Bowlers Hug Boost for Cedar Rapids at 1991 Convention
The Cedar Rapids booster task force lobbied in Hartford for the 1991 Women’s International Bowling Congress convention, predicting $20 million to $25 million in spending and noting substantial impact on local business. The column jokes about the hug culture surrounding the event and ponders greeting the visiting bowlers while discussing touch and intimacy.
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Cedar Rapids Boosters
Hartford
Heather Sloman
Cedar Rapids
City of
Helen Colton
Marjorie Fink Vargas
Dan McAdams
Loyola- Chicago
Associated Press
Beer ban seals Redmond Park drinking ban
City Council gave final approval to an ordinance forbidding beer in Redmond Park after neighbor complaints of drinking and drug activity last summer. The rule joins a citywide ban on hard liquor in 71 parks and aims to improve police control with increased reserve presence planned for Redmond, Ellis and Bever parks.
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Redmond Park
Third Avenue
Park and
Grande Avenues
Redmond
David Kramer
Gary Hinzman
Redmond, Ellis and
Bever Parks
Natchez Dance Hall Fire Claims About 200 Lives in 1940
A Natchez Mississippi dance hall fire on this date in 1940 killed around two hundred people. The tragedy sparked investigations and memorials as rescuers battled smoke and flames in the crowded venue.
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Natchez, Miss
Pigs in the Mud tasting Iowa ice cream wins
Iowa jury selects Daniel Thompson's Pigs in the Mud as the top flavor in a Sweet Iowa contest. The final six, held at Kaleidoscope in Des Moines, raised funds for the Iowa Arts Council with over $500 for the scholarship.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Iowa City
Daniel Thompson
Iowa Arts Council
Iowa Scholarship For
Kaleidoscope
Thompson
Great Midwestern
Fred Gratton
Gratzon
Gratton
Iowa House relights cigarette tax hike amid budget debate
The Iowa House on a 65 33 vote revived Gov Branstads 10 cent per pack cigarette tax increase to 36 cents making it the nations highest. The measure would raise about 27 million to balance next years budget and curb smoking while awaiting Senate action.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Terry Branstad
Chamber
Branstad
House
Don Paulin
Senate
Cedar Rapids Gazette Publication and Subscription Details
The Cedar Rapids Gazette established in 1883 by The Gazette Company is published daily and Sunday at 500 Third Avenue SE Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406. Second class postage paid at Cedar Rapids. Subscription rates by carrier 2.60 per week. By mail Morning Editions and Sunday 7 issues 11.80 for 4 weeks 128.20 for 52 weeks. Other states and US territories 161.00 for 52 weeks. No mail subscriptions accepted where Gazette carrier service operates. The Associated Press retains exclusive republication rights for local news and AP dispatches. POSTMASTER address changes to Cedar Rapids Gazette P O Box 511 Cedar Rapids IA 52406.
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Cedar Rapids
The
Gazette Company
Third Avenue SE
Iowa
Associated Press
AP News
Cedar Rapids Gazette, Inc
P.O
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EPA
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Stone City
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Clarion
Susan Spal
Brickle
John R. Peterson
Des Moines Bureau
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Knapp
Peterson
Poncy
Renaud
Running
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Pellett
Petersen
Platt
Renken
Royer
Schnekroth
Stueland
van Camp
van Maanen
Swearingen and
Tyrrell
Bigsta
Collins Road
Lindale Mall
Marion
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Schwinn
MESA
Second Ave
MNB
National Consumer Safety Week
General Bank
Iowa Bank
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