Des Moines Woman Shot Dead After Minor Argument
A 19-year-old Burlington woman, Leslie Louise Leducia Nichols, was shot in the face at the House of Secrets nude modeling agency near Des Moines after a Saturday night dispute with a co-worker. Sheriff Rice said the fight was not vicious and charges are under consideration. Nichols had recently moved from Burlington and planned secretarial studies. the shooter has not been identified and investigators are checking the weapon’s registration. The House of Secrets, run by Cedar Rapids residents, housed both employees and residents at the single-story building.
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Shortage of qualified teachers hampers reaching panel's goals
Iowa high schools face a growing math and science teaching shortage that threatens program goals. Officials cite low salaries as the major obstacle, with many graduates choosing private sector jobs in math and science. A DPI consultant notes aging teachers and a lag in certified staff, while pilot physics programs link six southeast Iowa schools with UNI for training via distance lectures.
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Southeast Iowa workers approve 23 percent wage cut pact
Millwrights and Carpenters Local 410 ratify a one year contract with Southeast Iowa Association of General Contractors the wage cut aims to aid Fort Madison Keokuk and Burlington economies. 225 members across Iowa Illinois Missouri counties vote 60 to 18 in favor. Talks continue with other locals.
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Grassley urges Iowa youth to join national Constitutional Essay Contest
U S Senator Charles Grassley calls Iowa high school graduates from 1983 to 1985 to enter the Constitutional Essay Contest. Winners travel to Washington to testify before the Constitution Subcommittee on Sept 16 and receive a scholarship to Convention II in February. Essays cover the separation of powers and are due by July 4 or July 5.
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Charles Grassley
R-Iowa
U.S. Senate’s Constitution Subcommittee
Grassley
Center For the Study of
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