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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1980

Page

5

Lone Tree’s sign lady keeps up to date with weatherproof board

Lone Tree’s Gryn neth Parizek, known as Mrs P, now has a weatherproof billboard and a sayings booklet. The crossing guard turned local celebrity posted witty lines on school stop signs since early mornings, with religious quotes later on outdoor church boards.

Lone Tree Grynneth Parizek Mrs. P Rhoda Iowa City North Dakota

Iowa Man Becomes State's First Single Father Adopting Boy

Cedar Falls police officer and wrestling coach Tom Moreland, 35, is Iowa's first single man to adopt a child. He finalized the adoption of 9-year-old David on Sept. 26 after a long wait and initial skepticism from social workers. David moved home Nov. 15, 1979, amid doubts and a massive search that included exploring orphanages and agencies with costs up to $3,000.

Cedar Falls Tom Moreland Iowa David Moreland Cedar Falls High School Dad Department of Social Services Milwaukee Dave

Fisher strike continues at Fisher Controls in Marshalltown

Union and Fisher Controls clash as two day wildcat walkout enters second day. A Marshall County judge is asked to issue a temporary injunction while 1,700 workers are reported affected by the dispute over janitorial reassignment. Pickets, logs at plant gates, and police presence accompany peaceful demonstrations.

Marshalltown UPI United Auto Workers Local 893 Fisher Controls Co Frank Kolbe Marshall County Fisher Company Governors Road Fisher Mike McCoy

Farm Page Sunday Teases Local Features

Community focus profiles neighbors and local agribusiness notes. The page highlights upcoming markets, crop tips, and small-town farm activity with a human-interest angle and regional context.

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