Linn County Welfare Board backs county Social Services unit
The Linn County Welfare Board unanimously recommends forming a separate county Department of Social Services effective July 1 1978 to regain control of county staff, improve cooperation with other programs, and clarify roles among county state and federal human services. The plan faces likely approval by the Board of Supervisors in January after budget decisions.
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Welfare Board
County Social Services Unit
Linn County Board of Welfare
Board of Supervisors
County Department of Social Services
State Department of Social Services
Jean Oxley
Ken Shriner
Linn County
Bill Rosberg
Oxley
Rosberg
Shriner
Loren Jansa
Jansa
Department of Social Services
Iowa Department of Social Services
Public Human Service
Duplicate payments probe extended to Iowa truck firms
The Interstate Commerce Commission charges 12 Midwest trucking firms with overcharges and has opened preliminary Iowa inquiries. Gateway Transportation of La Crosse and other names are listed with specified excess payments. Officials say no proof of double billing, but refunds were not issued.
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Iowa
Interstate Commerce Commission
Oliver Miles
ICC
Fort Worth
Texas
Gateway Transportation Co
la Crosse
Wis
Cedar Rapids
Waterloo
Dubuque
Des Moines
Stewart McCloud
Chicago
the Gazette
McCloud
Gateway
Washington
F. Neil Aschemeyer
Gateway Transportation
Aschemeyer
Advance Transportation Co
Checker Express
Milwaukee
Liberty Trucking
Freeport Fast Freight
Sims Motor Transport
OK Motor Service
Summit
Sturm Freightways
Iowa AG Says Chicken Not an Animal Under Law
Des Moines reports Attorney General Richard C. Turner says Iowa code does not define a chicken as an animal and thus cannot prosecute a high school football coach who had players kick a chicken. He notes cruelty sections omit a definition of animal and focuses on four legged creatures.
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Des Moines
UPI
Iowa
Richard C. Turner
Turner
American Humane Association
Dubuque Hempstead
Robert Timmerman
Timmerman
Dubuque Wahlert
Cedar Rapids Gazette Publisher Details and Rates
The Cedar Rapids Gazette, established 1883, publishes daily and Sunday at 500 Third Ave SE Cedar Rapids IA 52406. Rates shown include carrier $1.15 weekly and mail options with weekly and yearly pricing. AP has exclusive republication rights to local and AP dispatches.
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The
Gazette Company
Third Ave. SE
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
U.S
Gazette
Associated Press
Weather snapshot and lake pool update
Wind NE at 14 mph at 10 a.m. Lows 26, highs 44 year ago today. Weekend forecast shows sun and no precipitation. chance of rain Sunday, clearing Monday and mostly fair by Tuesday. Temperatures in the 60s Sunday and Monday, cooler Tuesday with highs around 50. Coralville Lake pool level 684.00.
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Beating probe report due in about two weeks
Frank Thomas an Iowa ombudsman's office analyst in Des Moines said a report on two alleged police brutality cases should be released in about two weeks after finalizing findings. He declined to discuss the internal Cedar Rapids Police investigation. The Linn County attorney's office also investigates charges filed by Steve McNeal and Dave Knee land. the county report may follow after meetings with attorneys.
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Frank Thomas
Iowa
The Salvation Army Thefts Prompt Call for Larger Donations
The Salvation Army Men’s Social Service Center chief Lt. Edwin Seger says pilferage of items left in drop boxes is a major problem. He urges callers to schedule curbside pickups for large donations with the center at 365 1491, available 24 hours. The center operates as a self supporting division not funded by United Way.
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Salvation Army
Edwin Seger
Lt. Seger
Salvation Army Men’s Social Service Center
Seger
Men’s Social Service Center
United Way
Vital statistics births and marriages reported in Des Moines area
Births listed from St. Luke's and in Des Moines and Cedar Rapids area include a daughter for Mr. and Mrs. Robert Melichar and for Mr. and Mrs. William Beshears among others. Des Moines records show a daughter for Mr. and Mrs Steve Koch with family connections to Edward Schott and Warren Koch. Marriages dissolved include Roger D Walters with Debra K Walters and Carol Jeanne with Joseph Car Lane, and Edward and Mary Ann Freiburg.
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St. Luke's
Stephen K. Happel
Memorial Drive
Rodney K. Janssen
Vinton
James R. Schoeben
Robins Road
Hiawatha
Donald Swenson
Sunset Lane
Steven Covington
Walker
Paul D. Chi
Blairs Ferry Road
Des Moines
Steve Koch
Koch
Edward Schott
14Th Ave
Warren Koch
27Th St
Roger D
Debra K. Walters
Carol Jeanne
Joseph Car Lane
Edward and
Mary Ann Freiurg
Fire Triggers Door Bell Warning at Halsor Home
A fire at the Richard Halsor residence on Lewellen Drive NW damaged the front door area and wiring, triggering the door bell to alert the family. Mr and Mrs Halsor and their two sons escaped as smoke filled the home. Fire officials investigated possible arson, with the department called at 2 33 a.m.
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Richard Halsor
Lewellen Drive
Atlantic farmer named 1977 dad of the year at Iowa
Keith Boyd Robinson of Atlantic was chosen 1977 dad of the year by Omicron Delta Kappa at the University of Iowa. The father of five, including two Iowa students, will be guest of honor at the Parents Association luncheon and then introduced at Dad's Day during the Iowa Indiana football game.
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Iowa City
Keith Boyd Robinson
University of Iowa
Iowa
Robinson
Omicron Delta Kappa
Parents Association
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Over & Garden
Center Pt. Rd
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Metro Narcotic Squad
Eastern Iowa Crime Commission
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