Hart volunteers survey public on issues at Iowa campus
Dozens of young volunteers with ironing boards roam the University of Iowa campus and Cedar Rapids asking passers-by to answer questions for Sen Gary Hart’s Democratic presidential bid. They seek views on Central America involvement pay equity soil conservation political action money in campaigns education spending and preferred U S weapons systems.
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University of Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Gary Hart
Colorado
U of I
Hart Campaign
U.S
Central America
United States
National Writing Award winner from Jefferson High School
Valerie Jensen, a senior at Jefferson High, is among 850 nationwide recipients of the 1983 Achievement Awards in Writing by the National Council of Teachers of English. She submitted an essay test and a revised piece, with judges seeking effective and imaginative English to inform and move readers.
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Valerie Jensen
Jefferson High School
National Council of Teachers of English
Kenneth Jensen
Belmont Parkway
Jensen
New Superintendent Sets Move to Central City Next Week
Rose Dillard, named superintendent for Central City’s 593 student district, will relocate from north of Vinton to Central City next week. She replaces Wayne Rand and will earn 37000 annually while focusing on curriculum development during the coming year. Dillard, 50, previously led special education at Grant Wood Area Education Agency and served as elementary principal. Her husband, John, is Benton County deputy assessor. the couple has two married children.
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Rose Dillard
Central City
Dillard
Iowa
Grant Wood
John
Benton County
Dillards
Vinton
Pride volunteers host regional training workshop at Kirkwood
PRIDE sponsors a Thursday volunteer training for school representatives and the public from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Iowa Hall, Kirkwood Community College. Capt. Ralph Myers speaks on youth drug use. John Artis and Judy Foley discuss public relations with schools. MADD SADD and the Iowa Substance Abuse Council display resources. information at 398-2017.
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Cedar Rapids
PRIDE
Iowa Hall
Kirkwood Community College
Ralph Myers
John Artis
Marion High
Judy Foley
MADD
Mothers Against
SADD
Iowa Substance Abuse Council
Thought for today A simple life is its own reward
A concise quotation attributed to George Santayana, a Spanish writer, appearing as a daily thought. The line emphasizes a modest life as its own reward and reflects Santayana's perspective on happiness and virtue.
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George Santayana
Cedar Rapids Firefighters Seek 73-Cent Hourly Raise Next Year
Local 11 of the International Association of Firefighters asks for a 0.73 dollar raise per hour for the Cedar Rapids Fire Department next fiscal year, with starting pay at 5.23 and top at 6.64, while adding new shifts, two paid personal days, retiree health access, and hiring three more firefighters to cover shifts. The union cites prior two percent raises and outlines broader staffing and overtime rules as part of the bargaining proposal, with a city counteroffer deadline set for Oct. 18.
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Cedar Rapids
International Association of Firefighters Union
Local 11
Jim Miller
Ely man charged in bat beating and burglary
A 48 year old rural Ely man James O Ridings was held on first degree burglary assault and fifth degree criminal mischief after he allegedly broke into Kevin Days home and battered him with a baseball bat Day 25 was treated and released from St Lukes Hospital Deputies say the incidents occurred Monday night and Tuesday morning Ridings is in Linn County Jail on an 11000 bond.
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Ely
Linn County
James O. Ridings
Ridings
Kevin Day
Shack Tavern
Old River Road
Linn County Sheriff's Deputies
Day
St. Luke’s Hospital
Courageous Cancer Victim Shares Strategy for Living Well
A cancer patient reveals how she stays hopeful and active, detailing daily routines, mindset shifts, and support networks that sustain her during treatment. The piece profiles resilience and practical tips for wellness.
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University of Iowa Memorial Union
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CBS Television
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University of Virginia
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Sears Sale
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Marion
Iowa City
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