist Party
U.S.A
Old Brick
First Presbyterian Church
Clinton and
Market Streets
Frank Zeidler
Milwaukee
Michael Lewis
Canada
New Democratic Party
Five killed in Iowa traffic accidents weekend report
United Press International reports at least five people died in Iowa traffic accidents over the weekend. Two Linn County residents perished in a nearly head on collision on U.S. 52 near Bellevue. James Gerlich, 25, and Christine Williams, 21, died on arrival at a Maquoketa hospital. Daniels, 16, of Miles, survived. Sharon Gaines, 4, of Mount Vernon, died after striking a pickup in Cedar Rapids. Albert Richmond, 46, of rural Iowa City, drove the truck. Roland Koch, 47, Springville, died in a head on crash near Coggan on Highway 13. Lester Hoffman, 67, of Springville, was in fair condition. Kevin Callies, 29, of Manchester, had minor injuries. Paul Schaefer, 20, of McIntire, was killed when his car flipped near Saratoga in Howard County. The accidents remain under investigation.
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United Press International
Lowa
Linn County
U.S. 52
State Patrol
James Gerlich
Terry L. Daniels
Miles
Bellevue
Gerlich
Indiandale Road
Cedar Rapids
Christine Marie Williams
Eighth Ave
Hiawatha
Maquoketa
Daniels
Dubuque
Sharon Gaines
Steven Gaines
Mount Vernon
First Avenue East
Albert Richmond
Iowa City
Roland Koch
Springville
Coggan
Highway 13
Lester Hoffman
St. Luke’s Hospital
Kevin
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U of
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Iowa City Bureau
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Gazette
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Scotts
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Lowe City
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