Public bargaining pact near for Iowa state workers
DES MOINES UPI says Iowa and unions seeking to represent state employees near a major collective bargaining agreement. Key issues include unit size for over 30,000 workers and PER Board approval, with two pacts sealed for a security unit and a public safety unit.
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Des Moines
UPI
Iowa
Quad City Times
Iowa Public Employment Relations Board
Gene Vernon
PER
Antique cars on display at county fair wheels Unlimited
The Washington Wheels Unlimited Auto club will showcase 16 antique and special interest cars at the Washington County Fair, open daily to 11 p.m. in the old show barn near fair headquarters. The collection includes Ford T and A models, up to 1950s-60s cars, and an early 1900s Sears motorized buggy owned by Ron Goff, the oldest car in the display.
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Ron Goff
Washington Wheels Unlimited
Wheels
Drama Preview The Chinese Wall at VHS Stage
The Summer Creative Arts and Drama present The Chinese Wall tonight and Saturday on the VHS stage with curtain at 8. Tickets are available at the door for 1. Allan Lemke directs the production.
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Allan Lemke
Iowa total employment rises in June 1976 report
Iowa jobs climbed to 1,307,500 in June 1976 from 1,268,200 a year earlier, a 39,300 gain. Officials note the over‑the‑year upswing contrasts with a 1974–75 decline of 71,300 and credit the trend to improving economic conditions. Jerry Shroyer, JSI spokesman, commented on the favorable comparison.
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DES Moines
UPI
Iowa
Job Service of
JSI
Jerry Shroyer
Pat Nixon Cleared to Return Home After Stroke
Pat Nixon, hospitalized 16 days for a stroke, was pronounced fit to go home. She will return to San Clemente where the stroke occurred, and doctors say she can walk unaided and climb stairs. Full or near total recovery is expected in three to four months with continued therapy, though left-side muscles may weaken if she tires.
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Carol Tobin
Carol
Pat
Muscatine
Ford
Tobins
Tobin
Highland High School
Long Beach
Calif
UPI
Pat Nixon
Rains boost crops across Iowa aid from rain continues
Rain Thursday boosted prospects for a record Iowa harvest but more rain was needed in the north central and northwest. Regions such as Mason City and Burlington saw significant totals while Des Moines registered near an inch. Agriculture official Robert Lounsberry cited the pollination stage for corn in the north and the southeast’s adequate rainfall. They forecast drier air tonight with clearing skies and cooler temps, followed by sunny conditions Saturday with highs in the mid 80s to low 90s.
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United Press International
North Central
Northwest
Ralston
Carroll
Des Moines
Mason City
Robert Lounsberry
Iawa
Burlington
Lamont
Ottumwa
Waterloo
Iowa
National Weather Service
NWS
Debate future policies Highways in doubt
Iowa faces a choice on its highway system. The DOT commission in Ames will review 10 projects to decide between building modern 4 lane highways or widening and resurfacing existing roads. Potential saving of farm land and costs are weighed against land use and construction timelines.
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Harrison Weber
Iowa Daily Press
Iowa
State Department of Transportation Commission
Ames
Commission
Victor Preisser
DOT Commission
Preisser
DOT
Washington Crop Booster Club forms for yield contest
Area farmers formed the Washington Crop Booster Club to sponsor the Master Corn and Soybean Yield Contests in Washington County. Entry fee is 25 dollars, which also gains membership. Entries close 5 p.m. Friday July 30 and can be registered at the Farm Bureau Office or Extension Office, with several local contacts listed for details. Temporary officers named Keith Horn as Chairman and Marc Knupp as Secretary-Treasurer.
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Washington Optimist Club
Washington Crop Booster Club
Washington County
Washington County Farm Bureau
Washington County Extension Office
Marc Knupp
Washington
Keith Horn
Riverside
Knupp
Dick Wiley
Leo Vittetoe
Stan Bauer
Dennis Berger
Wellman
Edwin Horn
Jim Frier
Food Stamp Sale Dates Announced for Washington County
The Evening Journal lists August food stamp sale dates 5 6 and 20 for Washington County residents. Aug 5 covers city limits, Aug 6 covers other areas, and Aug 20 opens to all county residents. Stamps available at the Department of Social Services office, 212 N Iowa Ave, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. A county fair booth July 26 to 29 will provide information and brochures.
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The
Evening Journal
Washington County
Washington
Department of Social Services
Iowa Ave
Social Services Department
Leach Seeks Upset in First District Campaign
Jim Leach, Republican candidate for Congress in Iowa’s First District, told the Washington Kiwanis he will appeal to broad voters. He criticized Ed Mezvinsky’s voting record as out of step with most people and urged fiscal restraint, saying voters oppose pork barrel spending and pay raises for Congress.
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Jim Leach
Congress
Washington Kiwanis
Leach
Ed Mezvinsky
New York City
America
Iowa
Obscene Calls Spur Washington Police Appeal
Washington police report a spike in obscene telephone calls targeting women at night. Police Chief Ken Bauer urges residents to disconnect lines and contact authorities immediately, noting that staying off the phone aids tracing and arrest efforts. If needed, victims can use a neighbor’s phone, a CB radio, or visit the Public Safety Center to report incidents.
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The
Evening Journal
Washington
Ken Bauer
Bauer
Public Safety Center
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