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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1988
Page
8
Governor Branstad says Oscar Mayer plans to close the Perry meatpacking plant and officials will search for another buyer. He will meet with local leaders to discuss a potential buyer and displaced worker programs as the four month closing notice expires.
The Iowa Utilities Board approved a $17.8 million temporary rate increase for Iowa Power and Light Co as state regulators review a $33 million permanent request. Consumers may see little bill impact due to a prior $19 million rate cut now in force. Dr. Robert Kretzchmar of Iowa City was elected president of the Iowa Division board for 1988-89.
University of Iowa President Hunter Rawlings III told faculty that intellectual and social barriers threaten growth. He cited strained faculty administrator relations and lack of diversity as obstacles, urging better bidirectional communication and courage to take risks while preserving the university’s human scale.
Iowa City report says the University of Iowa must grow its 1500 member faculty to improve education and requires a five year strategic plan. The five member on campus committee appointed by President Rawlings calls for targeted hiring of outstanding faculty and a broader planning effort.
A Diet Centers counselor shares a personal success story of losing 17 lbs and 22 inches on the program and regaining control during stress. The message invites readers to obtain an individualized diet plan and mentions an $80 savings offer with a free maintenance program.
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