10 Aug 1997
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1997
Page
1
A brief guide in plain language outlines practical steps for first time buyers. It covers budgeting, financing options, selecting a property, and avoiding common pitfalls. The piece emphasizes planning, patience, and seeking trusted professional advice.
Cedar Rapids residents and Linn County officials complain daily about a rotten egg odor from the Water Pollution Control Facility. City leaders face limited state standards for venting odors, while plant officials note the facility serves 1.5 million people with waste from local industries.
Amtrak Southwest Chief derailed after a trestle collapsed during flash flooding north of Kingman Arizona, injuring more than 150 of 330 passengers. Fourteen hospitalized, one in critical condition. 153 treated. Passenger Mary Barth recalls a deafening crash and a calm response as crews arranged replacements.
The Teamsters and United Parcel Service ended federal mediation after six days, signaling a protracted dispute with a national strike disrupting deliveries. Teamsters President Ron Carey said talks were useless and workers will rally while UPS weighs replacement labor and potential plant action.
Kevin Lynch, 43, eight weeks after his Hughes 269 helicopter struck a power line and burned near the Cedar River, works through daily tasks at Mercy Medical Center. He speaks of ongoing healing, daily dressing changes, and relearning basics while an NTSB investigation proceeds. His partner John Gales recovered quickly, and Lynch returned home on July 4 as his gradual rehab continues.
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