State unit hears arguments for keeping Eisenhower open
Cedar Rapids parents urged the state Department of Public Instruction to overturn a Cedar Rapids school board decision to close Eisenhower Elementary, citing growing area enrollment and favorable per pupil and utility costs. DPI officials said a recommendation would go to the controlling board within two months.
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Des Moines
Eisenhower
Cedar Rapids
State Department of Public of Instruction
Geri Pettitt
Navajo Drive
DPI
Robert Benton
Pettitt
Ray faces GOP split on drinking age amid Iowa campaign
At a Rockwell Collins club dinner, Governor Ray faced questions on a 19 year drinking age bill, capital punishment, gas tax, and usury. Ray criticized conservative push via Viguerie while noting support from 18 voters and opposition from a 3 to 1 tilt among attendees.
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Ray
Iowa
Rockwell-Collins
Kirkwood unveils two year recreation and physical education degrees
Kirkwood Community College will start two year degree programs in recreation and physical education this fall. Developed with the University of Iowa Iowa State University and the University of Northern Iowa the programs allow credit transfer to four year colleges. Program developers are John Fritschner and Byron Lehman with opportunities in recreation for the elderly and handicapped.
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Kirkwood Community College
University of Iowa
Iowa State University
University of Northern Iowa
Kirkwood
Don Fuller
Fuller
John Fritschner
Byron Lehman
Fritschner
Lehman
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
City housing code on hold amid funding hurdles and debate
City officials weigh reviving a 70 page housing code after a prolonged delay. Mayor Canney notes parts may pass if funding is found, while Ed Winter estimates needs for 15 inspectors and possibly a new department with costs around a quarter million dollars. Critics question feasibility of a voluntary inspection regime and reliance on uncertain federal funds.
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Bergen
Canney
Winter
Scott Olson
29Th Ave
CETA
Rock Island Railroad fined for crossing blockage
The Rock Island Railroad was fined 100 dollars plus costs after a city ordinance violation for blocking Third Avenue SE at Fourth Street crossing for seven to eight minutes on March 29. Associate District Judge Anthony Scolaro overruled a motion to dismiss filed after time limits. the case cites state law allowances and unresolved questions from a 1977 Transportation Regulation Board ruling. The railroad's attorney has 10 days to appeal.
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The
Rock Island Railroad
Mike Deupree
Fifth Ave. SE
Third Avenue SE
Fourth Street
Anthony Scolaro
State Transportation Regulation Board
Rock Island
Two Iowa Electric managers promoted in eastern region
Iowa Electric Light and Power announces promotions for two managers. Dale H. Sawyer becomes commercial superintendent for the eastern region, while Del E. Block becomes Cedar Rapids area commercial manager. Effective immediately, Sawyer oversees eastern field operations and marketing. Block previously led Spirit Lake area sales and Sibley division. ON THIS DATE in 1987, the first regular session of the American Constitutional Convention was held at Independence Hall in Philadelphia.
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Iowa Electric Light and Power Company
Robert F. LaFontaine
Dale H. Sawyer
Cedar Rapids
del E. Block
Spirit Lake
Sawyer
LaFontaine
Creston
Oelwein
Block
Sibley
Iowa Falls
Iowa Falls. He Served In the General Office
Marshalltown
Independence Hall
Philadelphia
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Marvin Maire
Robert Weinhardt
George Ross
Dick Clark
Thomson
Jepsen
Joe Bertrodhe
Maurie van Nostrand
Iowa Commerce Commission
van Nostrand
Council Bluffs
Richard Viguerie Co
Washington, D.C
Viguerie
Republican Party
Rockwell
Collins
Gov
Robert Ray
C.R
Mayor Canney
ZALES
Rapids
CAN Fletcher Lease
MGR
First Avenue Southeast
Iowa Electric
Rae
Collins Employees Credit Union
NCAA
Calling Employeey Credit Union
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