Variety Club awards 460000 to 16 Iowa programs serving children
The Variety Club of Iowa allocated nearly 460000 to 16 programs aiding underprivileged and disabled youth across Eastern Iowa. The largest grant, 135000, funds Mercy Medical Center Sedlacek Treatment Center’s youth halfway house, with additional vehicle grants for the Iowa Head and Spinal Cord Injury Association and other groups.
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Private groups cannot run public parks in Iowa ruling
DES MOINES AP A state attorney general opinion holds private groups cannot control public parks or pocket fees. The Humboldt County case involved ABATE taking over Sheldon Park for a July 4 rally with high admission and limited revenue to the Conservation Board. Arrests were reported, and officials oppose future rallies granting group control over park access.
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Caterpillar and UAW near end of bargaining in Missouri
Caterpillar Inc and the United Auto Workers reach a tentative agreement on strong job security for 85 percent of 17 500 workers while 15 percent may face layoffs under certain conditions. Talks since August 4 have stretched past deadlines as negotiators focus on safety benefits and job transfers.
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