Four wheel drive and a snowy commute
Mike Deupree recounts a Wednesday snowstorm that slowed roads and boosted chaos yet provided safer travel with a four wheel drive pickup. He reflects on driver errors, storms’ effects on work, and lessons learned while driving his wife to work and noting city plowing delays.
Call Iowa AG Consumer Hotline With Complaint
Offer directs individuals to contact the Iowa Attorney General's Consumer Protection Division to file complaints. Includes the Hoover State Office Building address in Des Moines and a 1 515 phone number for the line.
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Drowsy Driving Tied to Fatal Crashes in Study
Washington report cites Henry Ford Hospital researchers linking sleep loss to accidents. Experts say 30 percent of fatal crashes involve drowsy drivers and that over 1 in 20 Americans have caused an accident by nodding off.
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Gazette still delivered despite snowstorm praises carrier staff
Don Michel, the newspaper director, credited carriers, drivers and haulers for delivering most editions despite heavy snowfall. He noted the main issues were in outlying towns and rural routes where some county roads remained closed, but drivers continued service where possible.
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Gazette publishes correction on United Way campaign report
The Gazette corrects an erroneous identification of Cedarapids Inc in a United Way campaign story from Wednesday. The newspaper will respond to complaints about news accuracy and publish corrections as needed. Readers may call 398-8313.
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Gazette Promotes Soybean Ink and Recycling Program
The Gazette highlights its use of soybean ink and recycled newsprint. It invites readers to recycle newspapers at City Carton at 4250 Sixth St SW or at nearby recycling locations.
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