Students praised for calm, brave bus crash evacuation at Lowell
Lowell Elementary fifth graders on a Living History Farms field trip near Des Moines helped each other escape after the bus tipped on a soft Marshall County shoulder. Principal Bill Dodd praised students and teachers for orderly evacuations as 28 people were treated for injuries at nearby hospitals. the field trip was annual and funded by student candy sales.
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Mona on the map again as Iowa town seeks recognition
In north central Iowa the 23 resident community of Mona seeks inclusion on the state map citing historical significance. Local radio figure Mike Perry led Mona residents to Gov. Branstad, securing a pledge for a highway sign and planning a remote broadcast.
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U of I Wins National CASE Medal for TV Spots
University of Iowa UiTV-A series on Heartland of America TV spots earned a national CASE award. The Gold Medal in the 1988 public service announcement category cited warmth and distinctive style, with judges noting the spots’ connection to Hawk football and basketball.
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