Square buttons boost Marion push for Farm Progress Show
The Farm Progress Show arrives in Marion in eight days drawing up to 250000 attendees. The Marion Chamber of Commerce promotes with 1500 green four square emblem buttons selling for 1 each to fund promotional materials and a city tent at the show. Proceeds support printing and outreach ahead of the September 27 29 event and dignitary visits.
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Marion
Snow
Chamber
Chamber Committee
U.S. Agriculture
John Block
Iowa
Terry Branstad
Marion City
Marion City Square
Farm Progress Show
Bill Champion
Marion's Unique Makeover Sparks Community Debate
Local residents discussed plans to revamp Marion with a distinctive approach. Proponents cite economic and cultural benefits while opponents warn of costs and potential loss of tradition.
Local merchants receive 1000 promotional buttons for sale
Chamber Executive Director Dave Snow notes that a larger lapel pin has been distributed to 1000 local merchants for public sale and has even traveled to foreign lands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber
Dave Snow
Health care cost meeting targets cost containment strategies
A one day conference on health care costs is set for Wednesday at the Holiday Inn near Amana Colonies. Sponsored by the Iowa Business Labor Coalition on Health, the event will feature Dr. Walter McClure and Norm Pawlewski with other speakers from Vermeer Manufacturing and Minnesota groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Holiday
Norm Pawlewski
James Kenney
Minnesota Coalition On Health
Vermeer Manufacturing Company
Pella
Frank Severino
Jeff Petrie
Health Policy Corporation of Iowa
Linn-Mar volunteers workshop for math and reading help
Linn-Mar Community Schools hosts a Thursday volunteer workshop from 9 to 11 a.m. at Wilkins Elementary. New and returning volunteers will learn about district programs and share ideas, led by Carolyn Heitz Ethel Herring and JoAnne Zemanek. Babysitting for ages 2 to 5 is free at the school. Call 377-7373 ext 267 for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linn-Mar
Wilkins
Carolyn Heitz
Ethel Herring
JoAnne Zemanek
Rally against rape in Des Moines draws 200 crowd
About 200 people gathered for the third Women Take Back the Night rally in the Drake Park area, where eight rapes were reported over the summer. Speakers including survivor Mary Nelson and Drake University coach Carole Baumgarten urged safety and back life control for women amid ongoing oppression.
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DES Moines
Drake Park
Iowa City
Ames
Mary Nelson
Carole Baumgarten
Drake University
Polk County
Dan Johnston
Rescuers Learn Auto Crash Types At Kirkwood Workshop
Kirkwood Community College offers an Oct 8 daylong workshop on auto emergencies and extrication for rescue and ambulance personnel. Instructors from law enforcement fire and EMS will cover crash causes emergency assessment rescuer roles psychological support crowd control and related topics. Tuition 20 includes lunch. Pre register by phone or toll free. Contact Melody Itmann for information.
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Kirkwood Community College
Parrot Cujo Returns Home To Kalona A Reward
Kalona resident Kevin Strabala recovers his 16 inch red headed Amazon parrot Cujo days after it went missing. A cracker bait lured Cujo from a tree and a fishing rod guided him back to a cage and home where he is now tamer and wiser. Strabala says calls from Wilton and Ames helped locate the bird amid growing exotic pet interest as cats and dogs face more restrictions. Cujo has not spoken yet but is glad to be home.
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Kalona
Cujo
Kevin Strabala
Strabala
Polly
Wilton
Ames
Iowa
Cable TV Convention Set for Cedar Rapids Hotel Event
Cox Cable Cedar Rapids will host the Iowa Cable Television Association annual convention at Stouffers Five Seasons Hotel on October 9. Hundreds of Iowa cable operators and suppliers attend sessions on new technology customer relations and marketing. Speakers include Tom Davidson and Jane Sanders. George Raveling headlines the Monday banquet with prime rib dinner. Public tickets limited. call 395-7801 for information.
