Tipton Soaring Contest Draws Pilots From Midwest
The Tipton Soaring Contest at Matthew's Memorial Airport runs today and Monday with pilots from Iowa and nearby states. Sailplanes tow to 2 000 feet then glide between lift areas to clock the fastest course time. Public rides in sailplanes will be offered as the event is sponsored by the city of Tipton the Tipton Airport Commission and the Blackhawk Soaring Club of Davenport.
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Buck Creek School to be auctioned after long history
Delaware County landmark Buck Creek School opened in 1923 and served 12 grades until merging with Maquoketa Valley. Declining enrollments led to transfers in 1977 and now the building, gym, and grounds go to auction on Saturday September 16, with alumni expressing mixed sadness.
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Halfway houses assist readjustment the Des Moines case
Peter a 26 year old in Iowa's work release program splits time between a Des Moines apartment and a Waterloo halfway house. Of 111 inmates in work release, he nears parole while working as a cook near the Waterloo site. The piece describes program rules, staffing, and challenges in easing inmates back into the community.
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Wide Ballot Expected In Non Presidential Iowa Vote
Iowa Secretary of State Melvin Synhorst says the November ballot will be unusually wide for a non presidential year. Democrats show no candidates for 15 House seats and two Senate seats while Republicans lack candidates for one Senate seat and nine House seats. He notes Libertarian and Socialist groups filing slates and many independents. The law requires 2 percent vote in prior elections for party status.
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