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Cedar Rapids Gazette in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

25 Dec 1973

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Cedar Rapids Gazette

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Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

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Dec 25, 1973

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Stone City Geology and the Rise and Fall of a Town

Stone City near Anamosa Iowa reveals a storied geology and cementing history. John Aloysius Green built a quarry empire with hydraulic power and blasting but overreach and misdirected blast caused ruin. Grant Wood later used the Green mansion for a 1930s art colony while the area preserved geological and cultural wealth.

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Iowa City Iowa Grant Wood Stone City Wapsipinicon River Anamosa University of Town Brian Glenister Glenister Cornell Col John Aloysius Green America Green Cedar Rapids Struc J. A. Green Nissen Nissens Wood Water Tower
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Winter Driving Tips From Iowa Patrol Sergeant

Des Moines report cites Sgt Wayne Hampton stressing that driving too fast for conditions causes most winter crashes. He urges defensive driving, anticipation of unexpected events, and maintaining distance. Tips include clearing all visibility surfaces, using deep tread tires, snow tires in ice, pumping brakes, and braking before curves.

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Wayne Hampton Iowa Highway Patrol Des Moines
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Upper Iowa River group selects 1974 officers

Decorah based Upper Iowa River Preservation Assn. announces 1974 officers with Dale Reiser of Dorchester as president, Victor Burns and Bill Sexton of Decorah as vice presidents, Mark Sutton of Decorah as treasurer, and Mrs. George Smith of Decorah as secretary.

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