Neutral stance on rail sale opens debate in Iowa
The Iowa Department of Transportation remained neutral on requests to take a position on purchasing abandoned Rock Island Railroad tracks. A conference committee neared certainty as Senate and House language in an appropriations bill for transportation and law enforcement programs created a likely crossroads. The dispute centers on statutory changes added by the House to the Senate bill, while bypass opposition to Highway 18 around McGregor drew sharp criticism as self serving. The record also notes Tama County bridge contracts approved with spring 1984 start pending funding.
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Iowa Department of Transportation
Rock Island
Senate
House
Iowa
McGregor
Robert Rigler
Top racer slows down after funding shortfall
Wilton’s Tom Hearst, last season’s NASCAR Winston Cup Grand American national champion, must trim his schedule due to insufficient funds. The report notes a slowing stock market with modest gains and slowing momentum, reflecting broader financial trends.
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Tom Hearst
Wilton
Houseman visits Kirkwood to field acting questions
John Houseman answered about 40 students in Kirkwood Community College Tuesday, grading the session B plus. He discussed The Paper Chase, the state of New York theater, and advice for aspiring actors before a Cedar Hall dedication event.
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Agremlé Education
John Houseman
Kirkwood Community College
Houseman
Kirkwood
American Theater
Harvard
Kingsfield
New York City
Ed Colby
66Th Ave
Mark Haskins
Kirkwood Blvd
T.J. Murphy
Fairlane Drive
JoAnna Holt
University of Iowa
Holt
Ballantyne Auditorium
New Cedar Hall
Iowa Senate approves first caucus bill for early nominating
The Iowa Senate cleared a bill 47 to 2 to let political parties set Iowa’s first in the nation caucus dates, requiring they be at least eight days earlier than any other state. The measure, supported by Sen. Tom Slater, faces House approval amid expectations of passage. The opponents were Republicans Douglas Ritsema and Dale Tieden. Minnesota’s 1858 statehood is noted in the report.
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Gazette
Des Moines
Bureau
Iowa
Senate
House of Representatives
The Gazette Advertising and Publication Details
The Gazette established 1883 by The Gazette Company publishes daily and Sunday at 500 Third Avenue SE Cedar Rapids Iowa. Second Class postage paid at Cedar Rapids. Subscription rates list weekly and yearly options and limitations for mail delivery and carrier service areas. The Associated Press holds exclusive republication rights for local news and AP dispatches.
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THE
Gazette
Gazette Company
Third Avenue SE
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
U.S
Associated Press
Day care abuse case shocks Reno parents
In Reno police report a teacher at Papoose Palace Academy may have mistreated up to 70 children aged 2 to 12, luring them to a basement area called "the fort." Stephen Boatwright, 35, was arrested after a three month probe and faces four counts, with bail set at 200000.
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Reno
Nev
Lucky Burch
Papoose Palace Academy
Stephen Boatwright
Boatwright
District Attorney’s Office
Reno Justice Court
Nevada
Vaughn
Dorothy Roberts
Roberts
Bryant, Ark
Steve
Greg Dion
Police Youth Services Division
Burch
Fort
Laborers strike halts area construction
Laborers Local 43 in Cedar Rapids voted to strike halting multiple projects including Ground Transportation Center and the new public library. Negotiations with Allied Construction Interests resumed with federal mediators but progress unclear. Local 43 may pursue a one year contract while contractors seek two years.
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Dale Kueter
Vazette
Teamsters Hall
J St
Ground Transportation Center
Cedar Rapids
Cliff Barrett
Hiawatha
Barrett
Allied
Contractors Bargaining Organization
Iowa City
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Metro-Iowa
Five Seasons Addition
Five Seasons Center
Five Seasons Commission
Metrotown
Tama Bridge Designs
Ok’d
Tama
Robert Gumbert
East Iowa
Brandon Hall
University of Minnesota
Amy Hardin
Gary Deeb
Drew
John Hachey
Jim Barr
Veterans Auditorium
Iowa National Mutual Insurance Co
USDA
L.W. Ward
Minnesota
Charles Laughton
Union
Public Library
Duane Arnold Energy Center
ADM
YMCA
First Avenue N.E
Tloss In
Center Point Rd
Dubuque
Clinton
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