Iowa quarry yields prime 340 million year tetrapod fossils
Field Museum paleontologist says 500 to 1,000 long extinct tetrapod specimens found near Delta Iowa illuminate the transition from sea to land. Discoveries in cooperation with Iowa Geological Survey and National Geographic Society include at least three species, with one possibly early reptile.
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Swift Independent Packing talks resume after strike stand
Contract negotiations between Swift Independent Packing Co and Local 50 workers will restart Friday at 2 p.m. at the Fisher Community Center in Marshalltown. About 310 workers have been on strike since October 2 over wage cuts from 8.80 to 8.00 per hour, with protests and arrests last week.
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State Fair raises adult fee for 1960s Iowa event
Iowa State Fair Board voted to lift adult admission from 3.50 to 4 while removing the 1 admission charge for children aged 6-12. Children 6 and under already enter free. Fair Manager Marion Lucas cited declining legislative appropriations as the cause and warned of possible zero funding next year due to state finances.
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Times foreign editor Hoge to address Iowa City group
Warren M. Hoge foreign editor of the New York Times will address the Iowa City Foreign Relations Council at noon October 31 at the Iowa International Center in the Jefferson Building. He has worked at the Times since 1976 and recently spent two weeks in Peking arranging the release of Times reporter John Burns.
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Couple to donate Verdun carillon to Monticello clock tower
Monticello residents hear that George and Helen Guyan will donate a Verdun Alpha Series Carillon to the city. The gift includes installation, maintenance, and a dedicated ground level player with a trust at Monticello State Bank to cover costs. Value estimated between 12000 and 22000 dollars. Council approves resolution accepting the gift.
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County Bond Doubts Hobble Altoona Horse Track Plan
Des Moines AP Polk County Attorney Norman Jesse questions legality of a 40 million dollar county guarantee for an Altoona horse track. He warns full guarantees would resemble general obligation bonds without voter approval. Richard Wilkey says leaders have not chosen bond support form. A lease-back idea is floated but needs a contract to resolve legal issues.
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