14 Dec 1980
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1980
Page
1
The Cedar Rapids Recreation Commission outlines a winter program schedule with events for all ages. The Gazette notes mayoral and state council tensions over Cedar River construction, secular observances in schools, and shifting holiday commerce.
The Iowa Hawkeyes defeated Drake University 90 to 68 in Des Moines on Saturday night. The game highlights include a strong team effort and scoring by key Hawkeyes players.
Iowa faces a 140 million dollar annual highway shortfall over the next decade with only 50 miles of primary roads replaced in 1981 and under 10 miles yearly by 1986. The plan cites reduced state and federal revenues, inflation, and energy concerns as drivers of a 30 percent spend cut from the prior five year plan.
The Iowa Department of Transportation outlines a five year plan keeping funding for Linn County roads. Major focus is paving and bridge work on Interstate 380 from north of Seventh Street NE to various surrounding segments in Hiawatha Center Point Toddville and Marion. The schedule spans 1981 through 1985 with multi million costs and hundreds of thousands in miscellaneous expenses.
The Senate postponed a decision on a proposed ten thousand dollar yearly pay raise for senators and House members, planning to revisit Monday. The House sent a lean spending bill to block raises, while negotiators may meet today for a quick compromise. Editorial note mentions a group of Republican congressmen singing Christmas carols during recess.
Survivors of near fatal events report diminished fear of death and greater appreciation for living. A University of Iowa study led by Dr. Russell Noyes Jr. analyzes over 200 cases, noting slowed time, detachment, calm, and vivid recollections during life threatening moments. The article cites Eastern Iowa participants and previews further details on page 5A.
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