Gasohol law sputters as federal fleet lags in adoption
GAO report shows gasohol accounts for 1.6 percent of federal bulk fuel purchases, up slightly from 1 percent since 1991. Public use remains higher at 7.1 percent. Critics call the program a dismal record while supporters cite higher octane and tax incentives.
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Birth of first child miracle for single Cedar Rapids mom
Chris Nanktgenboren welcomed her first child Spencer at St. Luke's Hospital in Cedar Rapids. Born at 2:29 a.m. on Christmas Day, Spencer is 21 inches, 8 pounds 8 ounces and healthy. The 24 year old mother, a Kirkwood student, beat medical odds after years of anorexia bulimia and infertility claims. She treasures the holiday moment and looks forward to parenting and balance.
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Spencer
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Naaktgenboren
Cedar Rapids
Nanktgenboren
St. Luke’s Hospital
Joyce Nanktgenboren
Prediction: Psychics will miss again in 1995
A Buffalo AP report recalls Skeptical Inquirer notes that 1994 predictions by tabloids mostly failed. Barry Karr and George Emery critique the year’s forecasts, noting notable misses from Madonna and Boy George to Lisa Marie Presley and Michael Jackson, plus other unlikely prophecies.
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Michael Jackson
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O.J. Simpson
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Congress
Republican Party
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Man's report prompts Cedar Rapids bomb scare at county jail
A good Samaritan reported items found near Linn County Jail leading deputies to seal parts of downtown Cedar Rapids. The items, later identified as a spent rocket and a candy holder, posed no danger. No injuries, the man was released, and no local address given.
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Linn County Sheriff's Department
Cedar Rapids
Metro
Third Avenue
First Street West
First Street East
Amy Hall
Mechanicsville
Hinkley Avenue
Roosevelt Middle School
Iowa offers electronic filing for state tax on fast track
Iowa introduces e filing for state income tax returns linking to federal fast track. Electronic filers may receive refunds by direct deposit, shortening processing to about three weeks. The service starts January 13 and aims to expand participation to about 50 000 filers in the first year. More than 120 000 used the program previously for other taxes.
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Carol Stratemeyer
State Department of Revenue and Finance
Stratemeyer
Hawkeyes Meet Duke in Rainbow Classic Showdown
The Hawkeyes face the Duke Blue Devils, who have bested Iowa four times since 1991, in a Rainbow Classic game in Hawaii on Tuesday night. Details on page 1D.
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Duke Blue Devils
U of I
Hawaii
Attorney General Bonnie Campbell to Leave State Office
Attorney General Bonnie Campbell resigns this week after four years in office. She says her tenure made a difference and notes the impact of her work on state government. Details appear on page 1B.
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Bonnie Campbell
Sleigh Traditions Preserve Amanas Seasonal Magic
Harold and Neal Schaerer keep horse drawn sleighs alive in the Amanas while Brian Kent of Hawkeye credits prayer and Jesus Christ with shrinking a brain tumor. Page 1B and page 5B reference details.
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Neal Schaerer
Brian
Teri Kent
Hawkeye
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