Skywalks reshape Cedar Rapids and Des Moines downtowns
The author weighs the Des Moines skywalk system against traditional street life. He notes skywalks keep pedestrians dry and connected but hollow out street-level commerce and vitality. He suggests cities adapt by embracing second-floor activity or reimagining ground space.
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Hong Kong
Death Valley
Aida
Younkers
Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Venice
Italy
Bond Receives Award Amid Cocaine Abuse Allegations
A conference of black leaders led by Rev. Jesse Jackson honors Julian Bond with a President's award at the National Conference of Black Mayors in Miami. Jackson praises Bond's insight and courage as Bond faces estranged wife Alice's cocaine abuse claims. The event included a standing ovation as Bond accepted the honor.
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Jesse Jackson
Georgia
Julian Bond
Alice
Conference of Black Mayors
Miami
Julian
Jackson
Survivor recalls night of Chernobyl disaster in wake of reactor incident
The piece notes the lasting human toll of radiation exposure and how the accident spurred anti nuclear sentiment and safety cooperation. A survivor offers a personal account, reflecting on the night of the disaster as interest in long term effects continues.
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Chernobyl
U.s.world
Iowa to Form State Task Force on Insurance Growth
William Hager forms a state task force to target insurance as a key growth area. He cites Iowa's century-long tradition as an insurance center and says state development hinges on expanding the industry.
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William Hager
Iowa
Money
Page LE
Ladder to the White House: Babbitt eyes Democratic nomination
Bruce Babbitt pursues an unconventional climb toward the White House as a Democratic presidential hopeful. His path blends chance and strategy, with Iowa Today noting his current campaign efforts.
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Bruce Babbitt
White House
Iowa
Cabbie ambassadors workshop boosts city business
The Convention and Visitors Bureau hosted a hospitality workshop last fall for 20 cab drivers. The session urged upbeat service, local event awareness, and helping patrons feel at home to strengthen business. The Gazette revisits its impact in Iowa Today page 15A.
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Convention and Visitors Bureau
the Gazette
Iowa
Age equity lobby argues policies favor elderly groups
A 600 member lobby, Americans for Generational Equity AGE, says Social Security Medicare and large deficits enrich older Americans at youth expense. The group alleges current government policies shift wealth toward seniors.
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Americans For Generational Equity
AGE
Social Security
Medicare
Falwell says PTL probe to reveal adultery and wife swapping claims
Falwell spokesman Mark De Moss said allegations surfaced about Jim Bakker's past affairs and that some PTL members swapped spouses. PTL board meets in Fort Mill, S C, to disclose internal findings after week of alleged wrongdoing. Ankerberg publicly pressed claims of prostitution and wife swapping among PTL leaders.
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Falwell
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Fort Mill
S.C
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Moral Majority
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Ankerberg
Inter
CNN
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ABC
Nightline
Tammy
Macel
Charlotte
Jerry Nims
Old-Time
Gospel Hour
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News & Daily Advance of
Farwell
Satur
Thomas Road Baptist Church
DeMoss
Praise the Lord
Neil Eskelin
Palm Springs
Calif
Jessica Hahn
Cedar Rapids Gazette Publication Details
The Cedar Rapids Gazette established 1883 by The Gazette Company publishes daily and Sunday at 500 Third Avenue SE Cedar Rapids Iowa 52406. Subscription rates include carrier 2.60 per week and mail options with 7 issues weekly price 11.80 for 4 weeks 128.20 for 52 weeks.
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The
Gazette Company
Third Avenue SE
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Associated Press
AP News
Cedar Rapids Gazette, Inc
P.O
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