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Cox Cable
Cedar Rapids Inc
Iowa Cable Television Association
Stouffers Five Seasons Hotel
Vie
Iowa
Tom Davidson
Washington, D.C
Federal Communications Commission
Jane Sanders
Cedar Rapids
University of Iowa
George Raveling
GOP chief says women like the president more
Des Moines AP report quotes Frank Fahrenkopf saying Reagan's handling of the Korean jetliner crisis improved his image with women. He notes rising approval ratings due to a calm, reasonable approach and confirms GOP plans to boost Iowa support to re-elect Senator Roger Jepsen.
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GOP
Des Moines
Reagan
Republican National Committee
Frank Fahrenkopf
Iowa
Soviet Union
Fahrenkopf
National
U.S
Roger Jepsen
Ten motorists charged with drunk driving receive court judgments
Ten individuals faced Linn District Court misdemeanor cases with varied penalties. Ervin R. Gosenberg received a 30 day suspended jail term, Lavern M. Silver 48 hours with credit, Johann Ashenbrenner 48 hours with credit, Holly J. Muilenburg probation and fees, Allan A. Rawson 48 hours with seven hours served and suspended remainder, Shawn G. Evans placed on probation with deferred sentence, William J. Otto 11 hours credit, Jeffrey M. Prouty 814 hours credit and attorney fees, David F. Makinster charge dismissed, Thomas H. Tennant two day suspended jail term with probation and surcharge.
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Linn District Court
Ervin R. Gosenberg
St. NW
Lavern M. Silver
Central City
Johann Ashenbrenner
Park Ave
Marion
Ashhenbrenner
Holly J. Muilenburg
First Ave. NW
Department of Correctional Services
Muilenburg
Allan A. Rawson
Palo
Rawson
Shawn G. Evans
Oakland Road NE
William J. Otto
Third Ave
Jeffrey M. Prouty
Seventh Ave
David F. Makinster
Bever Ave. SE
Bankruptcies filed in Cedar Rapids Court list numerous debt and asset figures
The Cedar Rapids Bankruptcy Court records show many filers with varied debts and assets. Individuals and couples from Iowa Falls to Dysart appear, including Heritage Asphalt and Walker Drive Inn operators, with debts ranging from thousands to hundreds of thousands and assets spanning from zero to over sixty thousand dollars.
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Cedar Rapids
Ronald L
Sandra K. Lettow
Iowa Falls
Sheryl K. McLaurin
14Th St
Marion
Judith M. Howard
Iowa City
William G
Nancy E. Garrett
Coralville
Terry W
Conneye L. Dulin
Vinton
Curtis D. Banes
Fairfax
Karen A. Banes
30Th St. Drive SE
Heritage Asphalt
Kevin LeVelle
Center Point
Walker Drive Inn
Walker
Edna D. Berg
Ninth St. SW
David G. Joosten
Maplecrest Drive
Peron Ousted After 1955 Army Navy Revolt
On this date in 1955 President Juan Peron of Argentina was ousted following a revolt by the army and navy that toppled his government.
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Juan Peron
Argentina
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Christie Wallace
Gary Maric
Marion Chamber of Commerce
Pat Carter
Rally Against
Nike
Victory
Kirkwood
Mercy/St. Luke’s advanced emergency medical training institution
Melody Itmann
Parrot
By Mary Zielinski
C.R
Bankruptcy Court
Robert W
Linda D. Wolfe
10Th St. NW
Lori K. Andersen
Walcott
Joe G. LaMasters
Eldora
Green Belt Leasing
Ronald A. Evens
Sherry A. Skinner-Evens
Shellsburg
Charles F
Mariellen F. Bower
Kinross
David J. Rule
Bowling St. SW
Rodney E
Susan K. Grother
Westover Road SE
Thelma L. Giannetto
12Th Ave
Garry L
Deborah L. Schwab
Berry Road SE
Leonard K. Ferold
21St Ave
Ronald J. Warren Sr
St. SW
Daniel R
Donna J. Poe
Dysart
Center Point Rd
Jeanne Kraft
Jeanne
Nutri/Systems
Ofd
Jht Loss Medical Centers
Orevr
University Ave. Falls
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