Remembering Walt Nesper and Cedar Rapids memories
The writer recalls Walter Nesper founder of Nesper Sign Co and friend Walt Nesper a sports loving salesman who drove to Iowa Hawkeye practices with him in Cedar Rapids in the 1940s and 1950s. The piece also lists local figures and events tied to Nesper and Gazette history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Nesper
Walter Nesper
Nesper Sign Co
Cedar Rapids
Walt
Pat Harmon
Jack Ogden
Gazette
the Gazette
Fifth Street
Iowa
Hawkeye
Lighthouse
Shannon’s
North Liberty
Ranch Club
Cou Falls
Holland’s
Shueyville
Kate
Mary
Newsweek
Spain
Barcelona
Catalonia
Juan Antonio Samaranch
International Olympic Association
Kent Ferguson
John Ferguson
John
Franklin
University of Iowa
Colleges cut budgets midyear as tuition rises survey shows
Washington AP reports 57 percent of U S colleges cut budgets mid year in 1991 92 amid financial squeeze. Public colleges led with 73 percent two year and 61 percent four year institutions affected while 35 percent of private colleges trimmed budgets. Most schools raised tuition or fees to cope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
American Council On Education
Richard Rosser
National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities
Elaine El-Khawas
The Gazette Promotes Agriculture with Soybean Ink
The Cedar Rapids Gazette highlights environmental efforts printing with soybean ink and recycling initiatives. Readers are urged to recycle papers in boxes at City Carton, econofoods, and Hy-Vee locations while noting subscription rates and mailing details for Morning Editions and Sunday issues.
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the Gazette
The
Gazette
City Carton
Sixth St
Econofoods
51St St
Hy-Vee Food and Drug Store
Highway 151 East
Marion
Cedar Rapids
Gazette Company
Third Avenue SE
Iowa
U.S Territories
Marion Road Work Cuts Through Blairs Ferry Bend
Construction at the Blairs Ferry Road Lindale Drive intersection in Marion starts today. The intersection stays open but turn restrictions and possible delays are expected for months. Motorists should consider alternate routes as crews add turn lanes an asphalt overlay and install traffic signals.
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Marion
Blairs Ferry Road
Lindale Drive
Blairs Ferry
Question prompts on media fairness and race relations
A reader poll summarizes opinions on whether minorities are represented fairly by the media and on whether blacks and whites will ever accept and respect one another as equals. The prompt notes 115 responses and frames two historical inquiry questions.
Mazda recalls 4000 B2200 pickups for emission fix
Mazda recalls 4000 B2200 pickups from 1987 to 1992 to correct emission control systems that may not meet EPA standards at high altitude. Owners will be notified by mail to bring vehicles to dealers for free repairs. Porsche recalls 145 1991 928 S4 cars over a shifting problem with a poorly supported transmission part. Owners will be notified by mail to bring cars to dealers for inspection.
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Detroit
Mazda
Environmental Protection Agency
Porsche
The Boss Dog of Provence
M F K Fisher chronicles an American mother and her two daughters in Aix during a lively year. They befriend cafe staff and restaurant proprietors as the jaunty Boss Dog defies boundaries and eases strangers’ sense of place in a charming, readable memoir.
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Aix
Fisher
Recycling truck routes and public meetings listed for Aug 3
The Cedar Rapids recycling truck operates at Target East 4501 First Ave SE from 3 to 7 p m collecting glass, newspapers, metals and plastics with guidelines. City and county government meetings follow across Linn, Winneshiek, Clayton, Delaware, Fayette, Tama, Mitchell and other counties including city councils and a Marion school board meeting.
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Cedar Rapids
Target East
First Ave
Winneshiek County Board of Supervisors
Decorah
Clayton County Board of Supervisors Supervisors
Elkader
Delaware County Board of Supervisors
Manchester
Linn County Commission of Veterans Affairs
East Professional Park
Third St
Suite
Dyersville
Farley City Council
Guttenberg City Council
Linn-Mar Community School Board
N. 10Th St
Marion
Lone Tree City Council
Malcom City Council
Manchester City Council
Tama City Council
Tipton City Council
West
Cedar Rapids Gazette County News Recap
Daily county brief from The Cedar Rapids Gazette highlights local government actions and community happenings. Key items include council votes, public meetings, school updates, and notable events impacting residents across the area.
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Walt Nesper
Ing
Gus Schrader
U.S
Eastern Iowa
Ica
Darlene Pruett
Eastern
Hearing Aid Service
Firestone
2Nd Ave. S.E
Collins Rd. NE
Ridge Dr
Gazette In
Lindale Mall
South Philly
Eee Larthland Drive
Blairs Ferry Rd
Monty
Cityline
Provence
M.F.K. Fisher
Pantheon
Ave Angeles
Linn County Board of Supervisors
Wort
First St
Iowa City
Vern
Earth Savers
Jane Goodall Institute For Wildlife Research
Celestial Arts
Berkeley
Tribune Media Services
Hy-Vee Food
Napa Auto Parts
Super Valu
Dahl's Food
Valley West
West Des Moines
Norwest Bank
State Fair
Iowa State Fair
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