Reunion at Tama Reunites Siblings After 23 Years
Jo Wiggers, Brenda and Jeff, long separated by 1960 adoptions, reunited after 23 years in Tama. They learned of each other through Iowa adoption networks, met October 13 with half brother Mike Bean, and spent a weekend of dinner bowling and shared memories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Rasdal
Iowa
Tama
Jo Wiggers
Brenda
Jeff
Stephen Wiggers
Washington
Jean
Harry McMurray
Fenton
Des Moines
Iowa Family and Children’s Services
Mike Bean
Jean McMurray Wright
Luther College
Decorah
Luther
Kellogg
Tama- Toledo
More funds for archaeological digs along Highway 218 route
The Iowa Department of Transportation Commission approved additional funding for archaeological work along the Highway 218 corridor in Washington County. The extra $66,220 covers 18 more surface sites, raising total project costs to $115,080 for 35 sites, with field prep, analysis, and final reports by the University of Iowa Office of the State Archaeologist. Original contracts were $48,860 for 17 sites in 1983 and 1984.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AMES
Washington County
Iowa Department of Transportation Commission
Office of the State Archaeologist
University of Iowa
IDOT funds Cedar Rapids street light and median upgrades
Iowa Department of Transportation allocates 11 550 state dollars for six rights at Edgewood Road SW and Highway 30 interchange. Linn County Cedar Rapids share remaining 9 450 of 21 000 total. Also 44 000 state dollars for final improvements at Williams Boulevard and 16th Avenue SW with left turn signals. city covers 36 000 of an 80 000 project.
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Ames
Highway
Edgewood Road
Highway 151
16Th Avenue SW
Cedar Rapids
Iowa Department of Transportation Commission
SW Highway 30
Linn County
Cedar
Frozen chicken theft tied to Omaha street sales
Council Bluffs police say two Sarpy County men, David and William McClue, were arrested after a semi trailer loaded with frozen chicken was stolen from a motel lot. The truck, hauled to a Papillion repair shop, was not recovered, and suspects await transfer to Omaha authorities.
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Council Bluffs
Omaha
Neb
Eldon Jones
Jones
David and
William McClue
Sarpy County
Kimball
Branstad weighs controls on Iowa job fund spending
Gov. Terry Branstad indicated he may urge the Legislature to require oversight of the Job Service of Iowa penalty and interest fund used for capital projects. He cited concerns about spending without legislative approval and potential misallocation relative to the unemployment trust fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judy Daubenmiergazette
Des Moines
Bureau
Terry Branstad
Iowa
Branstad
Amana land district vote today for development control
Voters in six of seven Amana Colonies face a yes or no decision on creating a special land-use district. A seven-member board would oversee development to protect heritage, with West Amana excluded after residents petitioned out. Polls run 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. at three sites.
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Amana
Iowa
Iowa Supreme Court
West Amana
Iowa County Board of Supervisors
Middle Amana
Homestead Community Meeting House
South Amana
Anamosa Reformatory to Host Public Tour on Nov 15
The Iowa State Men's Reformatory in Anamosa will hold its annual public tour November 15 starting at 6 p.m. Attendees over 18 may visit the chapel, social services, education, shops, dining, and recreation areas. Women should leave purses outside. cameras are barred. Reservations: Warden's Office Box B Anamosa 52205 or 462-3504. The institution also runs a speaker's bureau for groups within 75 miles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones-Cedar Bureau
Anamosa
Iowa State Men’s Reformatory
Iowa State Industries
Reformatory
Dubuque Man’s Estate Sues Safety Kleen Over Fatal Maquoketa Crash
The Dennis C. McDermott estate files a suit in Cedar Rapids federal court alleging negligent operation and loading of a Safety Kleen panel truck that caused an Aug. 15 three vehicle crash in Maquoketa. McDermott died after the flames. Dennis Schappaugh, 19, of Bettendorf also died. The suit seeks 10 million in damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque
Safety Kleen Corp
Maquoketa
Dennis C. McDermott
U.S
Cedar Rapids
McDermott
Dennis Schappaugh
Bettendorf
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IDOT
C.R. Lighting
Lee
Westdale
Smovie
Clea Winte
Furs & Downs
Pons
Gov
Amana Land District
Men’s Reformatory
Iowa-Illinois
Town-Illinois Gas and Electric Company
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