Clark and Van Nostrand push energy price de-control
U S Sen Dick Clark and Iowa energy spokesman Maurice Van Nostrand urged gradual and immediate de-control of energy prices respectively. They argued deregulation would boost production while critics warn of economic hardship in a crisis. Rep Charles Grassley supported market freedom and higher prices to spur exploration.
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Waterloo
U.S
Dick Clark
Iown
Maurice van Nostrand
Iowa
United States
van Nostrand
Oklahoma
Mexico
Clark
Kwwl-Tv
Charles Grassley
R-Iowa
Outage Hits Cedar Rapids Area Power Lines
Iowa Electric Light and Power reports an undetermined number of customers east of Cedar Rapids along Highway 30 and in Clarence Lowden Stanwood and Cedar County lost power for up to two hours and nine minutes after a cross arm on a pole broke loose and struck a 34 500 volt line. Service was restored by 1 16 p.m.
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Iowa Electric Light and Power Co
Cedar Rapids
Clarence
Lowden
Stanwood
Cedar County
Giraffes Share Care in Herd Nurturing System
In a National Geographic Magazine report, adult female giraffes in a herd take turns babysitting the calves, showing cooperative parenting as the group lives together and supports the young.
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Washington
UPI
National Geographic Magazine
Medicare and Title 19 cause pharmacy cash losses
Pharmacy owners in Marion and Cedar Rapids report ongoing billing problems between Medicare and Title 19. They describe delayed payments, partial reimbursements, and many claims requiring multiple submissions, resulting in thousands lost and frustration with the bureaucratic system.
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Ray Shelden
Edison Pharmacy Inc
Marion
Sheldon
State of Iowa and
Social Services
Lois Emanuel
Sorg’s
State Council of Social Services
Cedar Rapids
Rock Island, Il
Farmers demand parity in Iowa Capitol protest
About 150 farmers, 12 tractors and twice as many pickup trucks gathered at the Des Moines Capitol Saturday amid snow and extreme cold to demand higher farm prices or a strike. Organizers said turnout was smaller than expected, but speakers urged action and parity to cover production costs.
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State Capitol
Des Moines
American Agriculture
Iowa
Capitol Building
Statehouse
Jerald Boyle
Dexter
Boyle
St. Charles
Nick Bek
American Agriculture Farm Strike Movement
Christmas Dinner Change at Ambroz Senior Center
Cedar Rapids briefs note the Christmas dinner at Ambroz Senior Center has moved to Friday. It will be catered with reservations, no potluck that day. The item includes local ads and notices for events, sales, and services across Cedar Rapids and nearby areas.
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Ambroz Senior Center
Mahler 8th at Hancher Stirred Iowa City Audience
The University of Iowa Symphony Orchestra University Choirs and Iowa City Boys Choir performed Mahler Symphony No. 8 in E flat major at Hancher Friday night. James Dixon directed a large cast including soloists Martha Sheil Cheryl Hinman Susan Madson Carolyn James Suzanne Summerville Robert Eckert John Van Dura Albert Gammon and a TV crew. The double choir and organ colored the performance while the German second half heightened drama. A second show followed Saturday night in Hancher.
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Hancher
Iowa City
University of Iowa Symphony Orchestra
Martha Sheil
Cheryl Hinman
Susan Madson
Carolyne James
Suzanne Summerville
Robert Eckert
John van Dura
Albert Gammon
Clapp Recital Hall
del Disselhorstt
Dixon
Mahler
Walding
Iowa City Boys Choir
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Panama Canal
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Marineland
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Larry Parrish
Kansas City Chiefs
Roosevelt Royale
Shell Motor Oil
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Jack Shepherd
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Marion Beverage Store
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VFW
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Ellis Blvd
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Shiloh
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Me Too
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