Mascot mix ups spark Iowa Games debate and clues
The Iowa Games mascot Goldie prompts questions about its identity. An official from Ames confirms Goldie is the Eastern Goldfinch, the Iowa state bird, while locals ponder hawk or bat likenesses. Monica Eischen of the Governor's Council on Physical Fitness backs the goldfinch label.
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Campground fee hike urged in Iowa parks plan
The Iowa Department of Natural Resources proposes raising camping fees at state parks from 5.25 to 6.00 with elimination of a 2.25 senior and disabled discount. Parks administrator Mike Carrier says receipts would rise to about 1.2 million, assuming stable use. A public hearing is set for Sept 15.
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First U S Soviet swim crosses Bering Strait by Lynne Cox
Lynne Cox completed a 2 hour 5 minute endurance swim from Little Diomede to Big Diomede crossing the Bering Strait in 44 degree water. She traveled 4 to 6 miles aided by a Soviet vessel and Eskimo skin boats, greeted by about 30 Soviet officials and Siberian natives at the Soviet island.
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U.S. urged to condemn support for Nicaraguan contras
Benjamin Linder, a 27 year old aid worker killed in Nicaragua, is cited by his brother John Linder as proof that U.S. support for the contras harms civilians. John Linder advocates U.S. condemnation of contra aid and links Norths testimony to accountability for his brother’s death. He accuses U.S. policy of backing dictatorship and stresses ending contra aid as the path to peace.
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Salvation of girl 3 was temporary
A 3-year-old girl from What Cheer rescued from a house fire Thursday died at University Hospitals in Iowa City. Tonya Crago, daughter of Jeff and Cindy Crago, died at 10:52 p.m. Firefighters found her in the Greens’ living room after responding to a daytime blaze that gutted the basement. The cause remains under investigation.
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IDOT Salt Purchase Correction In Iowa Gazette
The Gazette corrects information on salt bought by the Iowa Department of Transportation. IDOT purchased 64 195 tons of salt at a cost of 1 5 million dollars.
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