Nuclear waste shipments tied to Iowa routes draw safety debate
Community figures clash over nuclear cargo moves from Cooper plant to Morris, with government rules, cask durability, and rail safety under scrutiny. Burlington Northern defends being a common carrier while officials warn of health risks from radiation and the need for strict risk controls.
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Burlington Northern
Telfer
Interstate Commerce Commission
Wiegert
Cedar Rapids city travel costs near budget size
City records show 1983 travel and conference costs totaling 128 773.75 with 21 801.09 from city council. Attendance at conventions and mileage claims are broken down by department, with the airport and recreation departments among the largest claimants. The council and mayor led convention costs while several departments reported no travel claims.
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Dick Hogan
Cedar Rapids
Robert McMahan
McMahan
the Gazette
Floyd Bergen
Wayne Murdock
Don Canney
Harold Schaefer
Elmer Delaney
Canney
Schaefer
Delaney
Bergen
Murdock
Iowa
Iowa City
City of
Waterloo
Recreation Department
Five Seasons Center
Paramount Theatre
Food distributions expand to aid elderly and emergency cases
Linn County recipients including the elderly and new poor may join weekly distributions run by the Human Services Emergency Survival Needs Committee. The plan, awaiting state and federal approval, aims to broaden eligibility and add commodities, with sites listed by day and location.
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Linn County
Human Services Emergency Survival Needs Committee
Virginia Irwin
Iowa Department of Human Services
U.S. Department of Agriculture
United Way
East
Iowa
Millard to head '83 Operation Native Talent
Linda Reschly announces Mike Millard as chairman for the 1983 Operation Native Talent. Invitations are sent to last year’s participants with first option on booth space at the Roosevelt Hotel on December 27. The event aims to connect employers with qualified seniors and inform them about metropolitan career opportunities.
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Native Talent
Cedar Rapids-Marion Area
Roosevelt Hotel
Reschly
Iowa National Mutual Insurance Co
Mike Millard
Job Service of Iowa
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