Year in review missteps and corrected claims by Mike Deupree
The Gazette columnist lists errors from 1996, including entitlements debate misfires, critique of Iowa coaches, Brock Clinton book reception, and a few missives of omission. He notes reader letters about others’ columns, details on local parking changes, and personal misstatements while urging readers to reflect on their own mistakes.
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Gazette observes New Year with reduced holiday hours
The Gazette, Cedar Rapids and Iowa City offices set shorter hours on Wednesday for New Year’s Day. Newsroom opens at 4 p.m., obituaries due by 7:30 p.m., circulation offices answer calls until 11 a.m. and 9 a.m. respectively, advertising offices closed until 8 a.m. Thursday.
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Las Vegas to Demolish Hacienda Hotel in Mega New Year Bash
In Las Vegas a televised implosion of the 11 story Hacienda Hotel signals a four mile Strip celebration. The Hacienda will be demolished to make way for Circus Circus Enterprises mega resort as Sinbad and musical acts perform and crowds flood the Strip.
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The Gazette Promotes Soybean Ink and Recycling
The Gazette promotes future farming by using soybean ink and recycled newsprint. Readers are invited to recycle newspapers at City Carton or the Cedar Rapids location, with Cedar P.O. Box 511 in Cedar Rapids and subscription contacts provided.
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Corrections to Iowa Gazette Trivia Errors
Gazette corrects errors from a Sunday weather brief and trivia questions. Corrected items include visibility and ceiling figures for foggy takeoffs and landings, and 1922 date for the first woman elected to statewide partisan office. Also fixes questions on Iowa capitol buildings and a contact number for The History Center.
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