Hunter survives night in cold woods after deer hunt
Nosbisch spent a frigid night outdoors after hunting and walked toward Highway 26 as dawn broke. Rescuers found him at 10 a.m. with mild hypothermia, released at Gunderson Lutheran Medical Center, noting he lacked a charged cell phone and extra gear.
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Highway 26
Lansing
New Albia
Gunderson Lutheran Medical Center
la Crosse
Wis
Winter Deep Freeze Hits Iowa Cities With Record Lows
The Weather Service predicts a 33 to 40 percent chance December will be colder than normal, with record lows set in Cedar Rapids minus 9 Iowa City minus 4 Waterloo minus 16 Dubuque minus 7 Elkader minus 17. Snow depths reach 4 inches in Cedar Rapids and 3 in Iowa City. A fire sprinkler leak at Northwest Junior High caused evacuation and a nearby water main break noted in Cedar Rapids. Local plumbers report few frozen pipes despite the cold. heat tape problems cited. Hospitals see no unusual weather emergencies while auto parts stores stock up on wiper blades and batteries.
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Harry Hillaker
Cedar Rapids
Iowa City
Waterloo
Dubuque
Elkader
Northwest Junior High
Coralville
Northbrook
John North
Jeff Evans
Hearn Plumbing & Heating Service
Ron Valenta
Valenta Plumbing & Heating
Valenta
John Tatro
Auto Zone
Cold Weather Safety Tips for Severe Conditions
Stay indoors during severe cold if possible. If outdoors dress in layers and cover your head. Travel with a safety kit including blankets a flashlight jumper cables and water. Carry a cellular phone. If your vehicle stalls stay inside until help arrives.
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Health risks of frostbite and hypothermia
Frostbite signs include numbness pain cold pale or gray skin. Treat by warming gradually in warm water or against the body and seek medical help immediately for frostbite. Hypothermia begins with shivering and may progress to confusion or unconsciousness. seek medical help immediately. Gazette file notes local stores out of certain wiper blades and a Mount Vernon Road SE outlet selling 160 vehicle batteries over a two day period.
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Supreme Court to hear insanity defense appeal
The Supreme Court will hear an appeal from a teenager who killed an Arizona police officer while believing aliens pursued him. His lawyer argues Arizona laws restrict evidence to prove insanity and elevate the verdict to guilty except in insane. The case marks a fresh constitutional challenge to insanity defense limits since 1981 Reagan attempt.
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Supreme Court
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Ing
Arizona
David Goldberg
John Hinckley
Reagan
Credit card minimum payments set to double by 2006
Card industry data shows four of the ten largest issuers charging 39 for late payments and six at 35. The change, urged by OCC, will raise minimums to 4 percent of balances, risking longer payoff times and higher interest futures. Dworkin’s firm prepares for higher call volumes as debts grow harder to repay.
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Citigroup
MBNA
Bank of America
Providion
Dworkin
Office of the Comptroller of Currency
Tips for Avoiding Credit Card Tangles
Advice on automating payments and setting a manageable due date. Create a full list of owed amounts and fees, tackle high interest cards first, and negotiate lower rates if behind. Budget realistically, avoid debt cycles, and consider bankruptcy options only if needed. managers warn of a tough January.
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