Hang gliding takes off in Iowa with local sites
Hang gliding gains interest in Iowa as Cary Colton of Four Winds Glider Sports discusses suitable soaring hills in Cedar Rapids and surrounding areas. Sites include Palo Sandy Beach in Coralville for southwest winds and Pinicon Ridge near Anamosa for northeast winds, with Roosevelt Junior High in Cedar Rapids usable on north winds.
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Cary Colton
St. NE
Iowa
Colton
Four Winds
Mount Vernon Road
Cedar Rapids
Palo
Sandy Beach
Coralville
Pinicon Ridge
Anamosa
Roosevelt Junior High School
Roosevelt
Jones Park
Sugar Bottom
Dick Ford
Iowa Glider Inc
Des Moines
Ford
Hang gliding grows slowly in Iowa with training plans
Experienced instructor Colton outlines Iowa sites from Cedar Rapids training hills to Dubuque Decorah bluffs, noting limited local activity and a cell of 10 to 15 flyers. The sport centers on self regulation through the U S Hang Gliding Association with ratings from beginner to master.
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Iowa
Dubuque
Decorah
Colton
U.S
Hang Gliding Association
Cedar Rapids
Ford
National Geographic
Jim Bys
Eldora
Wisconsin Dells
Mark Baty
Center St. NE
U.S. Hang Gliders Association
Bread price controls in France end after revolution era
PARIS AP controls on the price of French bread end for the first time since the French Revolution. Baker Roger Nainville warns of a possible price war while another baker welcomes competition. The nine ounce loaf was previously capped at 29 cents. 20 years ago Teamster boss James Hoffa spoke of receiving gifts from management.
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Paris
Roger Nainville
James Hoffa
It Another Day Sell It With an Ad in
The note suggests placing an advertisement to promote ongoing sales or items for sale. It reads as a casual reminder to craft an appealing ad to attract buyers and move inventory quickly. The tone resembles a quick classified prompt from a local newspaper.
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Laurie Jensen
14Th St
Coralville Reservoir
Lonnie Scheitlin
Mediapolis
Steve Paul
42Nd St. NE
Mike Olson
31St St. SE
Gene Todd
Tommy Tucker
Wallace L. Taylor
Brenton
First Avenue
Mr. Taylor
Maquoketa
Drake University Law School
Boone, Iowa
Boone County
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