Iowa eyes arena rival to Hilton with 21.7 million plan
Regents discussed a proposed Iowa arena at a conceptual stage with a projected cost of 21.7 million and a 15 400 seat capacity. The site’s accessibility is praised while concerns over financing and use remain. The piece also highlights the East Central District Special Olympics grand marshal and the value of inclusion over competition.
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Iowa moves toward new Hawkeye Sports Arena
Cedar Falls reports the University of Iowa advances plans for a $21.7 million Hawkeye Sports Arena to sit northwest of Kinnick Stadium near the baseball field. The project includes finance through bonds and private fundraising with a fall 1980 target and potential 1980-81 use by Coach Lute Olson.
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Lute) Olson
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Law School
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Meisterlin Opens With 67 To Lead Lady Citrus Classic
Debbie Meisterlin birdied her first hole and quickly moved to 3 under by the fifth, finishing with a 6-under-par 67 to hold the first-round lead at Rio Pinar. Connie Chillemi and Debbie Massey sit four back at 71, while twelve players tie at 72.
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Rio Pinar
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Sandra Palmer
Hollis Stacy
Beth Daniel
Nielsen shoots 71 in opening round at Tallahassee Open
Lon Nielsen of Belle Plaine now Cedar Rapids carded a 71 at the Tallahassee Open. He trailed leader Bob Mann by seven after a 37-34 front and back nine. Ed Sneed opened with 68, Nielsen tied for 19th at Magnolia Classic last week.
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Cedar Rapids
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Boskey Undergoes Ankle Surgery For ISU
Iowa State defensive tackle Chris Boskey had surgery today on an ankle injury from spring practice. The 6-3, 240-pound freshman starter last season faces replacement test as coach Donnie Duncan plans to shift offensive guard Dick Cuvelier into Boskey’s spot for a week to evaluate the move.
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Giants Doubleheader Rainout Rescheduled for May Dates
Cedar Rapids officials announced that the rained out game against Burlington will be made up as twin bills on May 13 at 5 p.m. and May 14 at 6 30 p.m. at Memorial Stadium against the Bees.
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Cornets Storm Out as Playoff Game Postponed
The Iowa Cornets playoff game with Houston in the final best of five series was postponed due to a severe electrical storm. They trailed 89 85 after losing game one Tuesday night, and will play again Friday night in Cedar Rapids with game three set for Monday at the Five Seasons Center.
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309 Schools Enter Prep Golf State Meet Across Iowa
A total of 309 schools will compete in three class divisions of the Iowa prep boys golf tournament. Sectionals run May 11-12, districts May 18-19, with the state meets May 25-26 in Iowa City for 3A and 1A and Storm Lake for 2A.
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Beckman
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Foyt says CART feud could trigger wall retaliation at Indy
Four time Indianapolis 500 winner A J Foyt warned CART drivers that if the feud with USAC turns into vendetta he will go to the wall to defend himself. He accused CART of trying to take over racing and said he will not run with the pack. Foyt noted USAC still has more drivers despite CART support from racing stars like Johncock Rutherford and Unsers.
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Fout
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John Hollis
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al Unser
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Thought for today quote by President Roosevelt
Thought for today quotes Franklin D. Roosevelt stating that truth emerges when people are free to pursue it. The line underscores the link between freedom and honesty in public discourse.
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First Shot of Spanish American War Aired from Nashville Capture
On this date in 1898 the USS Nashville fired the opening volley of the Spanish American War by capturing a Spanish merchant ship off Key West Florida signaling the start of active hostilities.
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