Lisbon credits DED for Kraiburg factory move and growth
The cooperative letter thanks Iowa Department of Economic Development Director Allan Thoms and staff for aiding Kraiburg of Germany in selecting Lisbon for its new facility. The project, spanning 18 months, relies on Community Economic Development Block Grants and related funding to enable full production by June 1993 with over 30 local hires.
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Iowa Department of Economic Development
DED
Allan Thoms
Lisbon
Kraiburg Corp
Germany
Kraiburg
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Dennis Guffey
Guffey
Campaign thanks from Joyce Nielsen after Nov election
Joyce Nielsen thanks supporters and campaign volunteers after the November 3 vote. She notes the challenge of facing an opponent's portrayal, praises the campaign team, and expresses pride in the effort.
Auto-bus collision near Keota noted with respectful language
The Gazette on Nov 6 reported an auto bus collision near Keota. Reporter Dave Gosch described bus passengers as people with disabilities, avoiding outdated terms and earning praise for humane wording.
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Gazette
Keota
Dave Gosch
Marion Public Library plans downtown site decision
On November 17 at 4 30 p m the Marion Public Library Board of Trustees will meet the City Council to finalize a site for the new downtown library. After reviews of consultant reports and public input, a downtown site south of City Square Park is recommended. Citizens are urged to share views with their council representative before the meeting at City Hall.
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Marion
City Square Park
City Hall
Marion Public
New stoplight at Center Point Road and 51st Street NE faces critique
Harold Higgins of Hiawatha criticizes Cedar Rapids plans for a winter hazard at the new Center Point Road and 51st Street NE intersection. He warns frost covered viaducts and a mid hill light could trigger spin outs and blocked traffic, urging winter restrictions or traffic flow changes.
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Cedar Rapids
Center Point Road
51St Street
Council Street
Harold Higgins
Oakbrook Ct
Hiawatha
Bolkcom urges Johnson County involvement in local government
Joe Bolkcom thanks Johnson County voters for his Board of Supervisors win and invites residents to share concerns and ideas. He seeks open government and plans January office hours. Voters are urged to apply for boards and commissions and pursue local elected posts to strengthen the community. Iowa City address listed.
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Johnson County
Board of Supervisors
Joe Bolkcom
Iowa City
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