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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1998
Page
1
New University of Iowa receivers show big talent promise
A crop of University of Iowa receivers lacks experience but displays significant talent potential. The report highlights size and playmaking ability, suggesting immediate impact possibilities for the team’s offense this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U of I’s
Korean trade expert visits C.R. on Iowa farm market hopes
A Korean trade expert visiting Cedar Rapids notes a recovering South Korean economy and heavy rains, suggesting Iowa farmers may find a market for their crops. The report highlights potential trade opportunities as agricultural ties strengthen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.R
South Korea
Pets Benefit From Hips In Preventing Tick Bites
The page notes hips can aid a pet in avoiding ticks that spread disease. Details are in Accent, 6B.
McGwire Griffey-Drought Arms No Scoring Push
Baseball update notes Mark McGwire and Ken Griffey Jr. failed to add to their run totals in a concise 1C report. No further scoring details were provided for the pair during the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark McGwire
Ken Griffey Jr
Footwear lines suit active lifestyles for fall
A preview highlights several sports inspired styles for fall footwear. The Accent page in Thursday's Gazette showcases this season's active lifestyle options.
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Gazette
Eastern Iowans back Clinton on bombing and Lewinsky probe
A Gazette/KCRG-TV9 poll of 307 Eastern Iowa adults shows strong support for Clinton's job performance and motives in last week's bombing campaign. Majorities want the Lewinsky investigation ended, with partisanship clearly shaping views on whether the probe should close.
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Gazette
Kcrg-Tv9
ABC News
Clinton
Sudan
Afghanistan
ABC
Investi
Gazette/KCRG
Iowa
Downing Shot During Roadblock Near Williamsburg
Cedar Rapids man Downing 32 was shot by Keokuk and Iowa county officers after he brandished a pellet gun at a roadblock near Williamsburg. He was flown to St. Luke's Hospital in Cedar Rapids in surgery after 15 shots were fired, with four hits counted by Sheriff Ron George. Casualties include his wife Ruth and daughter Cassie found dead in Cedar Rapids. another daughter Abbie was taken into DHS custody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
3 Mile
Williamsburg
Downing
Nicholas Russo
Iowa City
Russo
Keokuk County
Ron George
George
St. Luke’s Hospital
Cedar Rapids
Jeff Shipley
Shipley
Iowa
James Stockett
Downey
Ruth
Cassie
Ruth Downing
Abbie
Scott Downing
Guardian angels find four year old Abbie Downing along Cedar River
Delana Mortensen and Mike Hernandez, a homeless couple, rescued 4 year old Abbie Downing from weeds along the Cedar River after her mother Ruth and sister Cassie were killed and her father Scott Downing believed responsible. The pair say the rescue gave them perspective on their own troubles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar River
Abbie
Department of Human Services
Cedar Rapids
Mark Andries
Guardian Angels
Rick Smith
Scott
Ruth Downing
Delana Mortensen
Mortensen and
Hernandez
Scott Downing
Ruth
Cassie
Mortensen
Abbie Downing
Mike Hernandez
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S. Korea
McGwire
Griffey Jr
Steeeneee
TeleUs
Www. GazetteOnline.com
Bill Clinton
E. Iowans
KCRG
By Douglas Neumann
C.R. Man
Adam Lowenstein
George, Shipley and
Buzz Orr
English
Iowa County
Gazette Map
Old River Road
Miranda Meyer
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