Cedar Rapids wary as Cedar River crest tests new dikes
Cedar Rapids officials express cautious optimism as the Cedar River crested at 19.27 feet Sunday morning. Mayor Larry Serbousek says the city has weathered the storm but stresses concern over stress on newly built dikes. Linn County EMA Coordinator Dave Towne notes the crest may recur and warns a 20 foot level in 1929 shows potential severity.
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Cedar Rapids Flooding: River Drops. No Major Damage Reported
The Cedar Rapids river fell to 19.06 feet by Sunday afternoon as officials reported no major damage. City workers and the Iowa National Guard aided efforts as flood coverage continued across pages 1B and 6B. Authorities stressed they had been fortunate despite ongoing water concerns.
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Fibromyalgia Education Support Group Helps Iowa Victims
In Eastern Iowa, fibromyalgia sufferers join an educational support group to cope with debilitating symptoms. The article notes the condition as mysterious and incurable and invites readers to page 1C for details.
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Successful telethon raises millions for Variety Club appeal
Iowans supported the Variety Club annual appeal aiding children with health problems and mental and physical challenges. The telethon raised more than $2.7 million. Details on page 5B.
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Hall trial opens for Cedar Rapids man accused of murder
Jury selection begins in Davenport for the murder trial of James W. Hall of Cedar Rapids charged with strangling Susan Hajek in Cedar Rapids a year ago. Details on page 2B.
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Gambling laws in flux as lawmakers weigh riverboat asks
Iowa lawmakers at a pivotal point hear pleas from riverboat and casino operators for relaxed gambling laws while the Legislature remains reluctant to act. Details on page 6B. The major league baseball season opens with 250 players on different teams and two new clubs added, with more details on pages 1D and 3D.
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Easter Brunch Bake Tips From Food Plus Gazette
Tips for an easy East er Brunch Bake to free time for family activities. The Food Plus! column in Tuesday’s Gazette shares simple steps and practical ideas for cooks during the holiday.
Paralyzed man's family rescued as four arsons strike area
Four fires within two blocks and a 20 minute span forced the rescue of John Curtis 58 and Vivian Curtis 50 from their home at 345 15th Ave SW after flames blasted the back porch. The arsons also threatened another house and destroyed a truck as investigators pursue suspects.
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Cedar Rapids
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Clinton and Yeltsin Reset Ties With Aid for Russia
President Clinton and Boris Yeltsin agreed on a new democratic partnership centered on a 1.6 billion aid package to Russia. The package includes 700 million for grain sales under favorable terms, aiming to restart trade and support reforms while easing Cold War restrictions.
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Aid package funds Russia recovery and reform efforts
The package allocates 194 million in direct food aid this year bringing total to 425 million. It also provides 60 million to privatize government industries, 50 million for joint U S Russian ventures, 38 million to modernize pipelines, 25 million for a Democracy Corps start up, 15 million in medical supplies, 10 million for infant formula and cereals, 6 million to resettle demobilized troops housing, and 2.5 million to support private health care options.
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Navy Plans Broad Move to Put Women in Combat Roles
The Navy aims to place women in front line posts including fighter pilots submariners and warship crews within four years. The plan, approved by Adm Frank Kelso Jr and prepared for Defense Secretary Les Aspin, would allow women on six classes of combat support ships and expand training for advanced combat jobs to repair the service’s image after the Tailhook scandal.
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Iowa rally urges end to custody fight over Jessica
About 350 supporters gathered at the Iowa Capitol to press lawmakers to change adoption laws and urge Michigan parents Jan and Roberta DeBoer to let Jessica go to her biological parents Dan and Cara Schmidt. Organizers handed out letters to the Michigan Supreme Court as the case awaits further review, with donations for a support fund for the DeBoers.
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