Coldest Jan 31 on record sparks deadly fires across Iowa
A grandmother and two granddaughters died in a Keokuk house fire as eastern Iowa faced record cold in 1996 with minus 21 and a blizzard. The Gazette recalls extreme lows, snow drifts, and hardships from Cedar Rapids to Des Moines, including vandals, downed cars, and coping stories.
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Iowa Universities Face Alcohol Arrest Statistics Debate
A Gazette analysis notes Iowa colleges report alcohol arrest rates lower than Indiana and Wisconsin benchmarks. In 2001 UW Madison and Indiana ranked second and fifth nationally for alcohol arrests, while UI data was incomplete. Critics urge clearer parent and student disclosures about arrest risks.
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Hazelle Schmuecker: Cedar Rapids driver swimmer and mower enthusiast
Hazelle Schmuecker drives across Cedar Rapids and along Clear Creek Amana to swim. At 96 she reflects on aging and friends lost while celebrating a large family and Valentine wishes. Born Nemaha Iowa she later farmed north of West Amana and moved to Amana in 1994.
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