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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1998
Page
10
Dubuque Iowa business owner Frank Salwolke of Canvas Products Co. finally experienced National Guard duty after years of granting employees leave for training. He participated in the training alongside his workers to understand their service.
Joe Howell recalls the Boss Lift sponsored by the 1st Battalion of the 133rd Infantry. Salwolke joined Camp Ripley training aboard a CH-48 Chinook, spending two days with the unit and observing live fire exercises. He notes prior guard duty allowances and stresses the Guards role, saying reserves make up 52 percent of defense and leadership takes it seriously.
Gov. Terry Branstad capped his 16th Charity Steer Show at the Iowa State Fair by winning with a 1,310-pound steer among 24 entries. The steer sold for $11,500 as part of a record $124,550 auction, most of which benefits Ronald McDonald Houses of Iowa. Branstad sponsored all 16 shows during his terms. Leah Rae Campbell was named State Fair Queen among 88 contestants. Guernsey breeders from Waverly and Epworth tied for Premier Breeder and Premier Exhibitor, with John and Pam Arnold and South Lane Farm sharing top points.
The 1998 Iowa State Fair in Des Moines runs through August 23. On August 18 the Grandstand hosts Miller Racing Deery Brothers IMCA late models, plus Dirt Bike Demolition Derby and Hot Laps at 7. Open events include the 34th Iowa Farm Bureau Cookout Contest, livestock shows, 4-H breeding programs, open class vegetable judging, Herb Day activities, and various demonstrations from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. among Pioneer Pavilion and West Arena venues.
Volunteer alerts from LIV United Way and partners invite participation across agencies in Cedar Rapids including RSVP for seniors 55 plus, crisis counselor training, computer help for preschoolers, Boys and Girls Club tutoring and activities, HACAP food delivery and sorting, and Young Parents Network group facilitation with mandatory training and evening hours. Call numbers provided for each role.
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