Crowd sights set for pope visit in Des Moines
Iowa officials plan dual counting methods for the papal crowd expected October 4 in Des Moines. Estimates range around 500000, with bracket method and air surveillance to gauge size. Pilots will report hourly as planners prepare for a record gathering at Living History Farms.
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Living History Farms
Des Moines
John Paul II
Iowa
Herb Plambeck
Dexter
Harry S. Truman
Eisenhower
Truman
Ike
Plambeck
United States
al Chrystal
Iowa Highway Patrol
Highway Patrol
John England
Iowa National Guard
England
Nursing home expansion approved in Ossian
Iowa Health Facilities Council reversed first ruling and allowed Ossian Senior Hospice to add 12 intermediate care beds, boosting total to 37. The decision followed county doctor support and claims of existing waiting patients, with project cost about 263,388 dollars.
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Des Moines
Iowa Health Facilities Council
Winneshiek County
State Health Department
Ossian
Health Department
Local City Briefs Page Two Highlights Various Ads
A collage of classifieds and notices lists remodeling sales at 712 2nd Avenue SE, custom framing by Harold DeLaMater, and multiple flower shops with autumn decor. Also promotes fall craft classes, a dance program, gym academy, a breakfast gathering at Moose, accident witness callins, salon moves, Holiday on Ice parking details, fur cleaning, new book releases, bakery specials, and safety gear ads.
Foster mother charged in death of 4 year old Jolene Kirkpatrick
Dubuque AP A foster mother Jerrilyn Kruser 30 of rural La Motte is charged with involuntary manslaughter and wanton neglect for the death of 4 year old Jolene Kirkpatrick from acute alcohol poisoning. Investigators say she gave six to seven ounces of 100 proof whiskey to calm the child, who died the next day. Arraignment set for Oct 8 in Dubuque County District Court. The case prompts review of Department of Social Services placement procedures.
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Dubuque
Jerrilyn Kruser
la Motte
Jolene Kirkpatrick
Jolene
Amy
Krusers
Senate grants 30 day delay on Milwaukee Road shutdown order
The Senate votes by voice to delay the federal judge's plan to let Milwaukee Road cut service and abandon lines west of Miles City. Judge McMillen ordered a Nov. 1 start for suspensions, with a Nov. 30 deadline for funding plans and a core Illinois Wisconsin network to remain. Milwaukee Road officials say details on specific lines were not fully provided.
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Washington
Senate
Milwaukee Road
Thomas McMillen
U.S. District Court
Chicago
McMillen
Transportation Department
Minneapolis
Warren G. Magnuson
Dwash
Senate Appropriations Committee
Magnuson
Gaylord Nelson
Dwis
Henry Reuss
Wisconsin
Nelson
Miles City
Mont
Iowa
Minnesota
South Dakota
Rock Island line set to resume operation next week
Kansas City Terminal Railway Co. leaders say a plan to restart the Rock Island Line could restore traffic by early next week. They will focus on commuter trains and grain moves as unions and ICC conditions guide recalls and pay scales.
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Chicago
Rock Island
Vernon E. Coe
Kansas City Terminal Railway Co
Kansas City
Coe
William Gibbons
Terminal Railway
Brotherhood of Railway and Airline
United Transportation Union
Interstate Commerce Commission
Roderick Turnbull
Kansas City Board of Trade
Ing
Fred Kroll
Thelerks’ Union
Kansa City
Howard Kenyon
UTU
ICC
Beers Sales Drop in Iowa Border Cities After Bottle Deposit
Iowa border city beer sales fell 1.8 to 10.8 percent in the first month after a mandatory bottle and can deposit took effect. Retailers blame cross‑border shopping, with drops of 30 percent in Council Bluffs and 25 percent in Sioux City, while Davenport Muscatine led declines at 10.8 percent.
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DES Moines
Iowa
Iowa Beer and Liquor Control Department
Jerry Schultz
Coors Beer
Council Bluffs
Chuck Lamphier
Dubuque
Sioux City
Patrick Ahlstrom
Also Mentioned on This Page
By Beth Roberts
Iowa Daily Press Association
Dwight
Ofohn Paul II
2Nd Avenue SE
Adv
Harold DeLaMater
Barney's Paint & Wallpaper
1St Avenue NE
Peck’s
Orleander
Pierson’s Florists
Ellis Blvd
16Th Avenue
Stars Gymnastics Academy
Moose
8Th Avenue
2Nd Street
Judy Henderson
Car-Mar Salon
Holiday On Ice
First Avenue
Armstrong's Fur Salon
Erma
Erma Bombeck
Paramount Theatre
Danish Maid Bakery
Apple
Atlas Fire Safety Equipment
E Avenue NE
Iowa State
Sondrol
1St Avenue
Michael
Montrose
Ear Birds
Emerald Knights
Bertram
Suday
Bertram Community Ha - Adv
Karie Stimson Meyer
Milton Gray
James Scribbins
Border Cities
Burlington-Fort Madison-Keokuk Area
Clinton
Knitting Studio
Westwood Dr
WTI Lita
Bausch & Lomb
Bausch
First Ave
S. E
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