Safe winter driving tips from Cedar Rapids police chief
Cedar Rapids Police Chief Gareth Clift debunks myths about using concrete blocks or lower tire pressures to gain traction on ice and snow. National Safety Council findings show reduced tire pressure harms stability and increases wear, while proper driving involves slower speeds, longer following distances, smooth acceleration and braking, and careful planning of maneuvers.
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Winter Driving Tips For Snow And Ice Conditions
If you start to skid, ease off the gas and steer into the slide. Do not brake or accelerate until the vehicle straightens. Use tires with good tread and proper inflation. Snow tires help on loose snow but not ice. Studded snow tires improve traction on glare ice. Tire chains provide the strongest traction for severe snow and ice.
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Iowa
Time running out for watchmakers board
DES MOINES UP I the future looks bleak for the Iowa Board of Examiners in Watchmaking now sharing space with a clothes drier in Polly Davis basement. The tiny agency licenses 521 watchmakers in Iowa and operates from Mrs Davis home to save money. She says the group faces year to year survival with legislators doubting its necessity and considering combining with another agency. The craft is seen as a dying profession as higher paying work attracts people elsewhere.
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Marion YMCA hosts disco dance for Linn-Mar Vernon students
A disco dance will be held December 29 from 8 to 11 p.m. at the Marion YMCA for Linn-Mar and Vernon Junior High School students. Admission charged. The Marion branch also hosts Christmas parties for preschoolers and older children with cartoons treats Santa Claus and a movie. Daytime and evening YMCA activity schedule listed.
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Holiday schedule announced for garbage routes
Public Services Department said garbage pickup next week will follow the holiday schedule. Collection runs Tuesday through Saturday with large item pickup on January 6. Contact 377-6367 to arrange pickup of items too large for regular collection.
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Christmas Eve Candlelight Service at Ascension Lutheran
A candlelight service is set at Ascension Lutheran Church at 5 30 p m with a media sermon titled A donkey asks Is it practical The Rev Norris Wogen longtime Cedar Rapids resident will speak at the Christmas worship service at 10 30 a m First National and Farmers State Banks will be closed Monday December 26 in observance of Christmas Merry Christmas Adv
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Cedar Rapids
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Penang raid seizes illegal Chinese porcelain shipments
Malaysian Customs officers raided 28 shops in Penang and seized porcelain illegally imported from China via Hong Kong. The operation targeted improper clearance and smuggling along with other customs violations, reflecting heightened enforcement in the northwest city.
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Bill Weber Makes White Clothes Workers of America Best Dressed List
Marion reports at the White Clothes Workers of America annual meeting Bill Weber is named among best dressed. He is described in a white nop le at slacks and shirt with white apron and accessories. Visit Mr Bill's Gourmet Dining at 720 10th St for sparkling white offerings.
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Holiday Olympics at Marion YMCA for Youth
Marion branch YMCA sponsors a Holiday Olympics for third to ninth graders next Wednesday and Thursday from 9 to 11 30 a m. Events include basketball shooting darts ping pong swimming weight lifting and an obstacle course with three divisions. Entries $1 for members $3 for non members sign up at the Marion Y before Wednesday.
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