Adventurers in Writing Computers Reach Students Across North America
Kirkwood Community College hosted a satellite videoconference on Adventures in Writing Computers in the Classroom drawing students from 36 states and Canada. Pam Conrad, executive producer, said the session showcased software demos and professor Q&A, highlighting classroom design and student attitudes toward computer writing. The event reached 126 schools including the U S Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs and demonstrated beyond word processing to broader uses of computer aided writing.
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Pam Conrad
Instructional Technology Center
Kirkwood
Conrad
U.S. Air Force Academy
Colorado Springs
Colo
Firstar Eve Cedar Rapids kicks off yearend family events
Firstar Bank and seven community organizations unveil Firstar Eve Cedar Rapids a Dec 31 celebration of family friendly entertainment across 13 Cedar Rapids sites. Activities include a lobby dance senior center program puppet shows city pool swim chili supper sock hop and a Jungle Book screening with plans to become an annual event following Milwaukee's seven year tradition.
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Gail Cooper-Evans
Firstar Bank
Firstar
Milwaukee
Cedar Rapids
Des Moines
Davenport
Sioux City
Main Bank
Witwer Senior Center
Eulenspiegel
YWCA
Jane Boyd
Bender Pool
Ellis Community Center
Firstar Eve at community centers and parks event
Firstar Eve events at Ambroz Recreation Center Noelridge Park Ellis Park and Jones Park include skating hot chocolate sledding and open gyms with Mount Mercy fireworks subject to marshal approval Barbara Elam says the event thanks the community Gloria Johnson notes babysitting funded at the YWCA until 10 pm Tickets sold at Firstar branches admission 4 adults 2 children or 12 family Single event 2 adults 1 child
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ambroz Recreation Center
Noelridge Park
Lou Dennis
Ellis Park
Jones Park
Central
Marion
Mount Mercy College
Barbara Elam
Firstar
Gloria Johnson
YWCA
Local Linn County Log Highlights Abuse Drunk Driving and Fire Calls
The Log reports Wendy Wiltsey and Derrin Brooks charged with third degree sexual abuse involving a 13 and 12 year old respectively. A list of drunken driving arrests includes Barbara Sailor Ronald Smith and Michelle Cejka with times and locations. Fire calls cover ruptured water line overheating and a plant fire with rekindling. Burglary notes a garage hoarding over $2000 in goods awaiting move. Gunfire reports cite two men in a light Monte Carlo near 12th Street SE.
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Wendy J. Wiltsey
D Ave. NE
Derrin L. Brooks
Bever Ave
Barbara Sailor
Sixth Ave
A Avenue
Ronald J. Smith
Marengo
16Th Avenue
Sixth Street
Michelle L. Cejka
30Th St. Dr
30Th Street Drive
20Th St
Pete N
Center Point Rd
City of Cedar
Eighth Ave
Farmstead Foods
Third St
Fifth Ave
12Th Street SE
Trial errors cited in acquittal denial and intervention claim
Murray seeks acquittal arguing the court improperly denied it without explanation. Robinson asserts error for denying acquittal after claiming LaMargese and Nick Glee caused the death by intervening acts. He says the jury lacked proper instructions on physician intervention under Iowa law, given Blanche Glee’s prolonged coma and alleged death caused by withholding nutrition.
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Robinson
LaMargese
Nick Glee
Iowa
Blanche Glee
Jewelry and items stolen in Monday or Tuesday incident
A report notes missing jewelry tools clothes and a phone taken sometime Monday or Tuesday. Police are investigating the burglary and reviewing nearby surveillance for leads. Residents are advised to check for any suspicious activity and report it to authorities.
Decision delayed on moratorium on tower building
Cedar Rapids City Council postponed a vote on a construction moratorium for towers and formed a task force after the July 13 collapse of a 425 foot tower. The hearing highlighted safety versus business concerns with Communications Engineering, Universal Gym, and amateur radio interests weighing in, and potential winter revenue losses for the company.
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Universal Gym
Deanna Gorman
Mount Vernon
Communications Engineering
Norman Kuba
Tower Technology of
Kansas City
Bud Henkel
Florida
Mark Heathman
Dunham Dr. SW
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Waterloo
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Center Cellular
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