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The Iowa crop report notes only 4 percent of corn in good condition after a hot week. Cedar Rapids hosts a Russian delegation with a red carpet arrival. Linn County reviews a 305190 remodel cost for the Health Department building. A West Des Moines winner boosts a cancer hospice via the Iowa Lotto amid debate on showing a controversial film. Universal Pictures forecasts profits from controversy.
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Todays Chuckle Relatives May Deter Answering Opportunity
A lighthearted item notes that many people avoid answering when opportunity knocks for fear it could be relatives. The quip plays on family ties and social hesitation.
GOP takes turn in spotlight Branstad predicts unified Iowa delegation
Iowa Republicans began February by backing several candidates in a straw poll. Governor Branstad predicted all 37 Iowa delegates would back George Bush once he becomes the party nominee, as Reagan urged continued party unity in a farewell address to convention delegates.
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Trent Netolicky Finishes Mowing at Rum and Go Store
In Cedar Rapids the hot day saw Trent Netolicky complete a mowing job in front of the Rum and Go store located at 21st Avenue and C Street SW as the temperature reached 102 degrees.
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Cedar Rapids Frying Under 100-Degree Heat Hammers Athletes
Cedar Rapids experienced a seventh 100 degree day of the summer with heat index up to 115 as hospital staff treated about 10 heat illnesses at St. Luke's and one at Mercy. High school football practice proceeded with precautions as Washington High's Wally Sheets urged water breaks and shorter drills to guard players.
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Unusually hot week breaks Iowa records this August
The heat wave continues across Iowa with a 100 degree high forecast for today and Wednesday, easing to 80s and 90s by Thursday. Monday saw many records fall as Webster City hit 106 and Des Moines reached 104, surpassing century-old benchmarks. Lamoni tied or beat its 1913 and 1936 records as several cities posted new highs.
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Roh Tae woo calls for summit with North Korea leader
South Korean President Roh Tae woo urged a summit with Kim Il Sung as riot police crushed a peaceful student march toward Panmunjom. The speech came on Korea’s liberation anniversary after Roh unveiled a six point plan to ease tensions.
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Baby boomers' echo boosts U.S. births in 1987
The National Center for Health Statistics reports 3.829 million births in 1987, the highest since 1964, due to many women in prime childbearing years. Deaths also hit a record high, while marriage and divorce rates fell to multiyear lows. The rise is an 'echo' of the Baby Boom with births driven by the children of that generation.
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